The New Orleans Pelicans could take a chance on Patrick Williams by pulling off a trade with the Chicago Bulls.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been named among the favorites to land Patrick Williams from the Chicago Bulls ahead of the trade deadline.

Chicago is fighting for a playoff spot and that could have them potentially make a run to make it. In this new trade scenario by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report, the Bulls land a star forward to increase their chances.

According to the latest Chicago Bulls trade rumors, the team isn't interested in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion

The Boston Celtics head to Smoothie King Center to face the New Orleans Pelicans in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 33-15, which puts the team in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans are 12-35, which puts the team in 14th place in the Western Conference.

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) welcome the Boston Celtics (33-15) to Smoothie King Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the C

As they gear up to play the New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) on Friday, January 31 at Smoothie King Center, with the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET, the Boston Celtics (33-15) have two players currently listed on the injury report.

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The Orlando Magic are among the NBA teams being impacted by the league's latest dilemma. Several NBA games had to be rescheduled as a result of the wildfires that impacted the Southern Calif. region.

The reigning rookie of the year is an NBA All-Star for the first time, with the 21-year-old from France one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the midseason exhibition that will take place Feb. 16 at the home of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.