Less than 90 seconds into his first game with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, Kelly Olynyk showed one of the reasons he’s stuck around the NBA for 12

Star Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is enjoying playing alongside Kelly Olynyk, who they aquired at the trade deadline.

The New Orleans Pelicans won their first game since the All-Star break on Sunday, 114-96, over the San Antonio Spurs. New Orleans trailed by 17 in the first hal

Of course, New Orleans will be without Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray, who both are out for the rest of the season. The Pelicans have also ruled out Brandon Boston Jr., Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown for Thursday’s matchup with Phoenix. The good news ...

The New Orleans Pelicans plan to retain newly acquired Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk beyond this season, David Griffin said. Griffin praised both players for their veteran presence, high basketball IQ, and floor spacing as characteristics needed around star forward Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/SHzJPqpCi4

Olynyk was traded to New Orleans as a part of the deal that sent Brandon Ingram to the Raptors, and will play with his new team for the first time Friday. If Yves Missi (knee) doesn't play, Olynyk might end up in the starting lineup.

Pelicans star CJ McCollum had high praise for his new teammates, calling out the importance of having high-value veterans. "(Kelly Olynyk) has been great," McCollum said. "He's do