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The New Orleans Pelicans provided updates on their two biggest stars going into Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.

Forget the NBA playoffs—this is the real competition. Each year the New Orleans Pelicans host the most intense, cutthroat race known to humankind: the Baby Crawl Race.

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111 on Wednesday night.

Country Day has two starting basketball players whose fathers were first-round draft picks in their respective sports.

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 New Orleans Pelicans have been anxiously waiting for Zion Williamson to take the next step. The former high school phenom may be doing just that.

NBA draft is chock full of talented young players, giving teams at the top of the order the opportunity to add future stars. ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo revealed their latest 2025 mock draft on Wednesday and predicted that a pair of star freshmen would be selected early,

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images / Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Many NBA fans have grown to respect LaVar Ball,