Pelicans to Pick Sixth in 2013 NBA Draft

Pelicans Pick Sixth

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The New Orleans Pelicans received the sixth overall selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, as determined by the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery held in New York City. This marks the first time in franchise history the Pelicans have held the sixth overall selection. | Full Release | Photos: NBA Draft Lottery | Post-Lottery Quotes | Monty: Not Disappointed
2013 NBA Draft Lottery Team-by-Team Preview

Lottery Team-By-Team Preview

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With the always-entertaining 2013 NBA draft lottery scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 21 (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. Central), Pelicans.com rounded up writers from the other participating teams for a comprehensive preview. Here are the thoughts of numerous writers who cover lottery teams. | Team by Team Preview | Pelicans Hope for Good Luck
Offseason Update with Pelicans forward Al-Farouq Aminu

Offseason Update: Aminu

Al-Farouq Aminu’s third NBA season (and second year with New Orleans) was a bit of a roller coaster, but by the time New Orleans played its final game on April 17, the small forward had emerged as a much improved player. | Offseason Update: Aminu
Pelicans Provide Tour of Practice Facility

Pelicans Tour Practice Facility

When New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson purchased the franchise in the summer of 2012, giant steps toward permanency immediately began. The latest leap in that direction is under way right now in Metairie, where the Pelicans’ brand-new practice facility is being constructed. | MORE ON FACILITY | PHOTO GALLERY | VIDEO
Give and Go with Pelicans Guard Brian Roberts

Give and Go: Brian Roberts

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We caught up with New Orleans Pelicans point guard Brian Roberts at Saturday’s local Class AAA minor league baseball game, to ask Roberts a series of fan questions from Twitter. | Give & Go: Roberts
Pelicans forward-center Anthony Davis named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

Davis Named to All-Rookie 1st Team

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The NBA announced that Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis has been named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie First Team. Davis led all rookies in rebounds per game (8.2), blocks per game (1.75), steals per game (1.17), and double-doubles (20). He ranked fourth among rookies with 13.5 points per game. | RELEASE | VIDEO: TOP 10 AD PLAYS | PHOTO GALLERY: DAVIS
Brian Roberts and Jason Smith Visit Pelicans Night at Zephyr Field

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

While both Pelicans reserves Jason Smith and Brian Roberts enjoyed the opportunity to meet and take photos with fans in a relaxed environment, Roberts also received an unexpected bonus, courtesy of a thoughtful Pelicans season ticket holder during Pelicans Night at Zephyr Field. | EVENT RECAP | PHOTO GALLERY
Pelicans Reward Outstanding Students at Emerge Event

Pelicans Reward Students

It was a radiant day in the park on Thursday, May 9, as over 350 New Orleans elementary students gathered to be celebrated for their perfect attendance during the 2012-13 school year. The Salvation Army, Richard’s Disposal and the Pelicans combined efforts to acknowledge the academic success of Recovery School District youth. | FULL ARTICLE | PHOTOS
Offseason Update with Pelicans guard Greivis Vasquez

Offseason Update: Vasquez

As a result of the 2012 offseason trade of previous New Orleans starter Jarrett Jack, the path was cleared for Vasquez to be a team’s No. 1 point guard for the first time in his three-year NBA career. The native of Venezuela took full advantage of his opportunity, immediately showing noticeable progress. | Offseason Update: Vasquez
Jason Smith Visits Baton Rouge for Louisiana Charity Game

Smith Visits BR for LA Charity Game

In conjunction with a visit from executive staff led by Rita Benson LeBlanc and fifth-year player Jason Smith, the Pelicans took the Louisiana State Capitol by storm on Wednesday, May 8 and visited both the State House of Representatives and the Senate Chambers. | MORE ON HOOPLA EVENT | VIDEO RECAP
Hugo the Hornet

One on One - Hugo the Hornet

We caught up with Hugo the Hornet at last night’s 2012-13 season finale watch party to find out what he has planned for the future now that the New Orleans Pelicans have officially taken over as NOLA’s professional basketball team. Here’s what he had to say… | One on One: Hugo | What's Next for Hugo?