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Despite “successful season,” Pelicans’ off-season is “a time to get better”

• By: Les East

Griffin touts Pelicans success, character and desire to return to play this year

• April 9, 2020
• By Ken Trahan

Griffin said that the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus is “much larger than basketball.” Griffin echoed the thoughts of NBA commissioner Adam Silver that “it dwarfs all sports.”

Pelicans and FOX Sports New Orleans announce additional encore game broadcasts

• April 8, 2020
• By Press Release

The New Orleans Pelicans and FOX Sports New Orleans today announced 10 additional Pelicans games from the 2019-20 season that will re-air on the team’s regional television network as part of FOX Sports New Orleans’ encore programming.

Goodness, kindness on display in the face of sadness, loneliness

• March 28, 2020
• By Ken Trahan

For those us involved in the wonderful, wacky, wild, wooly, sometimes even weird world of sports, it is not surprising that so many people find themselves wanting for the ability to attend or to watch live games.

Gayle Benson says ‘I miss everyone’ in podcast

• March 25, 2020
• By Jude Young

With one of the leaders of her franchises and another close confidant having tested positive for the coronavirus, Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson understands the need to take all precautions regarding COVID-19.

Flashback: Javonte Smart and Scotlandville face Oak Hill Academy on 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend

• March 25, 2020
• By CCS Staff

Future LSU guard Smart and his talented Scotlandville squad faced a national power in a game full of college signees.

Jrue Holiday among top-ranked players in NBA

• March 17, 2020
• By Ken Trahan

There are a ton of opinions about who the best and the most valuable players in the now quiet NBA.

Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund created; additional assistance announced

• March 16, 2020
• By Press Release

Gayle Benson has personally donated $1 million to create the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund in response to the Coronavirus situation affecting so many lives in our community.

Pelicans announce ticket policy for postponed games

• March 16, 2020
• By Press Release

Following last week’s announcement that the NBA temporarily suspended the 2019-20 season in response to public health concerns related to COVID-19, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently announced that all games have been postponed.

Zion Williamson pledges to cover 30 days of salaries for Smoothie King Center workers

• March 13, 2020
• By CCS Staff

Last summer’s top overall pick posted on Instagram his plans to pay arena workers’ salaries for 30 days.

Pelicans-Kings game postponed as NBA suspends season

• March 11, 2020
• By Lenny Vangilder

Wednesday night’s game between the Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings was postponed barely an hour after the NBA announced it was suspending game play in the 2019-20 season until further notice.