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» Tuesday, June 11 2013

The Pelicans have averaged about eight players per session for their offseason volunteer workouts at the Alario Center. Some of the players participating have included forward Al Farouq Aminu, guard Brian Roberts, forward Lance Thomas, forward Darius Miller and forward Anthony Davis. ``It has been nice, the gym has been rocking,’’ Williams said.``We’re going to see how it goes, but our guys are enjoying it for sure.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis, Lance Thomas, Darius Miller 

There are a handful of teams that believe Saric is a top five talent in the draft. I believe the Pelicans are one of them. So, yes, if the guys they have ranked ahead of him are all gone, I do think they'd take him at 6. However, they could probably trade down to a pick like 9 or 10, pick up an asset and still get him. The scouts that REALLY know Europe say that there's not a huge difference between Saric and Otto Porter. ESPN.com

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» Monday, June 10 2013

There are a handful of teams that believe Saric is a top five talent in the draft. I believe the Pelicans are one of them. So, yes, if the guys they have ranked ahead of him are all gone, I do think they'd take him at 6. However, they could probably trade down to a pick like 9 or 10, pick up an asset and still get him. The scouts that REALLY know Europe say that there's not a huge difference between Saric and Otto Porter. ESPN.com

New Orleans Pelicans, Draft, Dario Saric, Otto Porter 

“I want to thank Mr. Colangelo for his confidence in me and I am truly honored and looking forward to working on Coach K’s staff,” said Williams. “For me to be involved as an assistant coach for USA Basketball where I can represent my country is a privilege and the ultimate honor. I was fortunate back in the early 90’s to be on the USA 22-and-under roster where we won the gold medal in Spain. and I felt a tremendous amount of pride. With this honor, I feel the same sense of pride again for my country, but I also want to make the Benson’s, Pelican organization, New Orleans community and my family proud.” USA Basketball

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A person with knowledge of the details says Tom Thibodeau and Monty Williams will join the returning Jim Boeheim as assistant coaches for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. Thibodeau and Williams will work the next three years under coach Mike Krzyzewski. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hirings were to be announced later Monday. Oregonian

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» Sunday, June 9 2013
 

» Thursday, June 6 2013

Three months after fracturing his right hand that abruptly ended his season, New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers is back doing basketball work. Pelicans Coach Monty Williams said Thursday that Rivers’ cast has been removed and though he’s working, he’s being monitored. ``He looks really good,’’ Williams said. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Croatian forward Dario Saric is leaning toward withdrawing from the 2013 NBA draft, league sources told ESPN.com. Saric has until June 17 to make a final decision. Saric is ranked No. 11 by ESPN.com and was projected as a lottery pick. The New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks had all shown significant interest in Saric. ESPN.com

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» Tuesday, June 4 2013

The Pelicans will take a long, hard look at both Burke and Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams. But I'm not sure they'll bite. This team drafted Austin Rivers last year to be its point guard of the future and sources say that the team hasn't given up on Rivers, despite a miserable rookie season. With Greivis Vasquez also in the backcourt, point guard isn't a huge need if they're happy with Vasquez and Rivers. That makes Len an attractive option here. ESPN.com

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» Monday, June 3 2013

Competition was the name of the game this weekend as oyster shuckers and oyster eaters alike took to Woldenberg Park in the French Quarter for Oyster Fest 2013. After participating in a tour of oyster beds earlier in the week, the New Orleans Pelicans sponsored the weekend’s festivities. Pelicans forward Jason Smith attended both days of Oyster Fest and was a judge of the oyster-shucking competition, as well as a referee of the oyster-eating competition. NBA.com

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With the NBA draft three weeks away, the New Orleans Pelicans have yet to invite any of their targeted draft prospects for individual workouts at the Alario Center. But Pelicans assistant general manager Tim Connelly said it could be coming soon. ``We are firming up some dates now for a number of potential draftees,’’ Connelly said. ``We are looking forward to giving the players a first-hand look at the all the wonderful things that our city and organization has to offer.’’ Pelicans spokesman Harold Kaufman said no workouts are scheduled for this week. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Pelicans officials said Monday that Demps is set to make a trip to Europe this week to get a more thorough evaluation of international talent. Demps is likely to take a long look at 19-year-old Croatian small forward Dario Saric, who is considered to be the top international prospect. Saric is currently playing in the Croatian playoffs and won’t be available to travel to the United States for workouts with any NBA teams before the draft. After the Croatian playoffs ends, Sario is expected begin training with the Croatian national team that will compete in FIBA U19 World Championships June 27-July 7. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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