<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-zion-williamson-3-core-pelicans-being-shopped');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Zion Williamson among 3 ‘core’ Pelicans being ‘shopped’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zion-Williamson-among-3corePelicans-being-shopped.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Zion Williamson among 3 ‘core’ Pelicans being ‘shopped’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T09:10:18-08:00">December 24th, 9:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T09:10:18-08:00">December 24th, 9:10am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Staring down the hole of another lost season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-pelicans-open-trade-business-3-exceptions">New Orleans Pelicans could be looking to make changes</a> at the trade deadline. More specifically, they could be looking to shop either one of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or CJ McCollum.</p><p>With the deadline fast approaching, the Pelicans’ star trio is reportedly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iig2skww1gk" rel="noopener">being “shopped,”</a> Jovan Buha of The Athletic said during the Q&amp;A portion of his Dec. 21 ‘Lakers-Kings Postgame Reaction’ video on YouTube. The Los Angeles Lakers reporter also noted that New Orleans is content with keeping Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones on its roster, making their asking price higher than that of their star teammates.</p><p>“Based on the intel, Trey Murphy and Herb Jones are at a certain level for them that they want to keep,” Buha said. “It seems like Zion [Williamson], Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum are the three guys they’ve been shopping more in terms of their core starters. Dejounte Murray has not.”</p><p>With a 5-25 record through their first 30 games, the Pelicans are on track to end the year with a losing record for the first time since 2021-2022. If that ends up being the case, they will suffer a fourth losing season in the six years since drafting Williamson first overall in 2019.</p><p>Both Ingram and McCollum have been two of the Pelicans’ best players on the year, averaging over 20 points per game apiece. Regardless, as two veterans on a struggling team, trade rumors will continue to surround them. Ingram is also in the final year of his expiring contract, while McCollum is signed through the 2025-2026 season.</p><h2><b>Pelicans’ issue with Zion Williamson</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zion-Williamson-1-looks-on-from-the-bench-against-the-Orlando-Magic-.jpg"><figcaption>© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Williamson’s issue has never been his talent. In each of his five seasons in the league, he has averaged over 22 points and five rebounds per game. However, the main asterisk in his career has always been his health. Repeated rumors of a lack of motivation have also seemingly limited his ceiling.</p><p>Since joining the team, Williamson has only played over 60 games in a season twice. Overall, he has taken the court for just 190 of a possible 440 total games, a mere 43 percent. Despite his continuous unavailability, Williamson continues to be the face of the franchise.</p><p>Williamson’s health issues were magnified during the 2021-2022 season when he missed all 82 games with a foot fracture. He acquired the injury in the offseason and was initially given a tentative two-month recovery timeline that repeatedly got extended until he was officially ruled out for the year.</p><p>After just six games in 2024-2025, Williamson is in danger of a similar fate. The star forward is currently <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-zion-williamson-out-indefinitely-with-hamstring-injury">sidelined with a hamstring strain</a> that has seemingly no end date in sight, leaving the struggling Pelicans to flounder without him. New Orleans has gone just 2-19 since the team confirmed his extended absence.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Zion Williamson among 3 ‘core’ Pelicans being ‘shopped’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-news-new-orleans-concerning-trey-murphy-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pelicans announce concerning Trey Murphy III injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_1127.jpeg"></figure><h1>Pelicans announce concerning Trey Murphy III injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-22T19:18:24-08:00">December 22nd, 7:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T19:18:24-08:00">December 22nd, 7:18pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-jose-alvarado-hamstring-injury">New Orleans Pelicans have seen their season derailed due to injuries</a>, and it doesn’t look like their unfortunate luck will let up anytime soon. The Pelicans battled against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday only to fall short, 132-129, in overtime. But that wasn’t all they lost. Before the game was over, the Pelicans lost Trey Murphy III due to injury and he <a href="https://x.com/PelicansNBA/status/1871014437454528625" rel="noopener">did not return</a> to the game, the team announced.</p><p>Trey Murphy suffered an apparent ankle injury late in the third quarter while going up for a rebound during the Pelicans loss to the Nuggets. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-trey-murphy-iii-finding-flow-easier-after-injury-return-willie-green">Murphy had already battled a hamstring injury</a> earlier this season and had since made his return to the lineup.</p><p>Prior to exiting the game, Murphy had 21 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 21 minutes. He was shooting 9-of-16 from the field and 3-of-7 from the three-point line. If Murphy is forced to miss extended time, that will be a huge blow for a team that can’t catch a break injury-wise.</p><p>While the Pelicans have started to get more of their injured players back in the lineup, including Jordan Hawkins, they are still without their top players in Zion Williams (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) due to injury. Ingram had been playing, but suffered the ankle injury back on Dec. 7. The Pelicans have also been without backup point guard Jose Alvarado due to injury.</p><p>Murphy is a player who was expected to take a big leap this season. He is one of the more promising young players on the Pelicans’ roster.</p><p>The former Rice and Virginia standout had appeared in 16 games coming into Sunday at a little over 34 minutes per game. He was averaging a career-high 19.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals with splits of 44.4 percent shooting from the field, 34.6 percent shooting from the three-point line and 87.7 percent shooting from the free-throw line.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pelicans announce concerning Trey Murphy III injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-news-new-orleans-towel-guy-technical-foul-knicks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pelicans’ towel guy somehow gets technical foul vs. Knicks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pelican-news-New-Orleans-towel-guy-somehow-gets-technical-foul-vs.-Knicks.jpg"></figure><h1>Pelicans’ towel guy somehow gets technical foul vs. Knicks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-21T20:21:30-08:00">December 21st, 8:21pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-22T00:35:51-08:00">December 22nd, 12:35am</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>NBA referees are known for being strict with their whistles nowadays, but there was an unprecedented development during the New York Knicks’ 104-93 win <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-new-orleans-plane-trouble-knicks">over the New Orleans Pelicans</a> on Saturday night. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-explain-frustrations-ejections-dangerous-foul-zion-williamson">Pelicans were called for a technical foul</a>, but it wasn’t on a player or coach.</p><p>Instead, New Orleans’ <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAMemes/status/1870662575417074096" rel="noopener">towel guy was the one</a> at fault.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Pelicans' towel guy just got a technical 🤣 </p><p>You can't script this.<a href="https://t.co/x2raS6BR6t">pic.twitter.com/x2raS6BR6t</a></p><p>— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAMemes/status/1870662575417074096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The man ran onto the court to wipe it down as Jalen Brunson was waiting to receive the ball for the inbound pass, resulting in a tech for delaying the game. Assistants aren’t supposed to clean up wet spots in the middle of play, and New Orleans’ staffer was a bit overzealous.</p><p>This prompted plenty of funny reactions on social media.</p><p>“There may be a Wobvestigation opened here,” said SiriusXM radio host Rob Perez, <a href="https://x.com/WorldWideWob/status/1870655794284466477" rel="noopener">who’s nicknamed “Wob.”</a> “The Pelicans towel boys run out there while the NOP coaches try and decide to challenge the out of bounds ruling. Either in an attempt to purposely or inadvertently buy them a couple extra seconds.”</p><p>Perez continued with his high-level journalistic investigation.</p><p>“Watch as Jalen/Mikal pick up on it, and Josh Hart goes over to troll after the T. High-level gamesmanship potential. Will report back after looking into further later,” he promised.</p><p>Other fans had less elaborate trains of thought, although just as impassioned.</p><p>“Jalen Brunson should feel like crap for getting that towel guy in trouble. He was trying to HELP!!!!” <a href="https://x.com/BeCoolHousewife/status/1870668296888148423" rel="noopener">@BeCoolHousewife tweeted</a>.</p><p>Brunson, of course, complained to the referee as the towel guy attempted to dry the floor and keep the players safe. Perhaps the Knicks’ leader was being over-dramatic, or maybe he was truly offended by the ill-timed cleaning.</p><p>Either way, New York made easy work of New Orleans, thanks in large part to Brunson’s 39 points on 13-of-19 shooting {7-10 3Pt) with six assists and one rebound. The Pelicans, who are just 1-8 in December, continue to slide.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pelicans’ towel guy somehow gets technical foul vs. Knicks

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/knicks-vs-pelicans-prediction-odds-pick-12-21-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Knicks vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Knicks-vs.-Pelicans-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Knicks vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T16:01:08-08:00">December 20th, 4:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T16:01:08-08:00">December 20th, 4:01pm</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Knicks-Pelicans prediction and pick.</p><p>The <b>New York Knicks (17-10)</b> face off against the struggling <b>New Orleans Pelicans (5-23)</b> on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center. The Knicks are coming off a solid victory over the Timberwolves, showcasing a balanced offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who are both key to their recent success. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are in dire need of a turnaround, having lost five straight games and dealing with injuries to key players like Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. This matchup presents a significant opportunity for the Knicks to extend their winning streak against a depleted Pelicans squad.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Knicks-Pelicans <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Knicks-Pelicans Odds</b></h2><p>New York Knicks: -8.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -360</p><p>New Orleans Pelicans: +8.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +290</p><p>Over: 225 (-110)</p><p>Under: 225 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Knicks vs. Pelicans </b></h2><p>Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT</p><p>TV: NBA TV</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Knicks Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The New York Knicks (17-10) are poised to secure a victory against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans in their upcoming matchup. The Knicks have been on a roll this season, currently sitting second in the Atlantic Division and fourth in the Eastern Conference. Their success can be attributed to the dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who have been instrumental in the team’s offensive prowess. Brunson, in particular, has been on fire, recently tying Stephon Marbury for the third-most 30+ point, 10+ assist games in Knicks history. The team’s balanced attack, evidenced by their 117.0 points per game last season, coupled with a strong defensive presence that held opponents to just 110.0 points per game, makes them a formidable force on both ends of the court.</p><p>The Knicks’ recent performances further solidify their potential for success against the Pelicans. They’ve shown resilience and the ability to bounce back from losses, as demonstrated by their impressive 133-107 victory over Minnesota which has been a tough team to beat from the West. Additionally, the team’s depth and versatility have been on full display, with players like Mikal Bridges contributing significantly alongside the star duo. The Knicks’ improved road record this season, currently standing at 9-6, also bodes well for their chances in away games. With their momentum and the leadership of coach Tom Thibodeau, who guided the team to a 50-32 record last season9, the Knicks are well-equipped to overcome the Pelicans and continue their ascent in the Eastern Conference standings.</p><h2><b>Why the Pelicans Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Despite their challenging 5-23 record, the New Orleans Pelicans have a chance at an upset victory against the New York Knicks in their upcoming matchup. The Pelicans, facing adversity with injuries to key players like Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, are in a position where they have nothing to lose and everything to prove. This underdog mentality could fuel a surprising performance, especially if either Ingram or Williamson makes an unexpected return to the lineup. The team’s recent struggles have likely led to intense practice sessions and strategic adjustments, potentially resulting in a revitalized game plan tailored to exploit the Knicks’ weaknesses.</p><p>Furthermore, the Pelicans’ current situation may serve as a catalyst for their role players to step up and showcase their talents. With the team reportedly open to trades, players will be highly motivated to prove their worth on the court. The pressure is off, allowing them to play with freedom and potentially catch the Knicks off guard. Additionally, the home-court advantage at the Smoothie King Center could provide the extra boost needed to energize the team and crowd. If the Pelicans can harness this combination of desperation, motivation, and home support, they have a genuine chance of pulling off a surprising victory against the favored Knicks.</p><h2><b>Final Knicks-Pelicans Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The New York Knicks are primed to dominate the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. With the Knicks boasting a strong 17-10 record and the Pelicans languishing at 5-23, this game heavily favors New York. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been exceptional this season, averaging 25.0 and 24.8 points per game respectively, which will pose significant challenges for the Pelicans’ 26th-ranked defense that surrenders 117.1 points per game. The Pelicans are riding a five-game losing streak and have been vulnerable defensively, allowing 37.2% shooting from beyond the arc and 48.7% field goal percentage. The Knicks are favored heavily in this contest and should comfortably cover the spread, continuing their strong road performance and offensive prowess.</p><p><b>Final Knicks-Pelicans Prediction &amp; Pick: New York Knicks -8.5 (-110), Over 225 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Knicks vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick – 12/21/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-lakers-magic-named-possible-cj-mccollum-trade-suitors');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Lakers, Magic named possible CJ McCollum trade suitors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lakers-Magic-named-possible-CJ-McCollum-trade-suitors.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Lakers, Magic named possible CJ McCollum trade suitors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-20T12:49:11-08:00">December 20th, 12:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-20T12:49:11-08:00">December 20th, 12:49pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/latest-jimmy-butler-zach-lavine-nba-trade-rumors-siegels-scoop">New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly exploring trade opportunities</a> for several players amid a disappointing 5-23 start to the season. With injuries to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram derailing their campaign, the Pelicans have been receptive to trade inquiries on all players except Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. Among the potential trade candidates, veteran guard CJ McCollum has emerged as a strong option.</p><p>McCollum, 33, is in the second year of a two-year, $63.9 million deal, earning $33.3 million this season with $30.6 million slated for 2024-25. In 15 games this season, McCollum is averaging 20.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 43.6% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range. Known for his scoring ability, McCollum is also regarded as a solid defender, adding to his appeal for teams looking for a two-way contributor.</p><p>The Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic are two teams identified by Siegel as potential suitors for McCollum. The Lakers, with a 15-12 record, are active in trade discussions as they aim to strengthen their roster ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. They have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-lakers-3-clear-needs-ahead-of-trade-deadline">prioritized three needs</a>: a defensive-minded center, a 3-and-D wing, and a guard with point-of-attack defensive capabilities. Although McCollum stands at 6’3” and is not a traditional defensive stopper, his ability to guard opposing guards effectively and his offensive versatility make him a logical fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.</p><h2><b>Lakers, Magic could emerge as top suitors for CJ McCollum ahead of trade deadline</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CJ-McCollum-3-shoots-the-ball-while-Indiana-Pacers-center-Myles-Turner-33.jpg"><figcaption>© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>To facilitate a trade, the Lakers would likely need to part with D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura to match McCollum’s salary. Russell is in the final year of a two-year, $18.6 million contract. Hachimura, meanwhile, is on a three-year, $51 million deal, making $17 million this season and $18.2 million in its final year during the 2025-26 season. A package involving these contracts would align with McCollum’s $33.3 million salary for this season.</p><p>The Orlando Magic, currently 17-12 and fourth in the Eastern Conference, are another team to watch in the McCollum sweepstakes. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-news-orlando-players-who-must-step-up-after-franz-wagner-injury">Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined due to torn right obliques</a>, the Magic have lost three consecutive games and struggled offensively, <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?dir=D&amp;sort=PTS" rel="noopener">ranking 28th</a> in the NBA in scoring with an average of 106.8 points per game. McCollum’s veteran leadership, defensive capabilities, and scoring would complement Orlando’s young core and address the team’s offensive struggles. Siegel suggests a potential trade package could include Cole Anthony, who is in the second year of a three-year, $39 million deal. Anthony, earning $12.9 million this season, is having a down year with averages of 5.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists but has shown significant upside in previous seasons.</p><p>As the trade deadline approaches, McCollum’s two-way skills and veteran experience make him a highly sought-after asset for teams like the Lakers and Magic, both of whom are eager to solidify their playoff aspirations.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Lakers, Magic named possible CJ McCollum trade suitors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-news-zion-williamson-sighting-fans-wondering-what-his-deal-is');   ga('set', 'title', 'Zion Williamson sighting has Pelicans fans wondering what his deal is');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zion-Williamson-sighting-has-fans-wondering-what-his-deal-is.jpg"></figure><h1>Zion Williamson sighting has Pelicans fans wondering what his deal is</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-19T10:23:05-08:00">December 19th, 10:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-19T10:23:05-08:00">December 19th, 10:23am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New Orleans Pelicans are eagerly awaiting the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-evp-david-griffin-stand-pat-despite-zion-williamson-brandon-ingram-injuries">return of Zion Williamson</a>, who has been out of the lineup for several weeks now with a hamstring injury. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-fighting-teams-schedule-cooper-flagg-ace-bailey-vj-edgecombe">The Pelicans have suffered mightily</a> as a result of all their injuries, currently sitting dead last in the Western Conference at 5-22 and with trade rumors starting to swirl.</p><p>Prior to Thursday evening’s road game vs the Houston Rockets, video emerged showing Williamson putting in some resistance band work during the team’s shootaround in the morning, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.</p><p>https://x.com/WillGuillory/status/1869789743174824360</p><p>However, fans on X, formerly Twitter, <a href="https://x.com/WillGuillory/status/1869789743174824360" rel="noopener">weren’t quite sure</a> what to make of the footage they saw.</p><p>“Learning how to walk again!!!” wrote one fan, referencing a previous bizarre report about the Pelicans reportedly teaching Williamson how to walk correctly.</p><p>Other users were projecting that a return to the lineup could be on the horizon for the Pelicans star.</p><p>“He’s gotta be getting close,” one fan speculated.</p><p>As of now, there is still no timetable for Williamson’s return to the lineup, but the Pelicans could certainly use all of the help they can get at the current juncture.</p><p>After pushing all of their chips to the center of the table this offseason by trading several assets to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray, New Orleans has seen its season completely derailed by injuries so far this year, and even though the season’s just over a quarter of the way through, they may have already dug themselves a hole that is too deep to overcome.</p><p>Still, if Williamson is able to return at some point soon, it’s a possibility that the team could finally start to string some wins together and make a run for the playoffs.</p><p>In any case, the Pelicans and Rockets are slated to tip off at 8:00 PM ET from Houston.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Zion Williamson sighting has Pelicans fans wondering what his deal is

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-news-cj-mccollum-trey-murphy-iii-address-trade-rumors-rockets-nba-deadline');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pelicans’ CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III address trade rumors before visiting Rockets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CJ-McCollum-Trey-Murphy-III-address-trade-rumors-before-Rockets-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Pelicans’ CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III address trade rumors before visiting Rockets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T19:16:43-08:00">December 18th, 7:16pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T19:16:43-08:00">December 18th, 7:16pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-dyson-daniels-nola-cursed-label">cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans</a> are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which rotational pieces are available in a trade. The outside noise had become near-deafening over the past few weeks as the Pelicans (5-22) fell to the bottom of the Western Conference standings.</p><p>Murphy III <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs8zPXBm0h0" rel="noopener">did not hold back</a> when asked about the team’s difficulties and some Pelicans being mentioned in NBA Trade Deadline rumors.</p><p>“It’s part of the business,” Murphy III stated. “I figured it out my rookie year, especially when the trade deadline came and they traded (Nickeil Alexander-Walker). He was one of my best friends. I was with him for every road trip, dinner, and all that stuff. The next day he is gone so you kind of get numb to it. It’s a part of reality. You just wish the best for the next person.”</p><p>McCollum<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3k1iw9WK5g" rel="noopener"> brushed off the yearly tradition</a> with a laugh.</p><p>“What are the rumors?” McCollum asked. “What players have been (named)?”</p><p>“I’ve been in the league a long time,” added McCollum. “It’s the time of the year where you can turn your mentions off (for your cell phone). You can turn on your alerts or turn them off. For a lot of guys who’ve been in the league, they understand it. Generally speaking, most guys aren’t going to be lifers on one team. There are only a handful of guys throughout the league’s history that have only played on one team.”</p><p>Fans of the Pelicans did get some sympathy from a somber-sounding McCollum.</p><p>“It’s been difficult. Losing is not great. You don’t really feel comfortable doing anything,” McCollum stressed. “It doesn’t really feel comfortable going out to eat. You feel bad for the fans and everyone involved in the environment of trying to win games. But it’s our reality. We’ve got to continue to work hard and give ourselves the best chance to dig ourselves out of a tough hole.”</p><h2>Pelicans trying to break a losing cycle</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CJ-McCollum-defense-Pelicans.jpg"><figcaption>Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-pelicans-cannot-move-dejounte-murray-before-nba-trade-deadline-dyson-daniels-draft-assets">Pelicans have limited options</a> considering the market for Murray, Ingram, and Williamson. Murphy III has been in this kind of 25% win rate cycle before unfortunately.</p><p>“I haven’t been on the best teams in my life, I’ll say that,” admitted Murphy III. “It is not fun when you are accustomed to winning. Last year we won almost 50 games, winning at a decently high rate. Now it doesn’t feel good. People are frustrated. We want to make a change about it and in ourselves, you know, fighting it out. Against Indiana, at times we weren’t playing together.”</p><p>McCollum, ever the consummate professional oozing veteran leadership, maintained an even keel when detailing what the Pelicans might change.</p><p>“You’ve got to do your job,” McCollum said. “Your job is to prepare and give your best effort each night. It starts with preparation and trying to string together some wins. We’re not doing well, so teams are going to be circling like sharks. Trying to see who they can poach. Our team is maybe entertaining trades, maybe not entertaining trades. Who knows? It’s about how you prepare.”</p><p>In a multi-billion dollar industry, someone is always watching how a player prepares for and reacts to certain situations. McCollum knows those eyes can lead to life-changing moments. It led him to the Pelicans after all.</p><p>“You want to be in the position to be liked by more than just one team because it means you have something to offer,” McCollum stressed. “If teams are calling and inquiring about you, it means you have value beyond where you’re currently at. Your job is to create value for yourself and your family.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III address trade rumors before visiting Rockets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-pelicans-cannot-move-dejounte-murray-before-nba-trade-deadline-dyson-daniels-draft-assets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Pelicans cannot move Dejounte Murray before NBA Trade Deadline');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Pelicans-cannot-move-Dejounte-Murray-before-NBA-Trade-Deadline.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Pelicans cannot move Dejounte Murray before NBA Trade Deadline</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T18:18:59-08:00">December 18th, 6:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T18:18:59-08:00">December 18th, 6:18pm</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-pelicans-open-trade-business-3-exceptions">New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls</a> for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is why Murray is the most unlikely to change addresses before the season ends.</p><p>Williamson and Ingram are former All-Stars with injury concerns and questionable contract statuses. Someone will still take a swing, especially small market teams unable to attract All-Star free agents. Soon-to-be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-player-traded-veteran-nba-deadline">Pelicans’ sixth man CJ McCollum is a mid-tier addition</a> on a team-friendly deal but not a second option on any title contender. Still, each would command at least a prospect, some salary filler, and a first-round pick plus options in a negotiation. Well, that is what it cost to acquire Murray and the 28-year-old’s stock has dipped since joining the Pelicans.</p><p>Murray is averaging 16.6 points, 6.8 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.7 steals/blocks over the first 10 games with New Orleans. The Pelicans knew there would be an adjustment period even without the rash of injuries. However, 4.2 turnovers every 33 minutes is a problem no team with postseason aspirations can overcome. Murray <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1627749" rel="noopener">posting career lows</a> in practically every major category, 28.1% from three-point range for example, is another knock.</p><p>Even fouls per game are at an all-time high (that’s a bad thing) for someone with Murray’s defensive reputation. It’s hard to see a return on the level of Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first-round picks for Murray being recouped by the Pelicans. New Orleans would find few, if any, front offices with that package to offer and also a pressing need to bring Murray into the fold.</p><h2>Dejounte Murray’s market limits Pelicans options</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dejounte-Murray-Pelicans-1.jpg"><figcaption>Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Golden State Warriors are no longer shopping for a ballhandler after nabbing Dennis Schroder and a second-rounder for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks. Every other contender (Top 10 record) has their point guard of the future already in the starting lineup.</p><p>Selling low on Dejounte Murray before the NBA trade deadline would be a risky move for EVP David Griffin’s front office. Murray’s underwhelming performance so far is an outlier that most contenders could overlook, sure. None will be easily convinced to send back a prospect like Dyson Daniels, a veteran with Larry Nance Jr.’s leadership, or two first-round draft picks.</p><p>Would the Los Angeles Lakers still want to part ways with De’Angelo Russell and draft picks? Could the Orlando Magic call in need of reinforcements? Trying to drum up a bidding war beyond those two teams is hard to imagine.</p><p>Giving a disgruntled fanbase more ammo and driving away interest while the Smoothie King Center sits mostly empty is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-saints-news-fans-new-side-gayle-benson-amid-losing-seasons">something an assertive Pelicans ownership is going to notice</a>. The significant draft assets invested in acquiring Murray make it difficult to justify a rushed decision. Figuring out Murray’s turnover problems is a more pressing issue than seeking a trade that will likely not yield favorable returns.</p><p>At least it should be. It’s already hard to sell to seemingly give up on Dejounte Murray given what <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-dyson-daniels-nola-cursed-label">Dyson Daniels is doing for the Atlanta Hawks.</a> The Pelicans need to focus on integrating Murray into their system and maximizing his potential alongside other key players like Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III. A hasty trade could set back their progress and undermine the franchise’s long-term goals. it would also signal to the fans there is no conviction behind the vision that laid out in exit interviews last summer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Pelicans cannot move Dejounte Murray before NBA Trade Deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-vs-rockets-prediction-odds-pick-12-19-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pelicans vs. Rockets prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pelicans-vs-Rockets-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Pelicans vs. Rockets prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T13:45:10-08:00">December 18th, 1:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T13:45:10-08:00">December 18th, 1:45pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Rockets have started turning things around after a couple of lean years, while the New Orleans Pelicans are regressing to that position. The Rockets were at the bottom of the standings over the past few seasons, but that is where the Pelicans now find themselves. The Rockets are third in the Western Conference but have won just six of their past ten games. Unsurprisingly, the Pelicans have succeeded against the Rockets over the past few seasons, winning seven of the last ten meetings. However, they split the season series in 2023-24 when the Rockets won the first two meetings, and then the Pelicans returned the favor with two victories to end the year. It’s time to continue our NBA odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Pelicans-Rockets prediction and pick.</p><p><b><i>Here are the Pelicans-Rockets <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba" rel="noopener">NBA odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>NBA Odds: Pelicans-Rockets Odds</b></h2><p>New Orleans Pelicans: +10 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +390</p><p>Houston Rockets: -10 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -525</p><p>Over: 217.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 217.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How To Watch Pelicans vs. Rockets</b></h2><p>Time: 8 PM ET/5 PM PT</p><p>TV: Space City Home Network, Gulf Coast Sports &amp; Entertainment Network</p><p><i><b>*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/nba/?irad=356361&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(Get Access | Save $30)</a>*</b></i></p><h2><b>Why the Pelicans Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Pelicans have lost nine of their past ten games, which includes losses to some of the league’s worst teams. It has put New Orleans as the new worst team in the league, and it’s hard to argue that the standings are telling a lie. The injuries are the biggest concern for the Pelicans, as Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson highlight the injury report. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-linked-nuggets-trade-pursuits">Ingram and Williamson may never play another game with the Pelicans</a>, as they are both on the trade block.</p><h2><b>Why the Rockets Could Cover the Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rockets had an opportunity to advance to the NBA Cup final but lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals. It was their third loss in their last five games, which includes dropping results to the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. However, the team has had some impressive wins over the past ten games, including winning as an underdog against the Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s a bit surprising that the Rockets have experienced this turnaround quickly, but the question is whether they can sustain it for the entire year.</p><p>The Rockets could have some help adding to their third-place seeding in the Western Conference. Houston is short a wing in their lineup, and they could be the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockets-news-jimmy-butler-favored-land-houston-if-heat-trade-him">favorites to land Jimmy Butler at the upcoming trade deadline</a>. The Rockets haven’t been short of any success, which includes making it to the NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p><p>It’s a battle between the worst offensive team in the league and one of the best defensive teams. The Pelicans rank 30th with 105.1 points per game, while the Rockets rank third with 106.1 points allowed per game. The Rockets defense ranks better than the Pelicans offense in nearly every category.</p><h2><b>Final Pelicans-Rockets Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Pelicans don’t have many players left who can score for them. However, they have covered three of their past five games and have lost by more than ten points just twice over their last five games. The Rocket’s offense isn’t spectacular, as they scored less than 100 points in three of their past four games. Covering a ten-point spread will be hard if you can’t score at least 100 points.</p><p><b>Final Pelicans-Rockets Prediction &amp; Pick: Pelicans +10 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pelicans vs. Rockets prediction, odds, pick – 12/19/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-linked-nuggets-trade-pursuits');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Brandon-Ingram-also-linked-to-Nuggets-trade-pursuits.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T08:15:26-08:00">December 18th, 8:15am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T19:17:17-08:00">December 18th, 7:17pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Brandon Ingram trade rumors continue to swirl around him, and this time the Denver Nuggets. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been involved in a variety of trade discussions, but this one with Denver is the newest of the bunch. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-turned-down-pelicans-offer">Ingram declined the Pelicans $50 million per season offer</a>, his time in the city <a href="https://x.com/IanBegley/status/1869202861634318632" rel="noopener">might be coming to a close</a>.</p><p>SNY’s Ian Begley reported from The Athletic that “Brandon Ingram is another player among the group on their radar. The clearest pathway for Denver to make a trade for a big scorer with a significant salary would be to include Michael Porter Jr. in the deal.”</p><p>Porter Jr. has three years and $114 million left on his contract. For the Nuggets to trade for Ingram, they’ll need to include him in the deal. Still, Ingram is in the final year of his contract and could be an unrestricted free agent after the year. However, the Nuggets might need a secondary scorer as soon as possible.</p><p>Ingram is having a solid season thus far. He’s averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He’s also shooting <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/ingrabr01.html" rel="noopener">46.5% from the field and 37.4% from three</a> while being the top-scoring option. Not to mention, Zion Williamson hasn’t played a game for New Orleans this season. It’s forcing much of the defensive game plan against Ingram. He’s performing well, considering the circumstances.</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram’s trade with the Pelicans and Nuggets could do wonders</b></h2><p>On a team with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the former Duke basketball forward will thrive with the duo. After all, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-trade-brandon-ingram-new-contract">Pelicans are rumored to likely trade Ingram rather than extend him</a>. Although Murray is having a rough season, Jokic is playing at an MVP level. Not to mention, he’s practically carrying the offense while playing an absurd amount of minutes.</p><p>While Christian Braun and others have stepped up, there’s not that secondary to take pressure off of Jokic. It was supposed to be Murray, but after his struggles, Denver might want to pull the trigger on a potential deal. Someone like Ingram can unlock an interesting dynamic at the forward position.</p><p>His innate scoring ability, mixed with an improved playmaking ability, is essential for a top-tier offense. Plus, they can give the ball to Ingram late in games, in addition to Jokic. That two-man game is a scary thought for an opposing defense. With all that being said, it’s only a rumor. The Nuggets are the No. 5 seed and are in a comfortable position. If they need to or desire to make a move, they have the pieces necessary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/ranking-best-jonathan-kuminga-trade-destinations-warriors-let-go');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ranking best Jonathan Kuminga trade destinations if Warriors finally let go');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ranking-best-Jonathan-Kuminga-trade-destinations-if-Warriors-finally-let-go.jpg"></figure><h1>Ranking best Jonathan Kuminga trade destinations if Warriors finally let go</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T06:48:20-08:00">December 18th, 6:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T06:48:20-08:00">December 18th, 6:48am</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/spencersee10" rel="facebook">Spencer See</a>Spencer See is a part-time writer at ClutchPoints focusing on the NBA, evergreen content and celebrity lifestyle. He is also a lifelong fan of LeBron James. In his free time, he either goes fishing or watches basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For quite some time, Jonathan Kuminga has been a fixture in trade rumors. With the Warriors <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-trade-deadline-warriors-send-james-wiseman-pistons-3-team-trade-hawks">giving up several of their young guns including James Wiseman</a> and Jordan Poole, there’s a strong possibility that Kuminga is next.</p><p>The seventh overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft endured a slow development. However, the NBA champion is already showing positive signs, following up a stellar 2023-2024 season. Kuminga <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kuminjo01.html" rel="noopener">is averaging</a> 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per outing while shooting 44.4% from the field overall and 31.0% from beyond the arc.</p><p>While Kuminga has made an impact, the Warriors are also in a dilemma whether to win-now with their aging core or to stick with their youngsters. The Warriors are currently 14-10, which is good for the fifth seed in the West. Unfortunately, nearly every basketball fan will agree that the Warriors could use a third star to boost their championship ceiling.</p><p>It’s safe to say that Kuminga is one of the Warriors’ best trade assets. So, let’s rank the best Jonathan Kuminga trade destinations if the Warriors finally let him go.</p><h2><b>Miami Heat</b></h2><p>The Miami Heat are looking more like a team that’s preparing for life after Jimmy Butler as the season progresses. With the Heat possibly hitting the rebuild button, there’s no doubt that Jonathan Kuminga would easily thrive under the Heat Culture.</p><p>The franchise has already established a reputation for developing solid talent. This is something that a young big man like Kuminga can benefit from. Moreover, the former first-round draft pick should have no problems getting some help. With Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro already in tow, adding another building block like the 6-foot-7 power forward should ease Butler’s impending exit.</p><p>In order for Kuminga to arrive in South Beach, they will probably surrender six-time NBA All-Star Butler to the Bay Area, as part of a blockbuster deal. For the Warriors, adding Butler to their roster should help them land the third star they’ve been waiting for, in order to maximize Curry’s closing window. The move also gives Butler a solid chance to finally capture an elusive NBA title.</p><h2><b>Los Angeles Lakers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jonathan-Kuminga-1.jpg"><figcaption>Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Aside from the chatter about Butler landing in Golden State, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-perfect-lebron-james-trade-offer-to-lakers-if-he-shockingly-demands-out">LeBron James has also been on the Warriors’ radar</a> for quite some time. In fact, things could materialize by this season’s trade deadline. While the Warriors have been dreaming about a James-Curry pairing, similar to what happened at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the move should also benefit an up-and-coming Kuminga.</p><p>By playing for the Lakers, Kuminga gets a chance to play alongside one of the best big men in the NBA in the form of Anthony Davis. A Davis-Kuminga pairing should ultimately boost the Lakers frontcourt from the get-go, as both players can make an impact on both ends of the floor. In addition to this, the addition of Kuminga to the Purple and Gold allows the franchise to cushion the blow as they prepare for life after The King.</p><p>For Kuminga to join the Lakers, the Warriors will have to include him along with a haul of youngsters to entice the Lakers to give up their megastar. In a Lakers uniform, it’s a safe bet that Kuminga will have more opportunities to unleash his true potential. The move should give a fresh start to the Lakers organization and the promising forward who’s been waiting to break out.</p><h2><b>New Orleans Pelicans</b></h2><p>Imagine a trio of Zion Williamson, Yves Missi, and Jonathan Kuminga. The Pelicans will certainly have no shortage of size, possibly tormenting their opponents in multiple ways. The Pelicans have always been a dark horse, waiting to break out. Having Kuminga in the team should finally elevate the squad into a more consistent threat in the Western Conference.</p><p>Given that the Pelicans are still a young team, Kuminga should easily align with the team’s timeline. Moreover, he should also be able to fit better under Willie Green’s system. Nonetheless, size is a huge factor in winning basketball games. As a result, throwing Kuminga into the mix with a roster that already has Williamson and Missi should be an intimidating frontcourt.</p><p>The Pelicans’ best asset to acquire Kuminga will be All-Star Brandon Ingram. Ingram should fill the holes for the Warriors at the forward position. Moreover, he’s also a top-caliber forward who should theoretically fit well in Kerr’s system. In fact, it’s worth noting that Ingram has been linked to the Warriors as early as the offseason. Now that the Warriors can give a better assessment of their young guns, it won’t be surprising if they pull the trigger to acquire Ingram at the deadline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ranking best Jonathan Kuminga trade destinations if Warriors finally let go

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-insider-predicts-zion-williamson-trade-value-if-moved');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Insider predicts Zion Williamson’s trade value if moved');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pelicans-news-Zion-Williamson-makes-official-agency-decision.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Insider predicts Zion Williamson’s trade value if moved</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T14:00:12-08:00">December 16th, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T14:00:12-08:00">December 16th, 2:00pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Zion <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-zion-williamson-hamstring-injury-update-timeline">Williamson is still sidelined</a> for the New Orleans Pelicans as he’s suffering from a hamstring injury. Injuries have the story of Williamson’s career, and now rumors have started to float around on what his trade value could look like if the Pelicans <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42878124/nba-trade-deadline-2025-10-players-watch-feb-6" rel="noopener">decided to move on from him</a>, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.</p><p>“As Charania reported last week, the Pelicans have no desire to waive Williamson despite an injury-marred career,” Marks wrote. “Williamson has played more than 60 games in two of his first five seasons and is currently out because of a left hamstring strain.</p><p>“Should New Orleans explore the trade market for Williamson and build around Ingram? The question is valid, especially if the Pelicans are tired of regularly seeing Williamson’s name on the injury report. The realization comes with New Orleans needing Williamson to be available if it wants to maximize his value on the court or in a trade.</p><p>“If they do move him, the Pelicans can acquire expiring contracts and perhaps a future first-round pick. New Orleans can outright release Williamson this summer with no financial obligation.”</p><p>When Williamson is healthy, he’s one of the more dominant players in the league, but it’s hard to get him on the floor due to injuries. If the Pelicans do want to go their separate ways, it will be interesting to see what his trade value looks like.</p><h2>Zion Williamson dealing with hamstring injury</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Williamson-on-the-sidelines.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-zion-williamson-leaves-cavaliers-game-with-potential-injury">Zion Williamson hasn’t played since Nov. 6</a> due to a left hamstring strain, and at the beginning of December, he received an update on his return. The Pelicans announced on Dec. 4 that Williamson was <a href="https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/new-orleans-pelicans-medical-updates-december-4-2024" rel="noopener">progressing well through rehabilitation</a> and will be re-examined by the team’s medical personnel in approximately two weeks, which should be right around the corner.</p><p>Williamson hasn’t been the only player on the Pelicans that have dealt with injuries this season, but the team is slowly starting to get healthy. Due to the injuries, the Pelicans have found themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 5-22 record.</p><p>The Pelicans have a lot of talent on the roster, but there’s still a question of how it will come together when everybody is back playing. There have been talks that Williamson and Brandom Ingram can’t play together, while Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum might not be the best fit with each other as well. Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones have been solid as three-and-D players, and don’t need the ball as much to be effective.</p><p>Once Williamson returns, the Pelicans’ chemistry will truly be put to the test.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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