One of the lone bright defensive spots of the night came from two-way player Oscar Tshiebwe, who was by far the Jazz’s best defender against Williamson and was clawing to help on every possession, despite his lack of time spent with the Jazz and his shortcomings when it comes to understanding everything the team does schematically.

Star Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is enjoying playing alongside Kelly Olynyk, who they aquired at the trade deadline.

Kelly Olynyk scored a season-high 26 points and had nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans used a 15-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat the Utah Jazz 128-121 on Sunday night. CJ McCollum added 25 points and eight assists,

But the Pelicans not having to pay Brandon Ingram doesn't help them become a better team. If the Pels are going to move forward with Zion as their star player, which it looks like they will do (they don't have many other choices) then is clearing out cap room really the most beneficial move?

A newcomer is fitting well with Williamson, while two young players need to push themselves down the team's final stretch of the year.

Guard/forward Bruce Brown and forward/center Kelly Olynyk will return to the lineup after missing the previous contest, while forward Zion Williamson (return to play reconditioning) and guard CJ McCollum (rest) will be out. Guard Brandon Boston (left ankle ...

The New Orleans Pelicans have made key injury decisions on Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum ahead of Friday night's matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

The star forward is coming off a 22-point effort in a 114-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, but his impact on the victory was far more.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13) reacts to a call in the first half ... is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Notably, Zion Williamson finished with 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting and former Jazzman Kelly Olynyk finished with a team-high 26 points for New Orleans, and both players had a pretty easy time ...