As the trade deadline approaches, contending teams are trying to find a way to get better to improve their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs. With the New Orleans Pelicans having a lackluster year to due injuries, they could be a team looking to be in sell mode with some of their players.

Green will move to the first unit due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). The former Radford standout will make his 14th start of the campaign. He's averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

It does not require a deep understanding of basketball or advanced analytics to see how much different Zion Williamson and the New Orleans ... while role players such as Jose Alvarado, Javonte Green and Daniel Theis have greatly improved the bench ...

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

The quartet of Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy gets most of the credit for the three-game winning streak the New Orleans Pelicans will bring to the

Even with the Pelicans' quick start, Zion ... Williamson scored 14 points in the second half to extend the New Orleans lead, giving them their third straight victory on the year. Head coach Willie ...

New Orleans submitted an identical Tuesday injury report to what it listed prior to Monday’s win over Utah, with Yves Missi and Zion Williamson both questionable ... Utah Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Trey Murphy, Daniel Theis Season ...

Pelicans coach Willie Green praised Williamson’s dominant showing, highlighting his impactful play on both ends of the court, particularly his defensive excellence. Zion Williamson’s season ...

The New Orleans Pelicans have been playing better since welcoming Zion Williamson back to the lineup, but remain in last place in the Western Conference standin

Coming off bench against Jazz

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's games and offers his top fantasy streamers and favorite bets for the three-game slate.