Are the Lakers locks for the No. 1 seed? Are the Clippers headed for the play-in? Our NBA Summer Forecast continues with win-loss projections for every West team.
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
Led by Jrue and Lauren Holiday, a group of former Pelicans players have committed to sending four truckloads of supplies to Southeast Louisiana to support people affected by Hurricane Ida last month.
What's the best way to maximize Zion Williamson? Should players shoot more above-the-break threes after offensive rebounds? Kevin Pelton digs into the answers in this edition of his NBA mailbag.
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
Body camera video showed a Los Angeles police officer press a knee to the neck of Jaxson Hayes' neck as he gasped "I can't breathe." The knee was removed after a few seconds, but the Pelicans center was then tased.
With training camp a month away, our experts break down the biggest remaining unknowns heading into the upcoming season.
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Restricted free-agent guard Josh Hart is closing in on a three-year, $38 million deal to stay with the Pelicans, his agents told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sign-and-trade deals between the Bulls and Pelicans for Lonzo Ball, and between the Heat and Raptors for Kyle Lowry, are under NBA investigation, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
Mike D'Antoni, who recently stepped down as an assistant coach with Brooklyn, will join New Orleans as a consultant to new coach Willie Green.
Devonte' Graham's new deal with the New Orleans Pelicans is worth $47 million over four years.
The Pelicans filled a need at guard after trading away Lonzo Ball. What type of impact can Devonte' Graham make in New Orleans?
The Bulls and Pelicans have agreed on a sign-and-trade for Lonzo Ball. Where does the move put Chicago in the East playoff chase?
The Bulls are acquiring Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade agreement with the Pelicans, his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN. They also agreed to a four-year, $37 million deal with Alex Caruso.
Pelicans' center Jaxson Hayes resisted officers and had to be subdued by two Taser shots, according to a news release issued Thursday by the Los Angeles Police Department.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 42 | 30 | .583 | - | L1 |
| Memphis | 38 | 34 | .528 | 4 | L1 |
| San Antonio | 33 | 39 | .458 | 9 | L4 |
| New Orleans | 31 | 41 | .431 | 11 | L4 |
| Houston | 17 | 55 | .236 | 25 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(10) | Ziaire Williams | SG | Stanford |
| 2(5) | Herbert Jones | SF | Alabama |
| 2(10) | Jared Butler | PG | Baylor |
| 2(13) | Greg Brown | PF | Texas |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 42 | .417 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
