William Guillory

Staff Writer, Pelicans

Will Guillory is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering the New Orleans Pelicans. Before joining The Athletic, he was a writer at The Times-Picayune/NOLA Media Group, and he's been on the Pelicans beat since 2016. He is a New Orleans native.

Wizards, Jonas Valančiūnas agree to 3-year deal. Does this make sense for Washington?

The 32-year-old veteran should help Washington's rebounding, but his departure leaves New Orleans without a starting center.

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Dejounte Murray trade is first step of David Griffin's promised Pelicans transformation

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Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for 2 first-round picks: Sources

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Jimmy Butler and Heat reach a middle ground, but their future together remains murky

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Is Yves Missi the solution to a long-term Pelicans problem? Only if they develop him

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Bam Adebayo, Heat intend to reach 3-year, $166 million max extension: Sources

In the playoffs, Adebayo recorded averages of 22.6 points and 9.4 rebounds, scoring no less than 20 points each game.

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Pelicans enter NBA Draft needing to find their center of the future

With Jonas Valanciunas unlikely to return, New Orleans could use the No. 21 pick on a young big — or swing a trade.

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Don't trade Brandon Ingram: Why Pelicans keeping him is smartest move for both

Public pressure and a financial crunch have thrust Brandon Ingram in trade rumors. But how would moving Ingram makes the Pelicans better?

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Pat Riley rebukes Jimmy Butler for 'trolling' comments, but says Heat won't trade star

"If you’re not on the court playing against Boston, if you’re not on the court playing against the Knicks, you should keep your mouth shut."

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Wednesday's NBA playoffs takeaways: Celtics stomp Heat to advance, Mavericks coast past Clippers

Boston will play the winner of the series between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Zion Williamson is the Pelicans' cornerstone. Who will join him? That's less clear

After a 49-win season ended with a sweep, the Pelicans face a summer of uncertainty that, for once, isn't centered on their superstar.

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Pelicans VP David Griffin pledges roster changes after playoffs sweep: 'It's time to get better'

Griffin said the Western Conference will only continue improving and his team needs to as well.

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Monday’s NBA playoffs takeaways: Kristaps Porziņģis exits with injury, Denver and OKC advance

Celtics star Kristaps Porziņģis tweaked his right calf during Monday's win over the Heat and left the arena in a walking boot.

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Pelicans on verge of being swept as offense, stars continue to crater on playoff stage

Brandon Ingram has been ineffective in this series and New Orleans has lost its swagger against Oklahoma City.

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Saturday's NBA playoffs scores, takeaways: Thunder roll Pelicans, Nuggets actually bleed, Celtics rout Miami

Orlando's Franz Wagner scored a game-high 34 points on 13-of-17 shooting from the field.

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Pelicans implode in Thunder loss, and now their season is on the brink

After nearly winning Game 1, the Pelicans imploded in Game 2 against the Thunder. Now, this season — and possibly this era — is in jeopardy.

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Wednesday's NBA playoffs scores and takeaways: Heat flip script on Celtics, Thunder dominate Pelicans

Miami's 23 made 3s are a team record for a playoff game.

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Zion Williamson says potential playoff return 'realistic' despite 'demoralizing' hamstring injury

This Pelicans team needs some hope, and Zion Williamson provided it with his remarks on Tuesday.

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Pelicans need more from Brandon Ingram to upset Thunder. How can they get him going?

In a game the short-handed Pelicans almost stole from the top-seeded Thunder, the struggles of their remaining star loomed large.

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Without Zion Williamson, Pelicans reclaim identity of depth and disruption to reach playoffs

Without their superstar, and with a promising season on the brink of ending, the Pelicans turned to their greatest strength.

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Three things we learned as Pelicans stifle Kings to face Thunder in NBA playoffs

Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 24 points, while five other Pelicans players scored double-digit figures.

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Brandon Ingram has carried the Pelicans before without Zion Williamson. Can he do it again?

No Zion and the season on the line? Brandon Ingram has been here before. Can he carry the Pelicans again? “He’s going to be awesome."

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How Bam Adebayo became the next keeper of Heat Culture

To be the captain of the Miami Heat is to carry on a tradition unlike any in the NBA. It's a role Bam Adebayo has been groomed to fill.

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson to miss Play-In showdown with Kings due to hamstring strain

Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be re-examined in two weeks.

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Zion Williamson’s dream performance turns into nightmare. Now, Pelicans are on the brink

Tuesday was shaping up to be Zion's defining moment as a pro player. Then, suddenly, another injury took it all away.

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