Pelicans extend Gentry through 2020-21 season
Alvin Gentry will get a raise for the 2018-19 season, a guaranteed deal for 2019-20 and a performance-based deal for 2020-21, sources told ESPN.
2018 SeasonAll times ET
2018 Schedule
48-34, 2nd in Southwest
- 3/13W 119-115
- 3/15L 98-93
- 3/17L 107-101
- 3/18W 108-89
- 3/20W 115-105
- 3/21W 96-92
- 3/22W 128-125
- 3/24L 114-91
- 3/27L 107-103
- 3/30L 107-102
- 4/1L 109-104
- 4/4W 123-95
- 4/6W 122-103
- 4/7W 126-120
- 4/9W 113-100
- 4/11W 122-98
- 4/14W 97-95
- 4/17W 111-102
- 4/19W 119-102
- 4/21W 131-123
- 4/28L 123-101
- 5/1L 121-116
- 5/4W 119-100
- 5/6L 118-92
- 5/8L 113-104
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Sources: 76ers' Brown to bring Williams on staff
Former Pelicans head coach Monty Williams has agreed to a deal to join Brett Brown's coaching staff as the lead assistant with the 76ers, league sources told ESPN.
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Bobby Marks ESPN
Anthony Davis has now met the super max criteria (All-NBA in 2 out of 3 seasons) and is eligible to sign the largest contract in NBA history next summer (2019). The extension projects to be worth $230 million with a cap hit in 2020-21 starting at $39.7 million.
Gobert, Davis lead All-Defensive team voting
Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, both finalists for Defensive Player of the Year, led the voting for the NBA's All-Defensive team.
Bobby Marks ESPN
Jrue Holiday will earn $100K for being named All-Defensive First Team. Holiday had earned $765K in previous bonuses and New Orleans will now have a $25.97M cap hit in 2018-19.
Gentry: Everyone wants Cousins back with Pels
As DeMarcus Cousins heads toward free agency, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says "there's not one single person" in the organization that doesn't want the All-Star big man to return to the team.
NBA's best social media moments: Subtweets and throwback pictures
There have been two themes over the past two weeks on NBA social: shade and nostalgia.
The Undefeated: DeMarcus Cousins: 'I'm shooting to be ready for training camp'
Center talks about his rehab, impending free agency and New Orleans
Harden, LeBron, Davis finalists for MVP award
The NBA announced the finalists for its regular-season awards, with LeBron James, James Harden and Anthony Davis the finalists for MVP honors.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
The Warriors are up 95-75 on Pelicans after three quarters. One more quarter separates the defending champs from a meeting with the Rockets.
AD: No championship, no success (0:37)
Warriors dispatch Pelicans (2:24)
Curry, Durant lead Warriors into Western Conference finals
Stephen Curry had 28 points, Kevin Durant scored 24 and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by dismantling Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans 113-104 in Game 5 of Tuesday night.
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
Jrue Holiday and Anthony Davis are going down fighting for the Pelicans. Holiday has a triple double and Davis has been a monster throughout the series. The future is bright in New Orleans if they can add another piece or two this summer.
Stars carry Warriors, eliminate Pelicans in Game 5
Behind monster performances from its four stars, Golden State advanced to the Western Conference finals to face off against the Rockets.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Golden State has its biggest lead of the game. New Orleans trails by 13 two minutes into the third quarter. The Warriors are trying to put the game out of reach in this quarter, just like they've done many times this season.
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
Solid effort from Pelicans so far. They've withstood a few Warriors runs and hung tough. Anthony Davis is in the middle of a huge night with 18 points and 10 rebounds already. New Orleans has to maintain its composure to start the second half — the beginning of the third quarter of Game 4 is when Golden State took control of the game for good.
Draymond drops in on Pelicans' huddle (0:15)
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
Pelicans hanging on early. Their long range shooting them is keeping them in it. They are 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. Jrue Holiday has eight points but the Pelicans have to do a better job of taking care of the ball — they already have five turnovers.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Kevin Durant was given a body shot by Nikola Mirotic on a 3-point attempt, sending the forward to the hardwood. Durant got up and tried to approach Mirotic, but teammates intervened.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Pelicans are doubling Kevin Durant hard and leaving Draymond Green open more than usual. That's the plan in this potential elimination game.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
NBA lottery-projected guard Trae Young out of Oklahoma is on the court prior to Warriors hosting Pelicans for Game 5.
2017-18 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 65 | 17 | .793 | - | L1 |
| New Orleans | 48 | 34 | .585 | 17 | W5 |
| San Antonio | 47 | 35 | .573 | 18 | L1 |
| Dallas | 24 | 58 | .293 | 41 | L4 |
| Memphis | 22 | 60 | .268 | 43 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game111.73rd
Rebounds Per Game44.310th
Assists Per Game26.83rd
Points Allowed110.429th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 52 | .366 |
| 2014-15 | 45 | 37 | .549 |
| 2013-14 | 34 | 48 | .415 |