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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson watches a shoot-around before Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, April 29, 2022, in New Orleans. Two people familiar with the decision say Williamson has agreed to a five-year extension worth $193 million. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because NBA rules do not allow the extension to become official until July 6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Agent: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,07/02/22-5:27PM , 1,627 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson’s lost season to injury and unusual absence from the New Orleans Pelicans during his recovery didn’t stop the club from betting big on their long-term future together.
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport in waits for a play during the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Davenport is recuperating from right shoulder surgery last January and multiple offseason surgeries on his pinky, which ultimately resulted in most of its removal. Davenport said he does not expect the amputation to adversely affect his pass rush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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Saints pass rusher Davenport healing from pinky amputation
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,06/15/22-6:24PM , 1,587 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints starting defensive end Marcus Davenport enters his fifth NFL season with just four fingers on his left hand.

He appears to have accepted the partial loss of his pinky finger and ready to proceed with a career as a pass rusher that has shown considerable potential.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dunks against Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

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Pelicans-Spurs play-in matchup a study in resilience
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,04/12/22-5:35PM , 270 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans first-year coach Willie Green could have been forgiven for wondering what he had gotten himself into early this season.

Star forward Zion Williamson was injured with no clear timeline for recovery, and the Pelicans started 1-12.
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,04/10/22-11:11PM , 309 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Klay Thompson punctuated his regular season with a fist pump — a display of emotion stemming from far more than his latest flurry of fourth-quarter points.
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