Neither the New Orleans Pelicans nor the Cleveland Cavaliers finished the season the way they wanted to. Both teams entered this season with lofty expectations for their young cores but fell flat in the playoffs.
The New Orleans Pelicans ended the 2023-24 season on a whimper; a campaign that had started out so promisingly ended in heartbreak when the Pelicans suffered a sweep in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The NBA’s traditional big-man role has been under attack since Steph Curry stepped into the league. Perhaps it was a bit before the 2009 draft class had their names called but the four-point line (The Curry Curve, if you will) is being implemented onto practice courts by practically every team.
NEW ORLEANS – New reporting suggests the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t looking to re-sign free agent big man Jonas Valanciunas. This season, the veteran center was a point of contention, excelling as a low-post scorer and rebounder while still facing major defensive struggles.
It’s been clear time and time again: the Lakers need another big man next to Anthony Davis. Luckily, a key Western Conference player is expected to be available: Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas.
He is a hulking figure who commands respect in the paint.
After a first-round playoff exit, changes appear to be on the horizon for the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, expectations are that New Orleans’ starting center, Jonas Valanciunas, will move on this summer.
After a Look of the Day loser to start the week, let's bounce back with an NBA player prop for Tuesday's postseason slate.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 on Monday, April 29, to complete their four-game sweep and advance to the Western Conference Semi-finals.
Jonas Valanciunas went under his rebound prop on Wednesday night to stop our Look of the Day winning streak, but we're looking to start a new one on Thursday night.
Jonas Valanciunas crushed his rebounds prop on Friday night to cash our final Look of the Day last week, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week.
It took a couple of extra games to get the job done, but the New Orleans Pelicans have officially qualified for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Next up is a date versus the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
No one in NBA history has delivered like Jonas Valanciunas in the play-in games.
For our final Look of the Day of the week, we're eyeing up an injury-based player prop for the Western Conference play-in matchup.
Tonight, both Miami and New Orleans are without two pivotal pieces in Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson. While their absence is a bummer for tonight's product, it does guide our prop betting decision-making.
Tonight we have the first of a few nights of NBA play-in action. There is nothing better than a single-game elimination for real drama.
Jonas Valanciunas delivered a standout performance with a season-best 29 points and 13 rebounds, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA’s Friday action.
Though the New Orleans Pelicans have had a quiet offseason in terms of transactions, there’s a chance they could make some noise soon. The team made marginal
One NBA writer is proposing that the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans make a blockbuster trade centered on Clint Capela and Jonas Valanciunas.
The New Orleans Pelicans have made center Jonas Valanciunas available in trade talks, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Valanciunas has one year left on his contract.
During an interview with Kestas Rimkus of 24sek.lt, NBA big man Jonas Valanciunas said he would like to remain with the New Orleans Pelicans. Valanciunas has one year left on his contract.
Lithuania is not a monarchy, so Jonas Valanciunas has no king.
After being traded to New Orleans in the offseason, Valanciunas has become a centerpiece of the Pelicans' offense, averaging a career-best 18.6 points per game along with 11.9 rebounds.
The Grizzlies dealt Valanciunas to New Orleans in an offseason trade that sent Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams to Memphis. Having recently acquired Valanciunas, the Pelicans faced extend-and-trade limits in their negotiations.
Due to injuries, Winslow, 25 has appeared in just 37 games over the past two seasons.
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