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Jeff Teague makes grim retirement prediction for Pelicans' Zion Williamson



The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise. The Pelicans are coming off of a disastrous 2024-25 season in which they finished with the second worst record in the Western Conference, thanks in no small part due to injury. While most teams may be able to chalk that up to an unlucky year, the injury concern is perpetually hanging over the Pelicans' heads due to the presence of Zion Williamson on their roster. Williamson has missed more games than he has played so far in his five-year NBA career, and recently, former NBA All-Star point guard Jeff Teague made a grim prediction about Williamson's future.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-or...ue-grim-zion-williamson-retirement-prediction
 
Pelicans Make Contract Decision On Key Player Before Free Agency



The New Orleans Pelicans have had a spotlight on them this offseason. After failing to make the postseason in a year full of injuries, the Pelicans hired a new general manager in Joe Dumars, to help change the franchise around. In his first transaction, he traded away veterans Kelly Olynyk and CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th pick. During the 2025 NBA Draft, the Pelicans walked away with two lottery selections in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, as well as second-round pick Micah Peavy.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...on-key-player-before-free-agency-01jyz3frv2sf
 
NBA Star Jordan Poole Reacts To New Orleans Pelicans $16 Million Addition



Jordan Poole had been with the Washington Wizards for each of the previous two seasons. Last week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Poole is being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday night, Charania also reported that the Pelicans are now signing Kevon Looney. Via Charania: "Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and the Pelicans reached a deal tonight for Kevon Looney, the three-time NBA champion who departs Golden State after 10 years."
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Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fa...w-orleans-pelicans-16-million-addition-looney
 
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