As the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are trying to find a way to get better to improve their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. With the New Orleans Pelicans having a lackluster year to due injuries, they could be a team looking to be in sell mode with some of their players.

As the New Orleans Pelicans grapple with the fact that their once-promising season ended before it really got off the ground, they are seen as one of the most willing "sellers" ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline.

Green will move to the first unit due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). The former Radford standout will make his 14th start of the campaign. He's averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.

Coming off bench against Jazz

It does not require a deep understanding of basketball or advanced analytics to see how much different Zion Williamson and the New Orleans ... while role players such as Jose Alvarado, Javonte Green and Daniel Theis have greatly improved the bench ...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after his alley-oop slam ... drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

New Orleans submitted an identical Tuesday injury report to what it listed prior to Monday’s win over Utah, with Yves Missi and Zion Williamson both questionable ... Utah Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Trey Murphy, Daniel Theis Season ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

With the trade deadline approaching, the New Orleans Pelicans are exploring ways to cut costs and address their challenges.

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the three-game slate.

After a busy week of work, the NBA features a smaller, three-game slate on DraftKings this Friday. It should still be a fun fantasy basketball night, though, since there are many interesting options to consider from the six teams in the player pool.

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