Among the fraternity of NBA players, winning the Most Improved Player Award is a special distinction that the Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton is the betting favorite to claim at +1200 odds, according to DraftKings. We like Josh Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder to make a big impact in his […]
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Zion Williamson Agrees to Rookie Contract Extension with New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season for the New Orleans Pelicans with a foot injury, but the former #1 pick in the draft signed a five-year rookie contract extension worth $193 million with a supermax escalator clause that could be worth up to $231 million. If Zion can […]
Zion Williamson Wants to Stay in New Orleans, Pelicans to Offer Max Extension
After a bumpy season in which Zion Williamson didn’t play a single game with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a foot injury, a now-healthy Zion stated he wants to stay in the Big Easy, and the team indicated they’re interested in signing him to a max contract extension. Of […]
OG’s NBA End of Season Awards: Most Overrated, Seventh Man of the Year, Worst Trade, Best Troll
The NBA regular season is over and the league is tallying votes for all of its major awards like MVP, Coach of the Year, and Sixth Man. But here at OG, we like to present a different batch of awards in eccentric categories like Fantasy Stud, Seventh Man of the […]
Could Zion Williamson Return to the Pelicans for the Playoffs?
Zion Williamson returned to New Orleans to continue rehabbing his foot injury and was cleared for one-on-one drills, but most likely won’t return to the Pelicans before the end of the regular season, and it’s also a slim chance he’ll be ready for the NBA playoffs. Zion, the former #1 […]
Zion Williamson’s Odd Behavior Called Out by CJ McCollum, JJ Redick
If Zion Williamson wants out of New Orleans, then his recent poor behavior indicates that the Pelicans will most likely trade the detached Zion, after he was called out by teammate CJ McCollum and ex-teammate JJ Redick. Zion fractured his foot during offseason workouts in the summer. He suffered a […]
Sad Pelican: Zion Williamson Could Miss Remainder Season with Foot Injury
If you’re awaiting for Zion Williamson to suit up for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, you’re in bad luck. Zion missed the entire season for the Pelicans while recovering from a broken foot, but he suffered multiple setbacks in his rehab, and most likely going under the knife for […]
When Will Zion Williamson Play? Suffers Setback in Recovery from Foot Surgery
The New Orleans Pelicans (8-21) are the worst team in the Western Conference and can’t wait for Zion Williamson to return to the lineup following his foot surgery in the offseason. That may not happen anytime soon, however, as Zion recently suffered a setback while rehabbing his injury. Williamson initially […]
Zion Williamson Out for Season with Fractured Finger, Pels Livid at Myopic Officiating
The New Orleans Pelicans were in the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt and eying a spot in the play-in tournament, but their postseason hopes are quickly fading after they lost Zion Williamson for the last 10 games of the regular season with a finger injury. Head coach Stan […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Greek Freak vs Zion, Lakers/Celtics, Grizzlies Return
On Friday night, the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks head down to the Big Easy for a game against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing five games due to COVID-19 protocols, the Memphis Grizzlies return to the hardwood on Saturday. On Saturday night, the LA Lakers […]
Here’s Where You Can Buy a $50,000 Box of Basketball Cards Tomorrow
What could you do with $50,000? Buy a nice sedan? Put a healthy down payment on your forever home? Maybe go on the blowout vacation of a lifetime across the globe? Or, you can use it to buy a box of basketball cards. Panini Eminence Starts at $5,000 Per Card […]
Wanna Gamble on Pulling a Zion Card in Panini Flawless? Might Set You Back $8K
This week you can buy a box of basketball cards in hopes of pulling a coveted Zion Williamson rookie, but you may have to mortgage your home to do it. In the ever-escalating sports card market, Panini will release its Flawless line on Wednesday. The ultra-limited set comes with 10 […]
Zion Williamson Sizzles in Preseason Debut for New Orleans
It’s only the preseason, but NBA Twitter was abuzz last night after an impressive performance from Zion Williamson, who scored 26 points and added 11 rebounds for the New Orleans Pelicans in a 114-93 victory over the Miami Heat. It was a tough rookie season for Zion after his NBA […]
NBA 2K21 Covers: Zion Williamson (Next-Gen) and Kobe Bryant (Mamba Forever Edition)
2K Sports revealed two more covers for the next version of NBA 2K21. Earlier this week, 2K Sports announced that Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers will appear on the main game’s cover. In addition to Lillard, 2K Sports revealed that rookie Zion Williamson will grace the cover of […]
Zion Bubblicious: New Orleans Pelicans NBA Restart Schedule
Can Zion Williamson, the former #1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a playoff berth? The NBA released its restart schedule and hoops fans in New Orleans were eager to see who the Pelicans will face in the final eight games before the playoffs […]
NBA Playoff Bubble: Zion Williamson and New Orleans Pelicans a Legit Shot?
Welcome to the bubble in the bubble. The NBA announced that 22 teams will return to action at the end of July at Disneyworld to play eight games to determine playoff seeding. Do any of these NBA bubble teams have a legitimate chance at securing a playoff spot? Is this […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers and Bucks Rematch, NBA Finals Preview?
The two best teams in the NBA meet on Friday night, which could be a preview of the 2020 NBA Finals. It’s also rematch time for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who host the Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks edged out the Lakers in December, […]
NBA Weekend Preview: Denver Nuggets 2 Big Games and Zion/LeBron Rematch
The Denver Nuggets (40-18), one of only two teams in the Western Conference to secure 40 wins, face two difficult opponents this weekend. The Nuggets play the Clippers (39-19) in Los Angeles on Friday and host the Toronto Raptors (42-16) on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers (45-12) visit the New […]
Zion Williamson Living Up to the Hype After 10 Games
It’s a small sample size for a very large man, but Zion Williamson has lived up to the hype after only 10 NBA games. Since making his rookie debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in late January, Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Only Shaquille O’Neal […]
NBA Weekend: Toronto Winning Streak, Hot Griz, Saturday Night Zion
The Toronto Raptors won 12 games in a row, which set a new franchise record, but the Indiana Pacers are trying to avenge a 1-point loss from Wednesday evening. Rookie sensation, Ja Morant, and the Memphis Grizzlies are running hot since New Year’s Eve with a 13-4 record in 2020. […]