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DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants the Atlanta Hawks to test his team’s ball security and transition defense in Friday night’s preseason finale at American Airlines Center. Two days earlier, Dallas committed 27 turnovers in a 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta brings two All-Defensive perimeter players to Dallas. Dyson Daniels […]
Former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole remains unfairly buried in the New Orleans Pelicans rotation despite a coaching change during the offseason.
The Washington Wizards play their 4th and final preseason game in New Orleans starting at 8:00 p.m. today at the Smoothie King Center. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
The Dallas Mavericks host the Atlanta Hawks for their final preseason match up before the 2026-27 regular season begins. Dallas last played the Pelicans on Wednesday night where they fell despite a late rally. This is the fifth and final preseason game for Atlanta; they’ve won three in a row, most recently beating the Oklahoma […]
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley is reportedly extremely excited about Zion Williamson after the star forward arrived at training camp in excellent condition and noticeably slimmer than in previous seasons. Tim MacMahon shared the update on The Hoop Collective podcast, highlighting Williamson’s work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and the optimism he has […] The post Jamahl Mosley excited about Zion Williamson’s shape appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pelicans Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Poole sounds equally encouraged by what Mosley is asking of […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August. The new agreement is a non-guaranteed camp deal, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Dickinson, 25, […] The post Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DALLAS — John Poulakidas made 4 of his 8 attempts from 3-point range Wednesday night, and the shots were not what Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wanted to talk about first. Poulakidas scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting in 25:33 off the bench in a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at American […]
DALLAS — After eight or 10 practices and a trip to China, the Dallas Mavericks look like a very close group, coach Dusty May said Wednesday. They will not know for sure, May added, until they have been through some adversity. May spoke before the Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at […]
After waiving him from his two-way contract in August, the Pelicans have officially re-signed center Hunter Dickinson, the team announced in a press release. It’s a non-guaranteed training camp deal for the former Michigan and Kansas star, confirms Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (via Twitter), which indicates Dickinson’s new contract features Exhibit 10 language. […]
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Pelicans: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Thunder: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions. Seven seasons into his career, the former first overall pick is still waiting to make his playoff debut. Jamahl Mosley’s ‘All Crash’ approach is here to […] The post 5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Mavericks' offense struggled against the New Orleans Pelicans, and their shortcomings proved exactly why trading Kyrie Irving would not be wise for Dallas.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day after a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Mavericks returned from the NBA China Games in Macao less than 48 hours before Wednesday’s game, […]
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks. May did not say whether the rookie will play Friday. Johnson sat out Wednesday’s 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans […]
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé did not practice Thursday, a day after tweaking his left ankle in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Mavericks coach Dusty May called it a slightly tweaked ankle. Cissé would have been able to play if Dallas had a game Thursday, May said, but the Mavericks […]
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser is expected to play Friday when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday. “We anticipate Sass will play a little bit tomorrow,” May said. Sasser sat out Wednesday’s 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with left adductor tightness. He […]
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard John Poulakidas just proved why he shouldn't be on the hot seat with a productive performance against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans held off a late rally by the Dallas Mavericks to secure a 101-97 preseason victory on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, improving to 2-1 while handing Dallas its second consecutive home defeat. New Orleans built an early advantage and maintained control for most of the game, leading 56-45 at halftime. The […] The post Pelicans edge Mavericks in preseason thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DALLAS — Turnovers cost the Dallas Mavericks 27 points Wednesday night at American Airlines Center, where the New Orleans Pelicans held off a fourth-quarter push for a 101-97 preseason win. Dallas played without Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, who were both resting, and six other players who were ruled out before tip-off. Rookie Tobi Lawal […]
Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans starters were benched in a surprise move on Wednesday that should have the Golden State Warriors on trade alert.
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) spent most of Wednesday night’s preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) playing from behind. While the deep reserves eventually made the final few minutes interesting, Dallas could never completely erase an ugly offensive start in a 101-97 preseason loss to the Pelicans. With Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and several […]
The Dallas Mavericks fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97, in the preseason at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2. But it should not be a cause for concern for the Mavericks, who are entering the upcoming season with optimism, fueled by the continued ascent of Cooper Flagg in his second year […] The post Dusty May highlights Zaccharie Risacher’s qualities that will help Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, hoping to notch their second win in the preseason. The Mavericks were coming off a two-game series against the Houston Rockets in China. Dallas and Houston split their international face-off. Against the Pelicans, Moussa Cisse suffered an ankle injury in the […] The post Mavericks’ Moussa Cisse exits clash vs. Pelicans with ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .