Zion Williamson gave a glimpse of what his future in New Orleans might look like last night, but it was not enough to give the Pelicans a win. San Antonio beat the Pels 121 to 117, but Williamson had 22 points, 17 points came in a three-minute burst in the fourth quarter when he knocked down four three-pointers…
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And the next game is Friday against the Denver Nuggets, who are one of the top teams in the West.

Nicholls remains at the top of the Southland standings after beating Houston Baptist 81-73. Stephen F Austin defeated Northwestern State 69-62. McNeese won its fifth straight beating Southeastern Louisiana 77-61. Sha’Markus Kennedy had 26 points.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is in Mobile, scouting the players at the Senior Bowl. Many analysts say the Saints need to bolster their group of wide receivers to help out Michael Thomas. Loomis says time will tell if they’ll draft a pass catcher in the first round or address that need through free agency…
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Quarterback Drew Brees told ESPN he will not make a decision anytime soon on whether he’ll return for his 20th season. Brees is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March. Loomis told ESPN they want the future Hall of Famer back next season.

New Orleans native and Giants quarterback Eli Manning has called it a career. Manning will officially announce his retirement tomorrow.