Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans signed Matt Ryan to a three-year, $6.1 million deal, which is guaranteed for $1.5 million this season, non-guaranteed for the 2024-25 season, and includes a team option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told @hoopshype. pic.twitter.com/D8jNbM09Nk ..read more

Jim Eichenhofer: Jose Alvarado on importance of defense for #Pelicans in Round 1 series vs. Thunder: “We’ve got to guard. We’ve got to take pride in it. Hopefully we’ll get a different result tomorrow ..read more

Christian Clark: Brandon Ingram’s shot distribution in Games 1 and 2 – 2 of 5 at rim – 8 of 20 midrange – 0 of 2 from 3 Willie Green: “Keep making winning plays. … We don’t want to focus on force-feeding him. If we make winning plays over and over again, things will open up for us.” pic.twitter.com/ftF5TRkvUy ..read more

Jim Eichenhofer: Willie Green on Larry Nance Jr.’s status after he exited Game 2 in Oklahoma City with injury: “He had a little soreness after the game, but today he went through a full practice, so that’s good for us ..read more

When asked if there was any chance that Zion Williamson makes the playoffs following his hamstring injury, host Shams Charania said the Pelicans star is “hopeful that as the playoffs go on…he could make a return.” Shams added that “the Pelicans would have to make it out of the 1st round to open up his window for a return.” He also mentioned that Zion suffered a hamstring injury last year which resulted in him sitting out for months, noting that “hamstrings are tricky…lower body injuries aren’t things that just heal overnight or in a span of 1-2 weeks.” Source: Twitter What’s the buzz on Twitt ..read more

When asked if there was any chance that Zion Williamson makes the playoffs following his hamstring injury, host Shams Charania said the Pelicans star is “hopeful that as the playoffs go on…he could make a return.” Shams added that “the Pelicans would have to make it out of the 1st round to open up his window for a return.” He also mentioned that Zion suffered a hamstring injury last year which resulted in him sitting out for months, noting that “hamstrings are tricky…lower body injuries aren’t things that just heal overnight or in a span of 1-2 weeks ..read more

Clemente Almanza: Mark Daigneault on Game 3 & 4: “Go in there understanding what we’re walking into. It’s gonna be a live crowd and a very hungry opponent ..read more

“I saw a lot of flopping to be honest with you. A lot of flopping.” — Willie Green on the 8 offensive fouls "I saw a lot of flopping to be honest with you. A lot of flopping." — Willie Green on the 8 offensive fouls pic.twitter.com/XAPnZyZ2aj — Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) April 25, 2024 ..read more

Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 SGA – 33 points, 5 assists Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds Jones – 18 points OKC leads 2-0 Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007 What’s the buzz on Twitter? Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007 Chet on saying SGA is the MVP in his postgame interview: “I think that’s just the guy he is. When you know who you are and you’re really confident in it, you don’t have to project it. He knows he’s a great player.” – 12:46 AM Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar Shai ..read more

Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 SGA – 33 points, 5 assists Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds Jones – 18 points OKC leads 2-0 ..read more