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NBA Trade Idea Sends $64 Million Star to Detroit Pistons



The New Orleans Pelicans have plenty of question marks heading into next season as they try to improve upon their 21-61 record this year. New Orleans finished with the second-worst record in the Western Conference after finishing with the second-best record in franchise history the year before. The Pelicans made roster changes during the season by trading former All-Star Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors. Many expect more changes to come for the team after firing former executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...-million-star-to-detroit-pistons-01jt4a0x0h85
 
Georgia Tech #ProJackets Basketball Report



Jose Alvarado praised his head coach in New Orleans after a tough season .. Analyzing Alvarado's season … Josh Okogie optimistic about Hornets' young core … Chris Bosh reflects on his Redeem Team role … Moses Wright, Michael Devoe, Jordan Usher continue success in Europe … more in this week's #ProJackets Report. New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado spoke highly about how head coach Willie Green dealt with an injury-filled 2024-25 season (21-61 record).
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Source: https://ramblinwreck.com/georgia-tech-projackets-basketball-report-273-050125/
 
New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Giannis To New Orleans, Zion to Milwaukee, And Atlanta Adds Depth



For some teams, the NBA Offseason is here. The NBA landscape is forever changing and there is expected to be more movement this offseason, including two potential game changing players becoming available on the trade market. While not official, it sure seems like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee are heading for a split. The Bucks were beaten in five games by the Indiana Pacers, have no control over their draft picks for the rest of the decade, and are an aging team.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/news/n...milwaukee-and-atlanta-adds-depth-01jt8v6e7svw
 
Former NBA Champion Offers Strong Criticism In Lakers Loss To Timberwolves



The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season end Wednesday night after a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles entered as the third seed in the Western Conference and was widely expected to be contenders for an NBA championship after the midseason acquisition of former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. Instead, the Lakers head into the offseason with an uncertain future concerning superstar LeBron James and question marks on improving a defense that the Timberwolves torched during the series.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...ter-playoff-loss-to-timberwolves-01jt96fxdszv
 
NBA Trade Idea Involves Pelicans Star Zion Williamson In Three-Team Deal



Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team's season ended abruptly after another first-round exit in the NBA playoffs. The Bucks have lost three straight playoff series in the opening round since 2022. Now, rumors are circulating that the former NBA Finals MVP could ask for a change of scenery this offseason. Antetokounmpo expressed his desire to win earlier this season when speaking with reporters about his future in the NBA.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...on-williamson-in-three-team-deal-01jtbnaxz126
 
Former Knicks Star Julius Randle Welcomes Third Child

As of Friday, former New York Knicks star Julius Randle officially has a starting five. Randle, now repping the Minnesota Timberwolves, announced the arrival of his third child with his wife Kendra, a daughter named Romi Joelle, who joins brothers Jaycey and Kyden. Romi is the latest addition to the Randle family, who received a sizable following in New York during Julius' five-seasons with the Knicks.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/news/former-new-york-knicks-star-julius-randle-welcomes-third-child
 
Detroit Pistons GM Makes Heartfelt Post After Historic Seasons



Last offseason, the Detroit Pistons went through an array of changes to alter the direction of the franchise. Among their moves was bringing in Trajan Langdon to lead the front office. Langdon wasted little time making alterations to the Pistons, the biggest being replacing head coach Monty Williams with J.B. Bickerstaff. Along with drastically improving their win total, the Pistons ended their playoff drought as well.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pistons/news...felt-post-after-historic-seasons-01jtbcejds03
 
Ex-NBA Champion Gives Strong Statement On Steph Curry's Legacy



The Golden State Warriors eliminated the Houston Rockets Sunday night after a 103-89 victory to advance to the second round. Golden State avoided another 3-1 blown series lead, with the Rockets winning the last two games to force the deciding Game 7. The Warriors now have a 5-1 road playoff record when facing elimination. Warriors superstar guard Steph Curry turned in a vintage fourth-quarter performance in the victory.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...tatement-on-steph-curry-s-legacy-01jtgy3ga4aj
 
Ex-NBA Champion Reacts to Buddy Hield's Play in Warriors-Wolves Game 1



The Golden State Warriors made a massive statement on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, winning 99-88. In a game that saw the Warriors in control for nearly all 48 minutes, Golden State stole home-court advantage as the lower seed. Stephen Curry exited the game early due to a hamstring injury, but former New Orleans Pelicans guard Buddy Hield stepped up in a major way, putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and three assists on 7-of-19 shooting from the field, knocking down five threes in the process. Hield's play did not go unnoticed.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...s-play-in-warriors-wolves-game-1-01jtmg8tgwxd
 
Full 2025 NBA draft order: All 59 picks over two rounds



ESPN staff May 8, 2025, 07:20 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The NBA draft lottery will take place on Monday ( 7 p.m. ET, ESPN ), and since we know the teams that will be participating, we have a better picture of the complete pick order for the 2025 draft (June 25-26). The Utah Jazz (17-65), Washington Wizards (18-64) and Charlotte Hornets (19-63) each have a 14% chance of landing the No. 1 pick. The New Orleans Pelicans (21-61) have a 12.5% chance, followed by the Philadelphia 76ers (24-58) with a 10.5% chance. This is the second year in a row the Wizards have the highest odds to land the No. 1 pick, though the Atlanta Hawks landed the top pick in 2024 and selected forward Zaccharie
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Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45041634/2025-nba-draft-complete-order-all-59-picks
 
NBA Star Zion Williamson's Latest Appearance Revealed



Monday night's NBA lottery drawing could shift the hopes of one basketball franchise that lands the top overall pick. Duke star Cooper Flagg is the consensus to be drafted number one overall, and 14 NBA teams hope their team is chosen to take the dynamic forward. One of those teams is the New Orleans Pelicans, who have won the lottery odds twice in their franchise history. The last time, the Pelicans picked number one overall.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...son-s-latest-appearance-revealed-01jtxhxnzgz8
 
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