Pelicans News Around the Web

Pelicans News Around the Web 12/2/22

Check out our daily collection of Pelicans news and notes from local and national reporters around the Internet on December 2, 2022.

New Orleans Pelicans assign Kira Lewis Jr. to Birmingham Squadron

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has assigned guard Kira Lewis Jr. to the Birmingham Squadron, the team’s NBA G League affiliate.

Two starters listed as out for Friday game in San Antonio

New Orleans’ official injury report was released Thursday afternoon. Naji Marshall (return to competition reconditioning) and CJ McCollum (return to competition reconditioning) are listed as probable.

Defensive versatility is an 'asset' for Pelicans, who rank a surprising 4th in points allowed

In Willie Green’s last season as an NBA player, the 3-point revolution was still in its infancy. In 2014-15, the Houston Rockets attempted 32.7 3-pointers per game, which smashed the league’s previous record.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones likes being ‘that dude,’ just not the one you’d think

Contrary to NBA stereotypes, the second-year standout lives modestly and aspires to be an All-NBA defender