KIRA LEWIS JR. NEWS

Won't play in opener Lewis (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Lewis underwent ACL surgery in December last year and continues to work his way back to full strength. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Hornets, but it's possible New Orleans opts to shut him down for the first couple weeks of the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Lewis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Pistons, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Lewis continues to recover from an ACL surgery he underwent in December. It's unclear when he'll be able to return to game action, but following Friday's contest, the Pelicans have three more preseason games before they open the regular season against the Nets on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Lewis (knee) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bulls, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact Lewis is still recovering from an ACL surgery he underwent in December. It is still unclear if he will be able to return for the Pelicans' regular-season start Oct. 19. With Lewis and Brandon Ingram out Tuesday, Naji Marshall will start.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Williamson touts his physical, mental well being

Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson says he's in the best physical shape of his career and is heading into his fourth pro season with a “true resolve” to show the world what he...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still rehabbing Lewis (knee) isn't cleared for 5-on-5 work ahead of training camp, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lewis underwent surgery in December last year to repair a torn ACL and a Grade 2 MCL sprain of his right knee. It's unclear if he's in danger of missing the start of the regular season, which begins Oct. 19, but it sounds like he still has a few steps to clear before being ready for game action.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Keeping Eye On Kira Lewis Jr.'s Rehab The New Orleans Pelicans are keeping a close eye on Kira Lewis Jr.’s rehab as more team call about possible 2022 NBA Draft night trades.

JUNE 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Valanciunas and the Pelicans host conference foe Phoenix

New Orleans plays Phoenix in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix, New Orleans face off with series tied 2-2

The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans are in a 2-2 series tie in the Western Conference first round

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against New Orleans

The Phoenix Suns visit the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Orleans, Phoenix tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The Phoenix Suns visit the New Orleans Pelicans for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valanciunas and the Pelicans visit Phoenix to start playoffs

The Phoenix Suns host the New Orleans Pelicans to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers meet the Pelicans in play-in game

The Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Orleans and San Antonio square off in play-in game

The New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden State faces New Orleans on 4-game win streak

Golden State seeks to build upon its four-game win streak with a victory against New Orleans

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against New Orleans

Memphis will try to keep its nine-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies play New Orleans

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland visits New Orleans on 3-game road slide

Portland looks to end its three-game road skid with a victory over New Orleans

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sacramento hosts New Orleans on 4-game home slide

Sacramento will look to break its four-game home skid when the Kings host New Orleans

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles hosts New Orleans after Covington's 43-point outing

Los Angeles takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Robert Covington scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 153-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles faces New Orleans, looks to stop 4-game skid

Los Angeles will try to end its four-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Lakers play New Orleans

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans on 4-game losing streak

Portland looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers play New Orleans

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James and the Lakers visit the Pelicans

LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup against New Orleans averaging 30.0 points per game

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Antonio visits New Orleans for conference matchup

New Orleans plays San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan and the Bulls face the Pelicans

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup with New Orleans averaging 27.6 points per game

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte plays New Orleans, looks for 5th straight victory

Charlotte is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over New Orleans

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valanciunas, McCollum power Pelicans past Hawks, 117-112

Jonas Valanciunas had 26 points and 12 rebounds, CJ McCollum added 25 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-112

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS