Pelicans' Willie Green loved how rookie Yves Missi played in NBA debut
With Zion Williamson out, Yves Missi was elevated into a larger role, and the rookie stepped up to help the Pelicans defeat the Bulls on Wednesday.
Pelicans' Yves Missi's debut gets eye-opening Willie Green praise
Pelicans rookie big man Yves Missi had his number called with Zion Williamson sidelined. It earned high praise from head coach Willie Green.
Zion Williamson back for Pelicans after missing opener
New Orleans forward Zion Williamson was in the lineup Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Pelicans' opener. Williamson, who averaged 22.9 points last season, was scratched from the team's game Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls because of an unspecified illness.
How Pelicans coach Willie Green's thinking on 3-point shots has evolved in NBA career
The Pelicans have ranked 24th, 29th and 24th in 3-point attempts in Green’s first three seasons in charge of the team. They want to climb in that category this year.
Pelicans practice report: Willie Green compares Javonte Green to recent New Orleans role players
Javonte Green will not be in the Pelicans’ starting group next week when his new club opens the regular season Wednesday vs. Chicago, but he shares some traits with at least a couple ex-New Orleans role players who filled significant roles.
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Three rejections in NBA debut
The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made an impact at the rim in his debut, and Missi provided good all-around production. The 20-year-old Baylor product might not see this kind of workload on a regular basis,
In huge season for Pelicans, coach Willie Green will be judged by how he adapts to his roster
NEW ORLEANS — You cannot debate the progress the New Orleans Pelicans have made under head coach Willie Green since he took ...
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Dejounte Murray injury latest test for Pelicans, head coach Willie Green
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans are facing injury challenges right from the start of the 2024-25 season. With key ...
New Orleans Pelicans Star Poised To Break Through in NBA Rookie Rankings
There have been a lot of discussions about how the New Orleans Pelicans should address their needs at center. Some people speculated that head coach Willie Gree ...
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Pelicans coach Willie Green explains the key to making team's small-ball units work
According to Cleaning the Glass, the Pelicans played 630 possessions last season with Williamson as the team’s center. The ...
Dejounte Murray (left hand fracture) out indefinitely
Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray will be out indefinitely after suffering a fracture in his left hand. The injury, which ...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Under minutes restriction
The 24-year-old averaged 31.5 minutes per game in the regular season during the 2023-24 campaign, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Williamson log 25-29 minutes Friday based on Green's pre-game ...
New Orleans 105, Portland 103
Steals: 12 (McCollum 4, Alvarado 3, Ingram 2, Jones 2, Williamson). Technical Fouls: Williamson, 2:38 second; coach Willie Green, 8:00 third; Jones, 8:00 third.
Zion Williamson likely to make season debut on Friday
Head coach Willie Green said that Zion Williamson should be good to go Friday vs PortlandSource: x.com What’s the buzz on ...