Will Zion's return save the Pelicans' season?
The Pelicans built their roster around Zion Williamson, but he hasn't played a game this season. Will his return to the lineup fix New Orleans' problems?
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
6-17, 4th in Southwest
- 10/11L 127-96
- 10/20L 117-97
- 10/22L 128-112
- 10/23L 96-89
- 10/25W 107-98
- 10/27L 102-99
- 10/29L 113-109
- 10/30L 123-117
- 11/2L 112-100
- 11/3L 112-99
- 11/5L 126-85
- 11/8L 108-92
- 11/10L 108-100
- 11/12L 120-112
- 11/13W 112-101
- 11/15L 105-100
- 11/17L 113-98
- 11/19W 94-81
- 11/20L 111-94
- 11/22L 110-96
- 11/24W 127-102
- 11/26W 98-97
- 11/27L 127-105
- 11/29W 123-104
- 12/1h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Pels led by 'Dirk' Valanciunas' 7 first-half 3s in win
Jonas Valanciunas hit his first seven 3s Monday night -- all in the first half -- and scored a career-high 39 points in helping the Pelicans beat the Clippers. He also added 15 rebounds. Said coach Willie Green: "Guys were calling him Dirk Valanciunas."
Valanciunas scores career-high 39, Pelicans top Clips again
— Jonas Valančiūnas scored 29 of his career-high 39 points in a spectacular first half, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time this month, 123-104 on Monday night.
Valanciunas catches fire, going 7-for-7 from downtown in the first half (1:11)
NBA Power Rankings: Can anyone catch the Suns and Warriors?
The Suns are riding a 16-game winning streak into back-to-back matchups against the league-best Warriors. Who takes the top spot?
Donovan Mitchell leads Jazz past Pelicans, 127-105
— Donovan Mitchell had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to help the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 127-105 on Saturday night.
Graham's 3-pointer lifts Pelicans to 98-97 win over Jazz
— Devonte’ Graham made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 98-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Devonte' Graham drains deep go-ahead 3-pointer for New Orleans (0:30)
Zion FAQ: When will the injured Williamson make his season debut?
The Pelicans have been without the injury-plagued star all season because of a fractured right foot. Here's everything we know and don't know about the situation.
Zion OK'd for full practice; still no return timeline
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who is recovering from a fractured right foot, has been cleared for full team activities, but the team has yet to determine when he'll return to game action.
Ingram, Valanciunas pace Pelicans past Wizards, 127-102
— Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans looked determined to redeem themselves after a listless, sloppy performance earlier this week marked the nadir of an already dismal start to the season.
Hart banks in buzzer-beater from half court to end third quarter (0:27)
Towns' 28 points paces Timberwolves past Pelicans, 110-96
— Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four with a 110-96 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
NBA Power Rankings: Can the surging Suns catch the Warriors?
CP3 and Phoenix have won 12 straight games, but can they knock off Steph, Draymond and Golden State?
Pacers respond to coach's challenge in blowout of Pelicans
— Domantas Sabonis had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers' starters bounced back from being benched a night earlier to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-94 on Saturday night.
Valanciunas, Hart, Ingram lead Pelicans past Clippers, 94-81
— Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 13 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 20-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-81 on Friday night.
Alexander-Walker switches hands mid-air for layup (0:18)
Pelicans' Louzada suspended 25 games by NBA
The NBA has suspended New Orleans Pelicans guard Didi Louzada 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA's anti-drug program.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
ESPN Sources: NBA has suspended Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada for 25 games without pay for violating the NBA/NBPA's Anti-Drug program. Louzada tested positive for Drostanolone and Testosterone.
Butler has triple-double in return, Heat top Pelicans 113-98
— Jimmy Butler had a triple-double in his return from a sprained right ankle, finishing with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Miami Heat’s 113-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Herro accidentally hits 3-pointer on a half-court lob (0:31)
Panic! In the NBA? Where the Bucks, Celtics and more underperforming teams check in
The Bucks are dealing with injuries as they fight to get back in the hunt. The Hawks are struggling on defense. The Pelicans are waiting for Zion Williamson. Which teams will and won't turn their seasons around?
Zion cleared for contact, will start 1-on-1 drills
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who has missed every game this season, has been cleared for contact and will begin with 1-on-1 workouts.
Wizards edge Pelicans for tenth win of the season (1:57)
Wizards stay hot, erase 19-point deficit to beat Pelicans
— Moments after being serenaded with chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” at the free throw line, fan favorite Montrezl Harrell drew a foul on the other end of the court and pounded his chest as the home crowd roared in approval.
2021-22 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 10 | 9 | .526 | - | L2 |
| Memphis | 11 | 10 | .524 | - | W2 |
| San Antonio | 6 | 13 | .316 | 4 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 17 | .261 | 6 | W1 |
| Houston | 4 | 16 | .200 | 6.5 | W3 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game102.827th
Rebounds Per Game46.012th
Assists Per Game23.911th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| 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 |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 6 | 17 | .261 |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 41 | .431 |
| 2019-20 | 30 | 42 | .417 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |