The Sacramento Kings won their third in a row after solving two big problems against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran reserve wing player Javonte Green. The move opens the way for him to potentially sign with a contending team for the stretch run of the NBA regular season.

CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 140-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

The former Celtic center inked a deal with AS Monaco in the EuroLeague through the 2025-26 season according to a release from the team. The 32-year-old German center played with the New Orleans Pelicans this season but was dealt at the trade deadline to the Oklahoma City Thunder to enable the Pelicans to avoid the luxury tax.

The San Antonio Spurs have stayed in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a rematch of their game from Sunday night. The Spurs will be looking to correct their mistakes in the last game and come away with the victory in Tuesday night's rematch.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center.

Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-96 on Sunday night to open a

After losing to the Pelicans six times last season, the Kings have a chance for payback as they look for their fourth win of the season against the Pelicans, even if they are last in the Western Conference standings.

Herb Jones will likely miss the remainder of the season, Pelicans team officials said Tuesday (Feb. 11). Jones, named to NBA’s First Team All-Defense last season, was diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder recently.

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green calls a play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 25,

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points, Zion Williamson added 18 and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a two-game home game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs, 109-103. The Pelicans overcame