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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13), center his mother Marilyn Blount and former player Alonzo Mourning, right watch as a banner is raised in honor of Adebayo for winning a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics, during half time at an NBA basketball game Charlotte Hornets, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat 10/29/2021

Oct. 29, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy calls out from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New Orleans, in this Wednesday, April 14, 2021, file photo. The Knicks won 116-106. Stan Van Gundy is out as Pelicans coach following just one season at the helm, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, June 16, 2021, because the move has not been publicly announced. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
New York Knicks at New Orleans Pelicans 4/14/2021

Jun. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy watches from the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., in this Thursday, March 18, 2021, file photo. Stan Van Gundy is out as Pelicans coach following just one season at the helm, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, June 16, 2021, because the move has not been publicly announced. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers 3/18/2021

Jun. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy calls out from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in New Orleans, in this Wednesday, April 14, 2021, file photo. The Knicks won 116-106. Stan Van Gundy is out as Pelicans coach following just one season at the helm, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, June 16, 2021, because the move has not been publicly announced. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy out after 1 season at helm

By Brett Martel Jun. 16, 2021 11:26 AM EDT

Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 144-117. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AP source: Hornets pick up option on Borrego's contract

By Steve Reed May. 26, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts during a late run in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in New Orleans, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The Pelicans won 108-103. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Williamson, Griffin, offer different views of Pelicans' play

By Brett Martel May. 17, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Justin Holiday (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pacers rally late for 103-94 win to snap 76ers streak

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, left, goes up for a shot in front of New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Williamson scores 27 as Pelicans top Thunder 109-95

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 30, 2021 12:44 AM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson, right, drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
New Orleans Pelicans at Cleveland Cavaliers 4/11/2021

Apr. 11, 2021 09:58 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram, center, shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro, left, and Kevin Love, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Williamson scores 38, Pelicans rally past Cavaliers 116-109

Brian Dulik Apr. 11, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, reaches for a rebound against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III, left, and forward Grant Williams, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Zion scores 28, Pelicans beat Boston 115-109

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 29, 2021 10:18 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) and center Boban Marjanovic (51) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, March 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Williamson scores 38, Pelicans use late run to top Mavericks

By Peter Finney Jr. Mar. 27, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins (20) celebrates after scoring with Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Atlanta Hawks get 14 players vaccinated for COVID-19

Mar. 19, 2021 01:27 AM EDT

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
NBA tells teams rules will be relaxed for vaccinated persons

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 18, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Members of the Charlotte Hornets celebrate after their win against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rozier, Hayward help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy watches the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in New Orleans, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Pelicans say some players, staff received COVID-19 vaccine

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 14, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) is blocked by San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (12) as he tries to score during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
DeMar DeRozan has 32 points, 11 assists in Spurs' victory

By Raul Dominguez Feb. 27, 2021 10:44 PM EST

En esta foto del 11 de octubre de 2020, Ben Roethlisberger, de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Eagles de Filadelfia (AP Foto/Keith Srakocic)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets

By Steve Reed Feb. 20, 2021 10:47 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, left, shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) and forward Miles Bridges during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Spurs have 4 players positive, Atlanta has All-Star concerns

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 16, 2021 11:26 AM EST