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New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin watches from the stands with his wife Meredith Hale Griffin in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. The Timberwolves won 104-97 (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson ruled out for rest against Portland a night after his return from injury

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy calls out from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New Orleans, in this Wednesday, April 14, 2021, file photo. The Knicks won 116-106. Stan Van Gundy is out as Pelicans coach following just one season at the helm. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) **FILE**

Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy out after one season at helm

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The Pelicans won 108-103. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ball bounces back with 33, Pelicans top Warriors 108-103

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, (15) drives to the rim as New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic blocks late shot, Nuggets hold off Pelicans 114-112

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, left, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, bottom right, and forward Nassir Little during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard scores 50, Blazers rally past Pelicans 125-124

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) dunks against Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Williamson, Ingram power Pelicans past Clippers 135-115

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket over Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, and center Rudy Gobert, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson dunks during the third quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Judge sides with Zion Williamson against ex-marketing agent

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson dunks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the Pelicans. “Year 1 was a lot mentally and physically for me, but I needed that experience,” Williamson said Wednesday, Dec. 2, as the Pelicans underwent preparations for training camp. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in Year 2

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a shot against Sacramento Kings' Richaun Holmes (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Pelicans resting Zion Williamson against Wizards

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New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson wears a Black Lives Matter shirt while warming up before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Zion Williamson starts, but doesn’t finish, for Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Zion Williamson lawyer asks judge to disregard affidavit

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Pelicans rookie Williamson says he feels like he is in good shape as he prepares to help lead New Orleans' eight-game push to make the NBA playoffs. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Zion Williamson confident in his health, Pelicans’ prospects

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans. The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Williamson seeks to avoid answering ex-agent’s questions

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' James Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Holiday has 37 points help Pelicans top Timberwolves 120-107

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) can't grab a pass at the basket, next to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Gallinari, Paul push Thunder past Zion, Pelicans 123-118

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Brook Lopez (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Giannis has 34 points, 17 rebounds as Bucks top Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots in front of Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion has 21 points and 11 rebs, Pelicans top Celtics 123-108

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT CITY - Virginia forward Jay Huff (30) and North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, right, collide under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) **FILE**

Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press