The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly are not closing the door on a long-term extension with forward Brandon Ingram. Jake Fischer, writing for The Stein

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling, sitting 15th in the Western Conference and nearly out of playoff contention. Zion Williamson’s continued absences have drawn strong criticism from six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen,

In 10 games this season, Zion is putting up 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game (an increase in boards would be a pretty big development, too) and the Pelicans are 4-6 with him in the lineup. That doesn't sound so inspiring, but they're 7-26 without him.

Richard Jefferson believes the New Orleans Pelicans have several desirable trade chips they can deal at the deadline.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in trade rumors all season, and recent comments by Zion Williamson may be a sign to trade him.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 22-17, which puts them in fifth place. The Pelicans are 8-32, which puts them in dead last (15th).

The NBA recently released their updated Rookie Ladder and Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans remains near the top of the rankings.

The New Orleans Pelicans head to United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are 8-32, which puts them in last place in the Western Conference. The Bulls are 18-21, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.

A proposed three-team trade could swap three different star forwards. The Wolves would acquire Brandon Ingram, New Orleans gets Miles Bridges, and Charlotte acquires Julius Randle . While this trade works due to contracts, all three teams would have to add another player or some future draft capital to sweeten up the deal.

The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the impending Feb. 6 trade deadline, per Jake Fischer for the Stein Line newsletter. "It