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Sports columnist for The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate. We'll talk Saints, Pelicans and all the other hot topics in the 504 and beyond. Mississippi made, Louisiana paid. #39194ever

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Dejounte Murray (return to competition conditioning) won't play Thursday against the Kings on the front end of the back-to-back.

Trey Murphy (neck spasm) and Zion Williamson (right ankle sprain) are both listed as QUESTIONABLE.

04.03.2026 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pelicans, despite rare game playing at full strength, collapse late in loss to Lakers The New Orleans Pelicans had all of their players healthy for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. But they were unable to hold on to a fourth quarter lead and fell 110-101.

#Pelicans, despite rare game playing at full strength, collapse late in loss to Lakers

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04.03.2026 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Since #PelicansΒ  had that 8 point lead, they’ve been outscored 19-4.

04.03.2026 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PelicansΒ  starters tonight vs. Lakers
Dejounte Murray
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Saddiq Bey

04.03.2026 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I’m looking forward to the reactions on the starting five.

04.03.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure the last time I've tweeted this, but #PelicansΒ  will be at full strength tonight.

04.03.2026 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zion Williamson, like he said on his ESPN interview yesterday, is playing tonight.

04.03.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

James Borrego on if Zion will play tonight vs. Lakers.
β€œWe’re trending that way. We’ll see how it goes.”

04.03.2026 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pelicans' rookie Jeremiah Fears continues to evolve as game slows down New Orleans Pelicans' rookie guard Jeremiah Fears is coming off two of the best games of his rookie season.

#Pelicans' rookie Jeremiah Fears continues to evolve as game slows down

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03.03.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zion Williamson (right ankle sprain) is Questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Lakers

03.03.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PelicansΒ  starters tonight vs. Clippers
Dejounte Murray
Herb Jones
Trey Murphy
Saddiq Bey
DeAndre Jordan

02.03.2026 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zion Williamson has been ruled OUT for tonight.

02.03.2026 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

James Borrego on Zion's status for tonight. "He is getting worked on right now. We'll have an update soon."

02.03.2026 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray are both available for tonight's game against the Clippers.

Zion Williamson is QUESTIONABLE, which is good news.

01.03.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

With the Spurs' losing to the Knicks today, the #PelicansΒ  and Hornets now have the NBA's longest active winning streaks. (4 games)

01.03.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jeremiah Fears' double double leads way as Pelicans continue dominance over Jazz Jeremiah Fears finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds in New Orleans' Pelicans 115-105 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Jeremiah Fears' double double leads way as #Pelicans continue dominance over Jazz

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01.03.2026 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PelicansΒ  defeat Jazz 115-105.
Pels have won four straight games.
Bey with 24 points.
Herb Jones: 17 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists
Fears: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists

01.03.2026 05:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PelicansΒ  have tied a season-high with 11 blocked shots tonight.

Ten of those have come from non-starters.

Missi 3
Matkovic 2
Poole 2
Fears 2
Queen 1
Jones 1

01.03.2026 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For second time in two games, Pelicans led by as many as 27 points against the Jazz.

And just like Thursday night, the Jazz have rallied late to give themselves a chance.

89-79 with 9:48 remaining.

01.03.2026 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jeremiah Fears with his second double double.
He's up to 11 points and 10 rebounds.

01.03.2026 04:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zion Williamson, who rolled his right ankle in first half, will not return tonight.

This was his 35th straight game.

01.03.2026 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Saddiq Bey 8, Utah Jazz 0

8:40 left in first quarter

01.03.2026 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#PelicansΒ  starters tonight vs. Jazz

Herb Jones
Bryce McGowens
Zion Williamson
Saddiq Bey
DeAndre Jordan

01.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Former #Saints safety Vonn Bell is joining Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado

28.02.2026 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yves Missi is AVAILABLE tonight

28.02.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Dejounte Murray (return to competition reconditioning) listed as OUT for tonight’s game against Jazz since its front end of a back-to-back.

#PelicansΒ  play Clippers Sunday.

Trey Murphy III (right shoulder contusion) also listed as OUT.

Yves Missi (left calf strain) listed as QUESTIONABLE

28.02.2026 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rod Walker: Pelicans' interim coach James Borrego doesn't shy away from bold decisions James Borrego doesn’t mind thinking outside the box, no matter how far outside the box his thoughts may take him.

#Pelicans interim coach James Borrego doesn't shy away from bold decisions when it comes to tweaking lineups

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27.02.2026 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saddiq Bey pours in season-high 42 points as Pelicans top Jazz for third win in a row Saddiq Bey scored 42 points to lead the Pelicans to a 129-118 road win over the Utah Jazz.

Saddiq Bey pours in season-high 42 points as #Pelicans top Jazz for third win in a row

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27.02.2026 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The 42 points by Saddiq Bey tonight vs. Jazz is second most he's scored in his career.

His career-high was the 51 against Orlando when he was with the Pistons.

27.02.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can make a strong argument that Saddiq Bey has been the #PelicansΒ  MVP this season.

27.02.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0