Farbod Esnaashari

Farbod Esnaashari

Joined: Oct 31, 2024

14-Year NBA Veteran covering multiple teams on Sports Illustrated. Throughout the years, Farbod has been featured on ESPN, Bleacher Report, Forbes, and various live television outlets.

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) takes part in media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) takes part in media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Apr 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) and forward Zion Williamson (1) react against the Los Angeles Lakers on a time out during the first half of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Feb 14, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) knocks the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) out of bounds during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to a play against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Finding a trade for former New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was not easy.

Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins reacts to Damian Lillard's big move back to Portland

May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Former New Orleans Pelicans big man Kendrick Perkins believes the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar could request a trade

Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Pelicans are committed to their superstar Zion Williamson

Jan 4, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) and guard Kevon Looney (5) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react after drawing a foul against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Former Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney revealed why he left for the Pelicans

Jan 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Celtics bench in the final seconds of the game against the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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The Boston Celtics should look at the New Orleans Pelicans to bolster their depth

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) react on the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins wants Devin Booker to leave the Phoenix Suns

Apr 13, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault greets New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green after the game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Pelicans have hired a new Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations

Dec 28, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Should the Minnesota Timberwolves make a trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) attempts to make a pass against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9), guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half during game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins gave his thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4

Mar 28, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after a play during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Former New Orleans Pelicans Coaches Chief of Staff will receive a major job as a GM

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Former New Orleans Pelicans big man had some big words to say about the New York Knick superstar