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New Orleans Pelicans: Nickeil Alexander-Walker is crucial for 2021 success The New Orleans Pelicans will need Nickeil Alexander-Walker to perform if they want to make the playoffs in 2021 Last night there was someth...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans' Van Gundy talks teaching, commitment to defense

New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy sees a New Orleans roster brimming with young players with obvious talent, but also plenty to learn about the way basketball is played in the NBA

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stan Van Gundy agrees to become New Orleans Pelicans' coach

Stan Van Gundy has agreed to become the next coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, where he’ll get the chance to work with 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelicans Player Review: Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Pelicans guard gluttony Nickeil Alexander-Walker struggled to distinguish himself amongst a host of Pelicans guards this year. How does he break in next season?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Magic snap 5-game skid with 133-127 victory over Pelicans

Nikola Vucevic scored 23 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the floor and the Orlando Magic tuned up for the postseason by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 133-127 on Thursday to sna...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs helped their playoff chances

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champion Raptors restart with 11th straight win over Lakers

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George, Clippers rain 3s on Pelicans in 126-103 blowout

Paul George made three straight 3-pointers in the opening minutes and had eight overall for 28 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who rode a team-record barrage of long-range sho...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 15 in 12 minutes Alexander-Walker amassed 15 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound in 12 minutes during Saturday's 126-103 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Alexander-Walker made the most of his opportunities in the blowout defeat, this after not appearing at all in Thursday's tilt versus the Jazz. Alexander-Walker paced the team in scoring, and it's possible this will help him become a consistent part of the rotation going forward. Nevertheless, it's also possible that coach Alvin Gentry will continue to rely on more experienced players so long as the Pelicans have a shot at the playoffs.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Entire Pelicans roster will have messages on jersey nameplates in Orlando | New Orleans Pelicans The last name on the back of New Orleans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s uniform is normally so lengthy – 15 letters – that it’s almost sur...

JULY 30, 2020 • NBA.COM

Scores 16 in final scrimmage Jackson produced 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Monday's 124-103 scrimmage win over the Bucks.

Impact Jackson earned the same number of minutes as rookie guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker. While Alexander-Walker is already a more well-rounded contributor, Jackson provides a consistent scoring punch and is less sporadic overall. As such, it's possible that Jackson will continue to earn the nod over Alexander-Walker this season when coach Alvin Gentry goes deep into his bench.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives as substitute Alexander-Walker registered 21 points (8-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 32 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-104 scri...

Impact Alexander-Walker might have a crowded path towards earning meaningful minutes once play resumes, but this performance will certainly boost his confidence moving forward. The fact that he led all Pelicans in minutes should be encouraging for his chances of earning a decent role off the bench moving forward. The rookie point guard averaged 5.1 points in 12.2 minutes per game across 41 appearances when the season got suspended back in March.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Transcript: Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker media availability - July 19, 2020 | New Orleans Pelicans Nickeil Alexander-Walker Media Availability – July 19, 2020

JULY 20, 2020 • NBA.COM

Transcript: Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker media availability - July 13, 2020 | New Orleans Pelicans Nickeil Alexander-Walker Media Availability – July 13, 2020

JULY 13, 2020 • NBA.COM

Pelicans first-round picks Jaxson Hayes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker focus on growth, improvement | New Orleans Pelicans When an NBA head coach describes younger players and their “growth,” he nearly always means that figuratively, referring to a rookie or earl...

JULY 13, 2020 • NBA.COM

Cleared for season restart Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said Monday that Alexander-Walker (wrist) is completely healthy and will be ready to go for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Christian C...

Impact Alexander-Walker suffered a hairline fracture of his right wrist in early March and was ruled out indefinitely, but the NBA's four-month shutdown afforded the rookie guard ample recovery time. Though he'll be available off the bench when the Pelicans resume their season July 30 versus the Jazz, Alexander-Walker may not have a spot in Gentry's rotation. Before his injury was disclosed, Alexander-Walker was assigned to the G League and didn't appear in any of the Pelicans' preceding nine games.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Biosteel Profile: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Scarborough, Ontario native Nickeil Alexander-Walker discusses his special bond with cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

MARCH 11, 2020 • TSN.CA