DeMarcus Cousins believes that Zion Williamson was set up to fail by being drafted to a city like New Orleans To put that kid in that situation and expect him to thrive in it that was the first mistake

Zion Williamson "I think outside of New Orleans, it's (NY) my favorite place to play basketball"

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

DeMarcus Cousins The disrespect started way before any interview. Just his approach to the training camp, showing up the way he did, the antics off the court. The disrespect started way before. This isn't something that all of a sudden happened last night

Marcus Smart goes full steam off the inbounds and throws it down to end the half