No adjective would come closer to describing the New Orleans Pelicans ' 2024-25 season than the word “nightmare”. Or perhaps “abhorrent” would be much more suitable. Whatever the case may be, it's clear that the Pelicans did not expect to win just 21 games last season, especially not after they acquired Dejounte Murray to supplement their Zion Williamson -led core.

Year-in, year-out, the Pelicans have been enduring injury woes that prevent them from ascending into playoff contention status in the loaded Western Conference. Williamson was once again hit hard by the injury bug; after playing in 70 games during the 2023-24 campaign, he proceeded to suit up in just 30 games last year, and his season ended early yet again as he played in his final game of the year on March 19.

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