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Pelicans Recall Kira Lewis Jr. from Squadron

January 27, 2023 - NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has recalled guard Kira Lewis Jr. from the Birmingham Squadron, the team's NBA G League affiliate. Lewis Jr. (6-1, 178), who was last assigned to Birmingham on Jan. 24, has appeared in 11 games for the Squadron and averaged 15.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest. Drafted by New Orleans with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis Jr. has appeared in 84 games with the Pelicans and holds career averages of 6.1 poin... Full Story

Birmingham Acquires Josh Nzeakor from Available Player Pool

January 27, 2023 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League Affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, announced Friday that the team has added forward Josh Nzeakor from the available player pool. Nzeakor, a 6-8, 225-lb. forward, last played for the Texas Legends this season and averaged 9.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game (28.9 minutes) in 10 appearances. The Lamar product averaged 10.5 points and 6.4 boards in 24.5 minutes per game during his collegiate career. Along with picking up Nzeakor, Birmingham has ... Full Story

Birmingham Squadron Exact Revenge With 115-95 Win Over Raptors 905

January 26, 2023 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, defeated Raptors 905 in the second contest of a midweek back-to-back on Thursday night at Paramount Fine Foods Center in Mississauga, Ontario. Dereon Seabron led Birmingham (3-12) in scoring with 25 points, while Feron Hunt pitched in 21, including a thunderous dunk just before the buzzer to end the first half. Zylan Cheatham hauled in 12 boards, marking his second straight game with double-digit rebounds. The Squadron never... Full Story

Birmingham Falls to Raptors 905 on the Road 110-89

January 25, 2023 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Squadron, NBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, dropped the first game of a back-to-back against Raptors 905, 110-89, on Wednesday morning in Mississauga, Ontario. Birmingham (2-12) led 49-46 at halftime, but Raptors 905 (6-4) outscored Birmingham 64-40 in the second half en route to its fourth consecutive victory. Kelan Martin's 20 points paced the Squadron, while Zylan Cheatham pulled in 11 rebounds but scored just four points on 2-of-5 shooting. Affiliate player Kira L... Full Story

• Pelicans Recall Kira Lewis Jr. from Squadron - January 27, 2023
  
• Birmingham Acquires Josh Nzeakor from Available Player Pool - January 27, 2023
  
• Birmingham Squadron Exact Revenge With 115-95 Win Over Raptors 905 - January 26, 2023
  
• Birmingham Falls to Raptors 905 on the Road 110-89 - January 25, 2023
  
• Pelicans Assign Kira Lewis Jr. to Squadron - January 24, 2023
  
• VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Stockton Kings - Game Highlights - January 22, 2023
  
• Stockton Tops Birmingham 122-104 - January 22, 2023
  
• VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Stockton Kings - Game Highlights - January 21, 2023
  
• Cheatham's Game-Winner Gives Birmingham 112-111 Victory Over Stockton - January 21, 2023
  
• VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers - Game Highlights - January 17, 2023
  
• Squadron Fall to Defending Champion Vipers 132-105 - January 17, 2023
  
• VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Salt Lake City Stars - Game Highlights - January 14, 2023
  
• Martin's Last Second Shot Falls Short as Salt Lake City Bests Birmingham 110-108 - January 14, 2023
  
• VIDEO: Birmingham Squadron vs. Salt Lake City Stars - Game Highlights - January 13, 2023
  
• Squadron Start Homestand with 132-110 Loss to Salt Lake City - January 13, 2023
  
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League: NBA G League
Home: Birmingham, Alabama
Class: Men's
Website: Birmingham Squadron site
Schedule: Full Birmingham Squadron Schedule
Message Board: G League forum
Statistics: Full Birmingham Squadron Statistics

Sat., Jan 28		Birmingham at Maine	1:00 p.m.
Thu., Jan 26	W	Birmingham 115 at Raptors 905 95	Final
Wed., Jan 25	L	Birmingham 89 at Raptors 905 110	Final
Sun., Jan 22	L	Stockton 122 at Birmingham 104	Final
Sat., Jan 21	W	Stockton 111 at Birmingham 112	Final
Tue., Jan 17	L	Rio Grande Valley 132 at Birmingham 105	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Birmingham Squadron Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Birmingham Squadron:

• Birmingham Barons (SL) - Birmingham, Alabama
  
• Birmingham Bulls (SPHL) - Pelham, Alabama
  
• Birmingham Legion FC (USL) - Birmingham, Alabama
  
• Birmingham Stallions (USFL) - Birmingham, Alabama
  

• Pelicans send Lewis, Seabron back to G League - G League Crescent City Sports (December 2)
• Pelicans' Dereon Seabron puts up fourth 20-point game in G League - G League Rookie Wire (November 18)
• Green, St. Hilaire signed to NBA G League training camp rosters - G League Crescent City Sports (October 25)
• Former FAMU basketball duo, MJ Randolph and DJ Jones, earn NBA G-League shots - G League Talhasse Democrat (October 23)
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