Matt Guzman

Matt Guzman

Joined: Feb 1, 2025

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) poses during Media Day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center.

Jan 31, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.

Mar 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green reacts to a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Dec 26, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) hold back the Memphis Grizzlies on a free throw attempt during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jeremiah Fears arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

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Jeremiah Fears returned to Norman, Oklahoma, over the weekend as and revealed his rookie season goals to Trae Young

Mar 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green is the latest to express his confidence in Zion Williamson heading into the forward's seventh NBA season

Feb 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) sits on the bench before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.

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New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars explained his harsh truth about Zion Williamson on Saturday afternoon

Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green had only positive things to say of Jordan Poole and the state of his roster next season.

Mar 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center.

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins recently voiced his opinion on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers' brass.

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center.

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Zion Williamson has dealt with significant injuries over the course of his career, but several voices claim he is back on track with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dec 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Lakers player Kobe Bryant speaks to the media prior to the Lakers' game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Bryant's numbers 8 and 24 were to be retired during a halftime ceremony.

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins sounded off on recent Kobe Bryant discourse

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have an interesting roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo lined up next season

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Derik Queen stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 13th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen got honest about his draft night criticism following bold move

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) warms up before a game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly traded for star point guard Jordan Poole on Tuesday

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić (77) celebrates with center Jaxson Hayes (11), and guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

The Los Angeles Lakers are likely to move on from one of their centers this offseason, and the Celtics could take an interest

Oct 23, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during warmups before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Smoothie King Center.

Dejounte Murray got honest about his first season playing for the New Orleans Pelicans on a recent podcast appearance