As another calendar year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the Pelicans articles that sparked your interest. In no particular order, we present the most popular Pelicans stories of 2016.
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Pelicans statement on passing of Bryce DeJean-Jones
May 28, 2016 The New Orleans Pelicans released the following statement on the passing of Bryce Dejean-Jones. Read More »
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Jrue Holiday will miss start of season to care for his wife Lauren, child
September 4, 2016 New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will miss the start of the season to care for his pregnant wife Lauren, who needs to have brain surgery to remove a tumor that was recently discovered. The news was reported Sunday morning in a story on NOLA.com. Read More »
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Pelicans shut down Anthony Davis for remainder of the season
March 20, 2016 Anthony Davis’ season is over. Alvin Gentry told reporters during his pregame media session Sunday that New Orleans has decided to shut down the three-time All-Star for the remaining 14 games of 2015-16, a decision that factors in the 23-year-old’s left knee and shoulder injuries. Read More »
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Anthony Davis-Buddy Hield pairing could become exciting inside-outside combination for Pelicans
June 25, 2016 The 22-year-old Hield said that going into the draft, he wanted to be picked by New Orleans – as did his agent and most importantly, his mother – for a variety of reasons, but the presence of three-time All-Star Davis was at the top of the list. Read More »
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Pelicans and Houston Rockets headline 10th edition of NBA Games China
March 29, 2016 The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA Global Games China 2016 presented by Master Kong will feature two preseason games in Shanghai and Beijing between the New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets. Read More »
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Pelicans announce summer league roster and minicamp schedule
July 2, 2016 The New Orleans Pelicans today announced its roster for the 2016 Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The Pelicans will hold a mini-camp from July 5-6 at the team’s practice facility. Read More »
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10 things Bahamian fans will love about New Orleans
June 28, 2016 1. Mardi Gras ... Similar to Junkanoo, Mardi Gras involves costumes, music, dancing and parades! It’s a time when the whole city comes together to dance in the streets and have a good time. Read More »
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New Yorkers appreciated underdog Langston Galloway's rise
July 25, 2016 Pelicans.com caught up with Shaun Bensol in a Q&A to gain more insights into the brief career of New Orleans free-agent pickup Langston Galloway, who spent the past two seasons with the Knicks. Read More »
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Mock drafts lean heavily toward guard for sixth pick
June 14, 2016 With the 2016 NBA Draft just nine days away, Pelicans.com scoured the Internet to see what other websites are projecting New Orleans to do with its first-round pick. Here is the player each website is projecting New Orleans to select at 6. Read More »
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Counting down the six best No. 6 picks in recent NBA history
May 18, 2016 spot – the recent history of the sixth pick is a mixed bag. When the New Orleans Pelicans select at No. 6 on June 23, they’ll hope to find a player who eventually makes All-Star appearances, as several “6s” have done over the past three decades, as opposed to washing out of the league Read More »