Zion Williamson is taking a leaner approach to his sixth NBA season. The No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft had lofty expectations — expectations that he has only partially met. The 6-6 forward has been a great scorer, but his health and discipline have been concerns since entering the league. Williamson is listed […]
Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star misses final minutes of Play-In loss vs. Lakers with leg soreness
The best game of Zion Williamson’s young professional career ended abruptly, and in unfortunate fashion. The 23-year-old forward scored a game-high 40 points for the Pelicans in their Play-In game against the Lakers. But late in the fourth quarter of Williamson’s sterling postseason debut, he appeared to be in pain after scoring a clutch bucket to tie the […]
Pat McAfee-Norby Williamson beef, explained: ESPN host felt 'at war' with company executives
“The Pat McAfee Show” is on a post-NFL season break. But that doesn’t mean the program’s outspoken host is on vacation. Indeed, McAfee has appeared on several other programs during his show’s planned hiatus. And on Thursday’s episode of the “All The Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, he didn’t hold back in […]
Stephen A. Smith-Pelicans beef, explained: New Orleans roasts ESPN analyst after Zion Williamson insults
Stephen A. Smith again took aim at Zion Williamson’s weight Friday. So the Pelicans decided to fire back at the ESPN analyst. Smith, who previously called out Williamson’s weight in December 2023, took additional jabs during ESPN’s “Get Up” on Friday morning. The Pelicans responded with posts on X (formerly Twitter) that took shots at […]
Best NBA Player Prop Bets Today (2/23): Tyrese Maxey, Zion Williamson headline top props for Friday
With the highs and lows of All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, the NBA welcomes the weekend with a solid 10-game slate on Friday night. We have some marquee games to look forward to at every timeframe this evening, and we’ve also identified some solid betting opportunities on the player prop market. Getting us started […]