Pelicans have a $200 million decision to make on Williamson
Zion Williamson says he’ll jump at the chance to sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this summerAPRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Not starting Snell will play a reserve role in Friday's matchup with the Hornets.
Impact Snell started for the injured Brandon Ingram (hamstring) in the Pelicans' previous game. While the latter is still sidelined, the team is opting to start Naji Marshall this time.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morant, Grizzlies build early lead, rout Pelicans 132-111
Ja Morant had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane added 22 points apiece as the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and routed the...MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting for injured Ingram Snell will start Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Snell gets the nod with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) sidelined. It will be his first start with the Pelicans. In his 10 starts with the Trail Blazers before being traded, he averaged 6.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.7 minutes.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ingram helps Pelicans rout Jazz 124-90
Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and dished out six assists and CMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Modest performance Sunday Snell registered nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Snell continues to see meaningful minutes off the bench for the resurgent Pelicans, providing a nice veteran presence for a team loaded with inexperience. Often seen as a player who offers surprisingly little despite playing solid minutes, he has actually been able to deliver some tangible production of late with three straight performances of at least nine points, four rebounds and three three-pointers made. This is not to say he is an add in 12-team leagues but for anyone in deeper formats, he can be utilized as a streaming option, specifically relating to triples and steals.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 29 minutes in loss Thursday Snell finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 125-118 loss to Dallas.
Impact Snell was in the closing lineup Thursday and was actually somewhat productive. Often viewed as a player who offers very little in terms of numerical production, this could be viewed as a real highlight for Snell. With that being said, managers do not need to make any adjustments to their fantasy rosters based on this performance. We would need to see about a month's worth of production before considering him in competitive formats.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic scores 49 points, Mavs beat Pelicans 125-118
Luka Doncic had 49 points and 15 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 125-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, their sixth victory in seven...FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCollum leads hot-shooting Pelicans past Raptors, 120-90
CJ McCollum scored 23 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans shot a season-best 58.4% to defeat the Toronto Raptors 120-90FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Simons scores 31, Portland beats Giannis-less Bucks 122-107
Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-107 for their third straight victoryFEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blazers look forward after multiple trades shake up roster
Portland interim general manager Joe Cronin spoke Thursday about a flurry of trades the Trail Blazers made ahead of the deadlineFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA Trade Tracker: 76ers acquire James Harden for Ben Simmons
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Injured Ingles dealt to Portland in three-team trade
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired veteran forward Joe Ingles from the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday with San AntonioFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to debut Thursday Snell (recently traded) is expected to make his Pelicans debut Thursday against the Heat.
Impact Snell held a relatively small role with the Trail Blazers, as he averaged just 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.4 minutes. His role isn't expected to increase significantly with the Pelicans. He'll be competing for reserve minutes on the wing with Garrett Temple, Trey Murphy, Naji Marshall and others. Even if his workload increases, Snell's usage is so minuscule that he won't be fantasy relevant.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum
Cole Anthony had 23 points and the Orlando Magic downed the Trail Blazers 113-95, hours after a trade ended ended guard CJ McCollum’s nearly nine-year tenure in PortlandFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five things to know about Pelicans guard Tony Snell ' New Orleans Pelicans 1) The No. 20 pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, Snell has played for five different teams over his nine-year career, suiting up for Milwaukee...
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • NBA.COM
Pelicans acquire McCollum in 7-player trade with Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a seven-player tradeFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joining McCollum in NOLA The Pelicans acquired Snell, CJ McCollum and Larry Nance (knee) from the Trail Blazers on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tomas Satoransky, Didi Louzad...
Impact McCollum is the main prize in the deal for New Orleans, with Snell and Nance likely included as throw-in pieces primarily for salary-matching purposes. Snell had been included in Portland's rotation for much of the season, but as has been the case throughout his career, his defensive-minded, low-usage approach has made him one of the worst fantasy contributors on a per-minute basis. The veteran forward has taken a major step backward as a perimeter shooter in particular in 2021-22, converting only 0.6 three-pointers per game at a 32 percent clip after knocking down 56.9 percent of those attempts in 47 contests with Atlanta one season prior. Expect Snell's playing time to take a hit with the move to New Orleans, and he could find himself outside of head coach Willie Green's rotation when the team is at close to full strength. Since all the players involved in the deal will presumably need to pass physicals before the trade is finalized, Snell likely won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, but he could make his Pelicans debut Thursday versus the Heat.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Erupts for 13 points in loss Snell finished with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Friday's 96-93 loss to the Thunder.
Impact In the starting lineup following Friday afternoon's trade, Snell took advantage of the opportunity and notched easily his best fantasy showing of the season. With Justise Winslow coming over from the Clippers, there's a good chance he'll be prioritized over Snell going forward, but Norman Powell and Robert Covington heading to Los Angeles could free up some more minutes for the veteran. Either way, he's unlikely to be a consistent enough fantasy contributor to warrant holding in most leagues.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins starting five Snell wills tart Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Jay Allen of NBC Sports Northwest Rip City Radio 620 reports.
Impact Snell sat out the past three games as a coach's decision but will return to the lineup Wednesday with Nassir Little (shoulder) and Robert Covington (knee) sidelined. Snell has averaged 2.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.2 minutes off the bench in his last five appearances.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drops out of rotation Snell (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Tuesday in the Trail Blazers' 109-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Snell hasn't appeared in any of Portland's last three games and looks to have lost out on a spot in head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation. Now that the Trail Blazers are at full strength on the wing, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Ben McLemore and Nassir Little are expected to absorb the bulk of the minutes at either shooting guard or small forward moving forward.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gobert, Jazz beat Trail Blazers without injured Mitchell
Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-105 with star Donovan Mitchell out with a sore backDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland takes on Memphis after Lillard's 43-point outing
Portland takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Damian Lillard scored 43 points in the Trail Blazers' 125-116 win over the Charlotte HornetsDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lillard scores 43 points, Trail Blazers snap 7-game skid
Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating the Charlotte Hornets 125-116 on Friday nightDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
