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Chad Ford discusses the NBA Draft Lottery preview and guesses which teams would select what player at the top-3 spots.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

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Marcus Thompson II of The Oakland Tribune: Warriors guard Jarrett Jack was on the verge of tears as he stood at his locker. He couldn't find the words to truly express what he was feeling, so he let his attire do the talking for him. "Usually before ...

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was the only unanimous selection for the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie first team, the league announced Tuesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans say guard Eric Gordon has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Chad Ford offers his second mock draft of 2013, and Nerlens Noel is still the top pick.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Duke says the NCAA did not find any wrongdoing after looking into a jewelry purchase of nearly $100,000 by a basketball player on the Blue Devils' most recent national championship team.

Owner Tom Benson announced that the NBA team in New Orleans is now officially called the Pelicans.

Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty ImagesUse your eyes, pick Damian Lillard. Use evidence, pick Anthony Davis.There's no arguing: People like Damian Lillard's game. I'm one of them. Hell yes I feel the urge to honor that guy, and, as a Blazer fan, t...

Just finished listening to a news conference about the New Orleans Pelicans and their new name. If I were to summarize the nation's reaction to the Hornets becoming the Pelicans, in a word, I'd say: bemused. It's happening right now on Twitter (no...

When we invited Uni Watch readers to rename and redesign the New Orleans Hornets last spring, one of the five finalists was this New Orleans Pelicans design by reader Chris Giorgio. That design was by far the most popular option among those who voted...

Hornets owner Tom Benson is changing his team's nickname to the Pelicans and said the switch will create a bond with the city that could lead to a championship.

The New Orleans Hornets are prepared to announce they are changing their name to the New Orleans Pelicans, effective in the 2013-14 season, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.

Why New Orleans needs this mascot change.

As you've probably heard by now, the New Orleans Hornets may become the New Orleans Pelicans as soon as next season. That news was met with a raised eyebrow here at Uni Watch HQ. In May, we ran a "rename and redesign the Hornets" contest, and one ...

In Wednesday's sports-nickname news, it looks as if the New Orleans Hornets are changing their name — to the New Orleans Pelicans. Finally. My joy in this decision is less a result of believing the Hornets name needs to be back in Charlot...