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• Tony Allen trashes ex-Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry: ‘One of the worst coaches in the world’

Tony Allen doesn't miss playing for Alvin Gentry and the Pelicans -- not even a little bit....2024
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• Tony Allen ripped the Pelicans for being the ‘worst organization in the NBA’

Tony Allen’s podcast appearance making fun of his time with the New Orleans Pelicans was pure gold. Tony Allen is one of the greatest perimeter defenders of his generation. Allen had a 14-year career in the NBA that will mostly be remembered for his time as the shutdown perimeter guard on the Grit-N-Grind era Memphis Grizzlies. Allen was never a big scorer, but he was in many ways the heart-and-so...2024
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• Lakers Pursued Jacque Vaughn, Alvin Gentry As Assistant Coaches

Jacque Vaughn and Alvin Gentry reportedly passed up opportunities to join the Los Angeles Lakers as assistant coaches, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Dwane Casey also turned down the role to remain as an advisor with the Pistons. The Lakers hired Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks as assistants on J.J. Redick's staff....2024
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• Brandon Ingram Trade Talks Have 'Intensified'

With Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans unable to find common ground on a contract extension, sources tell Marc Stein that attempts to trade have intensified. Ingram has one season remaining on his contract with the Pelicans. The Pelicans are expected to trade Ingram, sign Trey Murphy III to a contract extension and also improve their options at center this offseason after previously trad...2024
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• Lakers Interested In Adding Ex-Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry As Assistant

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in adding former NBA coach Alvin Gentry as an assistant under new coach JJ Redick, per Brad Turner of the LA Times. Genry is the former head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans and was fired shortly before the team traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers in 2019. Gentry, […] The post Lakers Interested In Adding Ex-Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry As Assistant appear...2024
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• The Kings have the Warriors caught in an existential crisis
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Kings know Warriors’ weaknesses better than anyone. When looking into the rearview mirror, it seems obvious that this was always going to happen. Like all long dynasties, that of the Golden State Warriors has included a braintrust too large to permanently maintain. Eventually, the drain of talent both on the floor and—perhaps more importantly—on the coac...2023
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• The Kings have the Warriors caught in an existential crisis
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• Alvin Gentry defends Zion Williamson’s minutes limit
New Orleans Pelicans fans aren’t happy with the restrictions being placed on Zion Williamson as he eases into NBA action for the first time, but coach Alvin Gentry won’t be changing his mind because of fan protests. Williamson played 21 minutes in Friday night’s game, scoring 15 points and adding six rebounds, but sat on the bench at the end of it as the Pelicans lost to Denver. That prompted “we ...2020
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• Report: Zion Williamson to make NBA debut Thursday
The long-anticipated debut of New Orleans Pelicans rookie No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson won’t have to wait much longer. According to this report, Williamson will make his NBA debut against the Utah Jazz on Thursday after missing the first 40 games of his rookie campaign with the knee injury. Williamson has been taking part in practice in recent days, and looks to be 100 percent recovered from...2020
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• Zion joins 5-on-5 drills; no precise date for return
Zion Williamson participated in 5-on-5 drills with the Pelicans for the first time since his knee surgery on Oct. 21, but coach Alvin Gentry has yet to set a specific date for his return....2020
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• Zion Williamson will not be rushed back by Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are playing things cautiously with Zion Williamson and will not be rushing back the No. 1 draft pick from his knee injury. Shortly after suffering a torn right meniscus, Williamson was given a window of six-to-eight weeks to return from the injury. That was on October 21. Eight weeks later, Williamson is not yet ready to make his NBA debut and, according to Pelicans head c...2019
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• Pelicans HC Alvin Gentry’s job remains safe — for now
The Pelicans aren’t considering a coaching change despite a 6-17 start and the worst loss in franchise history, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. However, he speculates Alvin Gentry could be replaced if things don’t turn around soon. These aren’t the results anyone expected this summer when the Pelicans rebuilt their roster by getting a generous return in the Anthony Davis trade and landed ...2019
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• Zion Williamson To Miss Weeks At Start Of Season

Update #2, 12:18 pm: Pels coach Alvin Gentry believes that Williamson sustained the injury on Oct. 13 against the Spurs, ESPN’s Malika Andrews reports. Update #1, 12:05 pm: Williamson will undergo additional evaluations on his right knee today, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports, and possibly more tomorrow. He reports that the franchise is relieved […] The post Zion Williamson To Mis...2019
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• Anthony Davis to sit out fourth quarter against the Lakers
This charade of Anthony Davis still suiting up for the New Orleans Pelicans has to end pretty much right now. Fresh off sitting in the fourth quarter of the team’s most-recent game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Davis will once again be limited Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. “New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said the plan remains to utilize Davis around 20 to 23 minutes and that...2019
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• Pels' Davis to play limited minutes vs Lakers
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said Anthony Davis will play limited minutes, and likely be held out of the fourth quarter, against the Lakers on Wednesday night, as New Orleans continues to protect itself and limit the risk of injury to Davis....2019
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• Pelicans coach says Anthony Davis will not be benched
Anthony Davis is apparently healthy enough to play after suffering a shoulder injury in the New Orleans Pelicans’ final game before the All-Star Break, and the team has no plans to bench the star big man to protect his trade value. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told reporters on Thursday that Davis will be on the floor against the Indiana Pacers Friday night. He refused to comment on any speculation...2019
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• Best Potential Trade Targets for the Los Angeles Lakers
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• Finding Lamar Odom: Tracking Down the Elusive and Recently Embattled Former Star
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• Vindication at Last? Mike D'Antoni's Fingerprints All over the NBA Finals
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• KG, the Oral History, Part 2: Glory in Boston, Quirky Traits and Returning Home
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"The segment starts with Allen calling former Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry “one of the worst coaches in the world,” and completely goes off the rails from there."

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"When Alvin Gentry left the Bay Area several years ago to coach Anthony Davis’ New Orleans Pelicans, it was tempting to think that might’ve been it."

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"Kings' Alvin Gentry calls out NBA rulebook after loss to Lakers: 'We got punished for a dumbass rule'"

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"Kings coach Alvin Gentry calls out team after latest loss: 'The most disappointed I've been in 34 years'"

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"The Pelicans have dismissed head coach Alvin Gentry after five seasons with the organization, sources told ESPN's Andrew Lopez and Adrian Wojnarowski."

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"Alvin Gentry was critical of the officiating crew's decision to call a shot clock violation against the Pelicans with 2."

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"Anthony Davis To Celtics? Alvin Gentry Wants Outrageous Return For Star"

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"Alvin Gentry heaps the highest of praise — an MJ comparison — on Kawhi Leonard"

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"New Orleans has struggled under coach Alvin Gentry in 2015-16, but Davis did just post a 59-point, 20-rebound performance in Sunday's 111-106 win over the Detroit Pistons."

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"With offensive mastermind Alvin Gentry taking over the Pels, Davis' stock is bound to soar even higher."

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"Kerr's style has flavors of the triangle offense from his days playing for Phil Jackson in Chicago, the pace-and-space attack of mentor Gregg Popovich in San Antonio and the up-tempo schemes assistant coach Alvin Gentry employed during their time together in Phoenix."

• Brandon Ingram Trade Talks Have 'Intensified'
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• Report: Alvin Gentry joined Kings as assistant coach over higher salary with 76ers

Former Kings coach Luke Walton was on the hot seat for years....2021
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• Alvin Gentry offers cheeky response to question about job status
Now that the New Orleans Pelicans have been eliminated from playoff contention, all the focus shifts to head coach Alvin Gentry and his future with the team. Gentry has one year left on his contract with the Pelicans. The veteran tactician, when asked about his job status with the Pelicans, sarcastically said he wouldn’t fire […] The post Alvin Gentry offers cheeky response to question...2020
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• Tyronn Lue, Jason Kidd could replace Pelicans’ Alvin Gentry
If the New Orleans Pelicans part ways with head coach Alvin Gentry, they could go after Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue or Los Angeles Lakers assistant Jason Kidd, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Gentry has one year left on his contract with the Pelicans. “Executive VP David Griffin and Pelicans ownership have a decision […] The post Tyronn Lue, Jason Kidd could replace Pelic...2020
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• Report: Zion Williamson to make NBA debut Thursday
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• Zion Williamson will not be rushed back by Pelicans
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• Alvin Gentry confident in Pelicans' ability to bounce back despite poor start
The Pelicans entered the season without worldly expectations as the team embraces year one of the post-Anthony Davis era. However, not many expected the team to have a record of 6-21 and some of the blame for the poor performance falls on Alvin Gentry. The head coach is confident that he can turn things around and he isn’t worried about the possibility of being let go before he’s given the chance ...2019
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• Pelicans HC Alvin Gentry’s job remains safe — for now
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• Pelicans Exercise Team Option On Coach Alvin Gentry

The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised their team option on head coach Alvin Gentry’s contract, the team announced in a press release. Gentry will now hold his post through the 2020-21 season. Since taking the reins in 2015, Gentry has overseen the franchise through several rebuilding stages, winning .442 percent of games in the process. […] The post Pelicans Exercise Team Option On C...2019
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• Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Anthony Davis got 'bad advice,' trade request led to 'toxic' situation
Davis requested a trade from the Pelicans ahead of the deadline, and played sparingly after not getting dealt...2019
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• Tony Allen ripped the Pelicans for being the ‘worst organization in the NBA’
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• Brandon Ingram Trade Talks Have 'Intensified'
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• The Kings have the Warriors caught in an existential crisis
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• Alvin Gentry reveals biggest reason for Pelicans’ struggles beyond Zion Williamson’s minutes limit
One of the main talking points for the New Orleans Pelicans coming into the restart is the strict minutes restrictions the coaching staff has given on rookie sensation Zion Williamson. However, after another loss on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Alvin Gentry explained another aspect his team must focus on aside from […] The post Alvin Gentry reveals biggest reason for...2020
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• Alvin Gentry defends Zion Williamson’s minutes limit
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• Pelicans HC Alvin Gentry’s job remains safe — for now
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• Alvin Gentry: Don’t Compare Zion Williamson to LeBron James

Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry doesn’t want people comparing Zion Williamson to LeBron James. “We are comparing Zion to Zion,” Gentry told reporters after making the inevitable comparison himself. The 19-year-old rookie made his preseason debut Monday night for New Orleans, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-109 […] The post ...2019
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• Lonzo Ball Confident in New Shooting Motion

Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball spent the summer remodeling his jumpshot, and reports that “it’s getting better each day.” Ball, 21, streamlined his shooting motion and is confident that results will follow suit. New Orleans acquired Lonzo in the Anthony Davis blockbuster swap, and head coach Alvin Gentry says the No. 2 pick in the 2017 […] The post Lonzo Ball Confident in New Sh...2019
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• Pelicans coach says Anthony Davis will not be benched
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• Pelicans head coach shades team amid Anthony Davis drama
The last time the New Orleans Pelicans took to the court, they were shellacked at home by the Orlando Magic. It’s a game that saw disgruntled star center Anthony Davis call his teammates out after the All-Star scored exactly three points on 1-of-9 shooting. To say things are not going swimmingly in the Bayou would be an understatement. It was just late last month that Davis requested a trade from ...2019
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• The Kings have the Warriors caught in an existential crisis
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• Zion: Used quarantine to go 'back to square one'
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Friday he felt like he "was 5 years old again" working out with his stepfather during quarantine. According to coach Alvin Gentry, the rookie "did a lot to improve his game," including making strides in his shooting....2020
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• Pelicans bench star guard Lonzo Ball
Let’s hope his father doesn’t hear about this surprising piece of information. New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry announced that the team has removed Lonzo Ball from the starting lineup and will force him to come off the bench starting Monday night against the Detroit Pistons. Acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers in the Anthony Davis blockbuster this past summer, Ball has struggled shoot...2019
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• Report: Pelicans Gather Momentum In Pursuit Of Ex-Suns Center Greg Monroe

As several teams continue to chase ex-Sun Greg Monroe, it seems one has emerged as a frontrunner to land the veteran center. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pelicans have “gathered significant momentum” in their pursuit of Monroe, who could immediately replace the injured DeMarcus Cousins in the starting lineup: New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry […] The post Report...2018
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• Pelicans favorites to land Greg Monroe
Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns and Greg Monroe would agree on a buyout. And soon, he will be an unrestricted free agent.But that’s not going to last long if recent reports are true. And per Adrian Wojnarowski, the New Orleans Pelicans are the favorites.“The New Orleans Pelicans have gathered significant momentum in pursuit of impending free-agent center Greg Monroe, league sources told ESPN.“New Orle...2018
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• Warriors Learn Nothing Comes Easy After 'Slap in the Face' to Start NBA Season
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• Brian Shaw Reportedly to Be Lakers Assistant Coach: Contract Details, Reaction
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• The Ultimate Guide to Beating the Golden State Warriors
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• San Antonio Spurs Fighting the Small-Ball Craze Better Than Anyone
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• Warriors Situation May Be Too Perfect for Luke Walton to Leave It Behind
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Nate Robinson to Pelicans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Seth Curry Taking Advantage of Chance to Step Outside Brother Stephen's Shadow
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• Warriors Associate Head Coach Alvin Gentry Dunks on 2nd Try, Team Explodes
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• Alvin Gentry: Anthony Davis is ‘the Best Player in the NBA, Not Named LeBron James
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• Anthony Davis, Pelicans Agree on New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Alvin Gentry Tells Anthony Davis They'll Be Finals Winners After Warriors Win
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• Golden State Warriors Perfectly Positioned to Take Pole Position in West
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• 5 Teams with the Most Holes to Fill Heading into 2016 NBA Draft
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• The Ultimate Guide to Beating the Golden State Warriors
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Have the Raptors Finally Earned '2nd Best' Label out East?
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• Sacramento Kings Should Wait on Splashy Coach Hiring
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• The Kings have the Warriors caught in an existential crisis
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• RUMOR: Mark Jackson among 3 finalists named for Kings head coaching job
It looks like the Sacramento Kings are progressing nicely in search for their next head coach. After firing head coach Luke Walton earlier in the 2021-22 season and parting ways with interim coach Alvin Gentry after they missed the playoffs once again, the Kings have trimmed down their coaching candidates to just three. Former Golden […] The post RUMOR: Mark Jackson among 3 finalists named f...2022
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• Kings head coach Alvin Gentry blasts 'ridiculous' performance in loss to Grizzlies

Gentry took over as HC after Luke Walton was fired last month. Sacramento has gone 7-10 since the coaching change and now sits 12th in the Western Conference, well outside of the playoff bubble....2021
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• 3 things the Kings need to do to salvage the franchise
The Sacramento Kings fired Luke Walton on Sunday and promoted Alvin Gentry as interim head coach. Gentry became Sacramento’s 12th head coach in 16 seasons and Walton became the latest casualty after starting out 6-11 on the new campaign. Walton actually ended his tenure as the second winningest coach in franchise history, with a 68-93 […] The post 3 things the Kings need to do to salva...2021
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• Pelicans’ David Griffin reveals plan to find the perfect coach for New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans fired their head coach Alvin Gentry last week after he failed to make the playoffs with a relatively easy schedule in the NBA’s bubble. Now that the search has begun, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin has revealed his plan on finding the perfect coach for an incredibly […] The post Pelicans’ David Griffin reveals plan to f...2020
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• Report: Tyronn Lue, Jason Kidd emerge as candidates for Pelicans’ head coach vacancy
The New Orleans Pelicans have officially parted ways with Alvin Gentry after missing the playoffs for the fourth time in his five seasons with the franchise. With Gentry out, the Pelicans are targeting two names to replace him as the head coach. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Los Angeles Lakers assistant Jason Kidd […] The post Report: Tyronn Lue, Jason Kidd emerge as candida...2020
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• Pelicans dismiss Alvin Gentry as head coach
It’s official — the New Orleans Pelicans have officially fired Alvin Gentry as head coach. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN broke the news on Saturday afternoon. New Orleans has dismissed coach Alvin Gentry, sources tell @_andrew_lopez and me. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 15, 2020 The Pelicans missed the playoffs after entering the 2019-20 season with […] The post Pelic...2020
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• Alvin Gentry offers cheeky response to question about job status
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• Zion Williamson will not be rushed back by Pelicans
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• Alvin Gentry confident in Pelicans' ability to bounce back despite poor start
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• Pelicans coach says Anthony Davis will not be benched
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• Anthony Davis on Tuesday's loss: 'Nobody looked interested in playing'
While Anthony Davis is back on the court for the Pelicans after last week’s trade deadline drama, things don’t look quite right in New Orleans. On Tuesday night, the Pelicans were run off their home court by the Magic, suffering a 118-88 loss to a team outside the playoff picture in the East. “We sucked,” Davis said after the game, per Brett Martel of The Associated Press. “Nobody was interested i...2019
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Even in Victory, Warriors Have Questions They Must Answer
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• The Ultimate Guide to Beating the Golden State Warriors
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• Warriors Regain Edge Needed to Make History and Sunday NBA Takeaways
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Warriors' Latest Escape Brings Wins Record Within Reach
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• Report Card Grades for Every NBA Team Entering Final Stretch
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• Nobody Compares to Stephen Curry in the Clutch, at Any Position
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Have the Raptors Finally Earned '2nd Best' Label out East?
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• Best Potential Trade Targets for the Los Angeles Lakers
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