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  • • Lights go out at Smoothie King Center right as Stephen Curry attempts 3-pointer
    New Orleans stadiums have struggled with lights in the past...2021
  • Curry cools after lights fail as Pels take advantage
    • Curry cools after lights fail as Pels take advantage
    The Pelicans finally found a way to slow down Warriors star guard Stephen Curry -- all they needed was a lighting failure inside Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night....2021
  • • Sixers star Joel Embiid dealing with potential injury setback after awkward fall
    The Philadelphia 76ers experienced a double whammy on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aside from absorbing a disappointing 101-94 defeat at Smoothie King Center, the Sixers might also lose Joel Embiid to injury once more. Shortly after the match, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers revealed that his superstar center might have re-aggravated his […] The post Sixers star Joel Embiid de...2021
  • Lakers at Pelicans, Three Things to Know: March 23, 2021
    • Lakers at Pelicans, Three Things to Know: March 23, 2021
    Lakers at Pelicans, Three Things to Know: March 23, 2021 4:30 PM PT SMOOTHIE KING CENTER New Orleans...2021
  • • VIDEO: Damian Lillard’s game-winning and-1 spoils Zion Williamson’s career night
    Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans knew whose time it was in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, but still, they couldn’t stop what was inevitable.  Damian Lillard took over in the final canto, spoiling Williamson’s career-night in the Blazers’ 126-124 road win at Smoothie King Center. The Pels knew […] The post VIDEO: Damian Lillar...2021
  • • Bradley Beal sets embarrassing NBA record with 47-point night
    It was the same story on a different day for Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards. The NBA’s leading scorer put up a game-high 47 points against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, only to find himself on the losing end of a 124-106 blowout. It was the Wizards’ third straight defeat as […] The post Bradley Beal sets embarrassing NBA record with 47-point night app...2021
  • Spurs-Pelicans off; neither has required 8 players
    • Spurs-Pelicans off; neither has required 8 players
    Monday night's game between the Spurs and Pelicans has been postponed amid ongoing contact tracing, the league announced less than two hours before tipoff at Smoothie King Center....2021
  • • VIDEO: Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball exchange buckets in Hornets-Pelicans game
    The Ball brothers’ first NBA head-to-head match is off to a fine start after Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball traded buckets at the beginning of the Charlotte Hornets versus New Orleans Pelicans game on Friday at the Smoothie King Center. The two siblings went right at each other from the get-go, as LaMelo got the […] The post VIDEO: Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball exchange buckets in Hornets-Pelica...2021
  • • VIDEO: Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball drills stepback 3-pointer over brother Lonzo
    Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball will certainly have some fun at the expense of his older brother, Lonzo Ball, after draining a step-back 3-pointer over his face on Friday. In the closing seconds of the third period of the tightly contested match between the New Orleans Pelicans and Hornets at the Smoothie King Center, LaMelo […] The post VIDEO: Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball drills stepback...2021
  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Avalanche ownership needs to do the right thing for their employees Last week, the NHL and NBA — along with nearly every other sports league in north America — suspended their seasons in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result, the sports world is at an unprecedented standstill. Thanks to a couple of positive tests by NBA players, the l...2020

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  • • Sixers star Joel Embiid dealing with potential injury setback after awkward fall
    The Philadelphia 76ers experienced a double whammy on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aside from absorbing a disappointing 101-94 defeat at Smoothie King Center, the Sixers might also lose Joel Embiid to injury once more. Shortly after the match, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers revealed that his superstar center might have re-aggravated his […] The post Sixers star Joel Embiid de...2021
  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Avalanche ownership needs to do the right thing for their employees Last week, the NHL and NBA — along with nearly every other sports league in north America — suspended their seasons in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result, the sports world is at an unprecedented standstill. Thanks to a couple of positive tests by NBA players, the l...2020
  • • Zion Williamson covering salaries of entire Pelicans' arena staff
    Several NBA players are making a contribution toward arena staff while the NBA is suspended due to the coronavirus, but Zion Williamson is going above and beyond. The New Orleans Pelicans center said Friday he will be covering the salaries of all workers at Smoothie King Center for the next 30 days. Williamson isn’t the first to do this, but it’s a hugely magnanimous gesture. While he was the firs...2020
  • • Watch: Zion Williamson with filthiest block of the season
    New Orleans Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson just continues to make ridiculous play after ridiculous play. Since he returned from a knee injury, it’s been primarily on the offensive end of the court. Just don’t tell that to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Abdel Nader, who was on the receiving end of one of the most disrespectful plays of the season. Check out Williamson swat a Nader lay-up attem...2020
  • • Pelicans star rookie Zion WIlliamson expected to make NBA debut Jan. 22
    Zion Williamson is set to make his NBA debut on Jan. 22. New Orleans Pelicans vice president David Griffin announced the much-anticipated news on Wednesday. Williamson, who has missed more than 40 games recovering from knee surgery, is expected to play against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center next Wednesday in New Orleans. The No. 1 overall pick started to show tremendous signs of...2020
  • • 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
  • • Pelicans-Pacers game delayed due to leaky roof
    Wednesday’s game between the Pelicans and Pacers was unable to start at its scheduled time do to a malfunction in the arena.The game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans had tipoff pushed back due to water on the floor that was the result of a leak in the roof. As Clifton Brown of The Indianapolis Star points out, safety of the players is of the utmost concern in a situation like this. It goes w...2018
  • • WATCH: Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins both tossed
    It was a testy affair between between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Monday night. Both Kevin Durant and Draymond Green of the Warriors picked up technicals in the first half with DeMarcus Cousins picking up one of his own in the third quarter.Then, with Golden State having opened up a double-digit lead later in the fourth quarter after trailing b...2017
  • • Omri Casspi out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury
    New Orleans Pelicans forward Omri Casspi has been diagnosed with a right thumb fracture and will be sidelined 4-6 weeks. The injury occurred in the second half of New Orleans’ game against Houston last night at the Smoothie King Center. Casspi, 6-9, 225, was acquired from Sacramento along with DeMarcus Cousins on February 20. In his [...]...2017
  • • Wednesday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry Perfecting 1-2 Punch
    2017

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  • • Miracle milkshake credited for Rajon Rondo’s resurgence?
    Rajon Rondo has been a revelation for the New Orleans Pelicans thus far in the postseason. A recent profile on Rondo from The Ringer suggests a midseason dietary change can be largely credited for the 32-year-old veteran’s second-half turnaround and subsequent standout performance in the playoffs. The secret? A seemingly miracle milkshake developed by Frank Miller, his personal chef, with the assi...2018

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  • • VIDEO: Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball exchange buckets in Hornets-Pelicans game
    The Ball brothers’ first NBA head-to-head match is off to a fine start after Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball traded buckets at the beginning of the Charlotte Hornets versus New Orleans Pelicans game on Friday at the Smoothie King Center. The two siblings went right at each other from the get-go, as LaMelo got the […] The post VIDEO: Lonzo Ball, LaMelo Ball exchange buckets in Hornets-Pelica...2021
  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Avalanche ownership needs to do the right thing for their employees Last week, the NHL and NBA — along with nearly every other sports league in north America — suspended their seasons in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result, the sports world is at an unprecedented standstill. Thanks to a couple of positive tests by NBA players, the l...2020
  • • Watch: Anthony Davis booed in return to New Orleans
    There were plenty of Los Angeles Lakers fans in attendance for Wednesday night’s game against the Pelicans in New Orleans, but that didn’t stop the crowd from booing Anthony Davis. When the Lakers ran onto the court at the Smoothie King Center for warmups, Davis received some boos. He was booed during pregame introductions: And a fan got creative with his Davis jersey. Davis was also booed when he...2019
  • • Gayle Benson vows to remain Pelicans' owner
    Gayle Benson, the widow of long-time Pelicans owner Tom Benson, vowed on Monday that she’ll retain ownership in the franchise, according to a New Orleans Advocate report. Gayle Benson’s commitment to the franchise had been in doubt, particularly after superstar Anthony Davis made his trade demand this winter. She made her intentions clear at an NFL owners meeting. Benson also controls ownership of...2019
  • • 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
  • • Watch: Things turning ugly with Pelicans and Anthony Davis
    New Orleans Pelicans fans seem to be completely over disgruntled big man Anthony Davis. Mere weeks after the trade deadline passed without Davis being traded, he’s still technically a member of the Pelicans. But based on the comments we’ve heard from both Davis and Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, it’s rather obvious no one wants that relationship to still be active. This is now translating to th...2019
  • • Anthony Davis unhappy over Monday’s fourth-quarter benching
    Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans have no choice but to begrudgingly coexist for the balance of the season, but there are bound to be significant bumps in the road ahead of an inevitable blockbuster trade this summer. One of those aforementioned bumps came Monday night, when the Pelicans sat Davis for the entire fourth quarter in a 111-110 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Smoothie King C...2019
  • • Pelicans shootaround presented by HUB International: New Orleans expresses urgency to stay in race
    The head coach described his team's upcoming stretch as pivotal, saying, "This is it. Let's call it like it is – we've got to do well this week." The club's four-time All-Star echoed that sentiment after Tuesday's morning shootaround by adding, "We've got to play (every game) like it's our last." It's safe to say that with only 16 games remaining in the regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans (26...2017
  • • Wednesday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry Perfecting 1-2 Punch
    2017
  • • Golden State Warriors Must Get Defensive and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2016

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  • • Bradley Beal sets embarrassing NBA record with 47-point night
    It was the same story on a different day for Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards. The NBA’s leading scorer put up a game-high 47 points against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, only to find himself on the losing end of a 124-106 blowout. It was the Wizards’ third straight defeat as […] The post Bradley Beal sets embarrassing NBA record with 47-point night app...2021
  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Avalanche ownership needs to do the right thing for their employees Last week, the NHL and NBA — along with nearly every other sports league in north America — suspended their seasons in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result, the sports world is at an unprecedented standstill. Thanks to a couple of positive tests by NBA players, the l...2020
  • • Watch: Zion Williamson with filthiest block of the season
    New Orleans Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson just continues to make ridiculous play after ridiculous play. Since he returned from a knee injury, it’s been primarily on the offensive end of the court. Just don’t tell that to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Abdel Nader, who was on the receiving end of one of the most disrespectful plays of the season. Check out Williamson swat a Nader lay-up attem...2020
  • • Lakers team bus left without head coach Luke Walton on it
    The Lakers have been dealing with chemistry issues during their losing streak, and what happened on Saturday night sure isn’t going to help solve that problem. Not only did the team give up 128 points in a poor defensive effort during Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans, but the Lakers left the arena without their head coach. Luke Walton has been on the hot seat, and his job security is in question ri...2019
  • • Pelicans-Pacers game delayed due to leaky roof
    Wednesday’s game between the Pelicans and Pacers was unable to start at its scheduled time do to a malfunction in the arena.The game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans had tipoff pushed back due to water on the floor that was the result of a leak in the roof. As Clifton Brown of The Indianapolis Star points out, safety of the players is of the utmost concern in a situation like this. It goes w...2018
  • • Nothing Comes Easy During Loss In New Orleans
    NEW ORLEANS -- After Sunday night's victory versus the Suns in Phoenix, Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said point guard Damian Lillard "willed us to the win." The 6-3 point guard in his fifth season out of Weber State tried to do the same thing Tuesday night in New Orleans, though there's only so much one will can do. Lillard finished with 29 points on 8-of-18 shooting, but only one other T...2017
  • • Pelicans shootaround presented by HUB International: New Orleans expresses urgency to stay in race
    The head coach described his team's upcoming stretch as pivotal, saying, "This is it. Let's call it like it is – we've got to do well this week." The club's four-time All-Star echoed that sentiment after Tuesday's morning shootaround by adding, "We've got to play (every game) like it's our last." It's safe to say that with only 16 games remaining in the regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans (26...2017
  • • Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
    2017
  • • Wednesday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry Perfecting 1-2 Punch
    2017
  • • NBA All-Star Game 2017: When and Where to Catch Starting Lineup Announcement
    2017

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  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    2020
  • • WATCH: Comedian sneaks onto court, participates in warmups with Pelicans
    The New Orleans Pelicans had an extra “player” participating in warmups on Sunday night when a fan got in on the action before the team lost 112-103 to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.It turns out the court infiltrator was comedian Tony Roberts, per The Times-Picayune. In New Orleans for injured superstar DeMarcus Cousins’ “Boogie’s Comedy Slam” held Saturday night, Roberts donned Pelicans gear ...2018
  • • Golden State Warriors Must Get Defensive and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Golden State Warriors Must Get Defensive and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Anthony Davis May Not Be a Natural Born Leader, but He's Trying to Act the Part
    2016
  • • Stephen Curry and More Players React to Moving NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte
    2016
  • • Camelo Anthony on-court kid hug costs usher and security guard their jobs
    What was originally a fleeting, feel-good moment quickly became defined as a potential catastrophe for arena operators in New Orleans as an usher and an off-duty police officer were fired for not properly manning their posts near the end of the March 28 game at Smoothie King Center between the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks. “So essentially what happened there is that you get two peo...2016
  • • Carmelo Anthony Comments on Child Hugging Him on Court
    2016
  • • Los Angeles Lakers' Future Coming at Tricky Cost and Thursday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Isaiah Thomas, Brian Scalabrine have fun mid-game exchange
    Isaiah Thomas killed the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, and he wasn’t shy in admitting it. The Boston Celtics point guard was lights out at Smoothie King Center, pouring in a game-high 22 points on 9 of 13 shooting to lead his club to a 111-93 win. One of those nine makes prompted CSN New England color commentator and former Celtic Brian Scalabrine to gush about Thomas’ excellent play. Coin...2015

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  • • Paul George the Superstar Is Back and Friday NBA Takeaways
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  • • Kobe Bryant Says Anthony Davis Could Be One of Greatest Power Forwards Ever
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  • • 2017 NBA All-Star Game: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Location
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  • • Celtics' Brad Stevens to coach East All-Stars
    NEW YORK -- Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and his staff will coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Stevens earns the honor for the first time in his four seasons as an NBA head coach, all with the Celtics....2017
  • • Voodoo Priest Says Pelicans Are 'Jinxed,' Injuries a Result of 'Negative Energy'
    2016
  • • Nothing Comes Easy During Loss In New Orleans
    2017
  • • NBA All-Star Game 2017: LeBron James, Stephen Curry Lead 2nd Voting Results
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  • • Young Fan Runs onto Court Mid-Game to Hug Carmelo Anthony
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  • • San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
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  • • Kevin Durant booed at All-Star introductions in New Orleans
    Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is not a liked man outside of Northern California. For whatever reason, wherever he goes, the former MVP is booed and told just how disliked he is.Preparing to play in the All-Star Game on Sunday, Durant was shown just how the people of New Orleans feel about his presence when he was introduced prior to practice for the Western Conference on Saturday. In ...2017
  • • Kroenke Sports & Entertainment needs to step up and pay Pepsi Center employees
    2020
  • • Stephen Curry and More Players React to Moving NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte
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  • • Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
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  • • John Legend to headline 2017 NBA-All Star halftime show
    After setting the bar impossibly low last year, the NBA improved its headliner for this year’s All-Star halftime show. NBA release: The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that 10-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist John Legend will headline the 66th NBA All-Star Game halftime show on Sunday, Feb. 19 at Smoothie King Center in New […]...2016

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  • • Pels' Davis greeted with mixed reaction in return
    All-Star Anthony Davis, making his return to the Pelicans lineup after nine games, was met with boos and cheers on Friday at Smoothie King Center....2019
  • • Pelicans confident heading into elimination game at Oracle Arena
    The New Orleans Pelicans will face postseason elimination in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena after being throttled on their home court Sunday night, losing by a score of 118-92 to the surging Golden State Warriors.The Pelicans obviously recognize the team faces an incredibly difficult uphill battle being down 3-1 in the series. But Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is trying to convince the...2018
  • • Miracle milkshake credited for Rajon Rondo’s resurgence?
    2018
  • • Juvenile performs at halftime of Trail Blazers-Pelicans game (VIDEO)
    New Orleans hosted its first NBA playoff game in three seasons on Thursday night, and that was reason for one of the area’s most famous rappers to make his presence felt at Smoothie King Center.The Pelicans took a 64-45 lead into the half, which had fans fired up going into the break. The excitement didn’t stop there, either, as rap mogul Juvenile performed on the court during halftime.Check out h...2018
  • • Indiana Pacers at New Orleans Pelicans game rescheduled for March 21
    NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association announced today that the Feb. 7 game between the Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans, which was postponed due to a leak in the roof of the Smoothie King Center, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. CT at Smoothie King Center....2018
  • • Pelicans-Pacers game delayed due to leaky roof
    2018
  • • Nothing Comes Easy During Loss In New Orleans
    2017
  • • Pelicans shootaround presented by HUB International: New Orleans expresses urgency to stay in race
    2017
  • • Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
    2017
  • • Wednesday NBA Roundup: Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry Perfecting 1-2 Punch
    2017

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  • • Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
    2017
  • • Stephen Curry and More Players React to Moving NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte
    2016
  • • 2017 NBA All-Star Game: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Location
    2016
  • • Carmelo Anthony Comments on Child Hugging Him on Court
    2016
  • • Anthony Davis, Pelicans Slowly Finding Their Way and Tuesday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Paul George the Superstar Is Back and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2015
  • • Paul George the Superstar Is Back and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2015
  • • If Available, Tom Thibodeau Would Not Be Right Fit for New Orleans Pelicans
    2015
  • • Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Postgame Grades and Analysis
    2015
  • • James Harden throws down tomahawk jam on Pelicans (Video)
    Houston Rockets superstar James Harden put the New Orleans Pelicans defense to shame, dribbling around one defender and throwing down a tomahawk jam on two others, during Wednesday night's game at the Smoothie King Center.Harden lost Quincy Poindexter on the dribble, then cut to the rim and threw down the slam dunk in between Omer Asik and Anthony Davis. Harden led the Rockets with 25 points and ...2015

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