Trey Murphy III is returning for the Pelicans after an anle sprain, but Dejounte Murray is now on the injury report.

Trey Murphy III scored 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113.

As New Orleans TV analyst Antonio Daniels put it early in the fourth quarter of a nip-and-tuck game against the defending NBA champions, “When Pelicans fans were so excited about this team to start the season,

The Dallas Mavericks lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday night to the last-place team in the NBA’s Western Conference New Orleans Pelicans 119-116. The nature of the defeat is what drew attention, however.

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly have several intriguing trade chips, but according to People Insider Jake Fischer, Javonte Green is the Pelican that teams should monitor as the February 6 trade deadline approaches.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of Irving’s latest injury management because of a bulging disc in his back. Irving said Tuesday that he would “most likely” play in a game that was on the road after the Mavericks suffered a lopsided loss at home to Denver the night before.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been busy trying to find a suitable trade for incumbent franchise cornerstone Brandon Ingram. In fact, “there remains a chance” he returns to the lineup, according to The Stein Line insider Jake Fischer.

Pelicans' forward Trey Murphy had a week filled with highlights, showing why he's destined to be a future star in the NBA.

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Kyrie Irving addressed his injury concern following the Mavericks' big victory against the Thunder on Friday night.