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Photos: Best of the Pelicans in July 2019

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How big is Zion Williamson's Jordan Brand shoe deal? It's rewriting record books, report says

How big is New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson's newly inked shoe deal with the Jordan Brand?

Sources: Zion shoe deal richest ever for rookie

The endorsement agreement aligning New Orleans Pelicans No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson and Jordan Brand extends five years and becomes the richest annual rookie shoe deal in NBA history, sources tell ESPN.

Pelicans guard JJ Redick: 'I'm a lover of New Orleans'

Newly acquired Pelican JJ Redick spoke with the media Tuesday, July 23, discussing among other topics, his love for the city of New Orleans and his decision to join the organization.

Transcript: JJ Redick introductory conference call

Introductory Conference Call
JJ Redick, New Orleans Pelicans
Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Pelicans sign Cheatham and Gray to two-way contracts

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed free agent forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Josh Gray to two-way contracts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Swin Cash interacts with fans via Twitter Q&A

Pelicans' vice president of basketball operations and team development, Swin Cash, answered questions from fans on Twitter this afternoon. Check out her answers below.

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Pelicans News Around the Web (7-25-2019)

Conference call with JJ Redick - July, 23 2019

New Orleans Pelicans JJ Redick speaks with media Tuesday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m.

J.J. Redick explains his decision behind doing the new-look Pelicans: 'there's a lot of momentum'

David Griffin, whose life revolves around speaking things into existence, didn’t even believe it was possible.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson end bidding war, inks blowout shoe deal with Jordan Brand

The bidding war between the world’s largest basketball shoe apparel companies has come to a close, and Zion Williamson has sided with the brand designed for the NBA superstar who truly put the basketball shoe market on the map.

Zion signs sneaker deal with Jordan Brand

After months of deliberating a handful of offers, New Orleans Pelicans rookie and No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Zion Williamson has signed a multiyear shoe deal with Jordan Brand.

Zion Williamson inks deal with Nike's Jordan Brand

New Orleans Pelicans rookie and this year's top NBA draft pick Zion Williamson has inked a multiyear shoe deal with the Jordan Brand, the company announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren't immediately released.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson, Jordan Brand Agree to Report 7-Year Shoe Contract

New Orleans Pelicans rookie superstar Zion Williamson agreed to a shoe contract with Jordan Brand on Tuesday.

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Pelicans News Around the Web (7-24-2019)

Brandon Ingram potential, playmaking skills provide intrigue for Pelicans

In early July, Pelicans.com solicited tweets from New Orleans fans related to new roster additions, addressing several questions and comments among the submissions. Still, there were many, many other responses we didn’t have time to fit into what was already a lengthy 35-minute podcast.

Zion Williamson withdraws from Team USA training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup

He became a national, and quite possibly international, superstar during his junior and senior year in high school and one year in college, but Zion Williamson has chosen to wait for another chance to represent his country on the international basketball stage. The Pelicans rookie has backed out of attending the USA Basketball training camp in Las Vegas next month, where he would have been able to compete alongside NBA stars for a spot on the Team USA roster in this year’s FIBA World Cup, according to a report from The Athletic. A league source confirmed the report.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson Withdraws from USA Select Team for FIBA World Cup

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson has withdrawn from the USA Basketball Select Team ahead of training for the FIBA World Cup, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium:

2019 NBA offseason grades for every team: Lakers, Clippers, Pelicans emerge as big winners after free agency madness

The 2019 NBA free agency period will go down as one of the most frenetic and unpredictable in recent memory

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Pelicans News Around the Web (7-23-2019)

The New Orleans Pelicans selected forward Zion Williamson of Duke University with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft earlier this evening at the Barclays Center in New York.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Zion and his family to New Orleans,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, David Griffin. “His desire to impact this community is matched only by his desire to contribute to winning at the highest level. So, let’s dance.”

During his lone season at Duke, Williamson, 6-7, 285, was the unanimous college player of the year, winning the Associated Press (AP), Sporting News, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) player of the year honors, while also being the recipient of the 2019 Naismith Award and John R. Wooden Award. Williamson is just the third freshman to win AP Player of the Year honors, joining Kevin Durant (Texas - 2007) and Anthony Davis (Kentucky - 2012). Additionally, the Spartanburg, South Carolina native was the recipient of the 2019 Karl Malone Award as the nation’s top power forward, was named the National Freshman of the Year by the NABC and USBWA, the ACC Player of the Year and a consensus First Team All-American.

Williamson appeared in 33 games for the Blue Devils, averaging 22.6 points (16th in the nation; 2nd in ACC) on .680 shooting from the floor (ranked 2nd in the nation), 8.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks. Williamson helped Duke capture the 2019 ACC Championship, earning ACC Tournament MVP honors, and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, averaging 26.4 points and 9.1 rebounds in postseason play.

Williamson becomes the third Duke product in the modern history of the draft to be selected first overall, joining Elton Brand (1999) and Kyrie Irving (2011), tying the University of Kentucky for the most players taken with the number-one pick.

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Pelicans select Duke's Zion Williamson with the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft

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