The New Orleans Pelicans have likely hit their breaking point with Zion Williamson. Regarding potential trade destinations for their injury-prone star, the Philadelphia 76ers could be an underrated option.
On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers wrapped up their home stand with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Recently returning from injury, Zion Willia
Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.
Charlotte announced their starting five for tonight, which will not include LaMelo Ball who was scratched due to a sprained wrist. Miles Bridges will miss this contest as well. Add in Brandon Miller who is out for the year and the Hornets will be without their top-three scorers on the year.
Jarrett Allen's rebound Over looks awfully appetizing on this Friday night based on the matchup with the Sixers and the injury situation in Cleveland. That and more in Andrew Caley's three-pack of NBA props for this evening.
Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.
With tanking warfare commencing around the association, the Sixers must quickly decide on their philosophy. Or just wait until it’s decided for them.
The 2025 NBA Draft is poised to welcome one of the most highly anticipated prospects in recent history — Cooper Flagg. The Montverde Academy star and current Duke University phenom is being heralded as a generational talent, drawing comparisons to former top prospects like Zion Williamson.
The Utah Jazz brought out the best in the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Pelicans made a season-high 22 shots from 3-point range on their way to their most points in a game and season-best margin of victory in their 136-123 win over the Jazz.
In 10 games this season, Zion is putting up 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game (an increase in boards would be a pretty big development, too) and the Pelicans are 4-6 with him in the lineup. That doesn't sound so inspiring, but they're 7-26 without him.
Fewer than two weeks out from the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline, the leading candidates to land elsewhere are widely known: Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, as well as a handful of others.
Eric Moody breaks down Friday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the three-game slate.