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Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado suffers injury scare in Timberwolves game

New Orleans Pelicans fans are growing weaker by the day, as they watch their injury-ravaged squad lose almost every night. Misery continued to permeate the Smoothie King Center on Thursday, following a 125-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Pels did at least dodge a bullet when it comes to the health of their existing roster.

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NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Clippers, Chris Paul, Suns

Joe Dumars took over basketball operations in the spring and chose not to explore a Zion Williamson trade during his first summer on the job. That patience is being tested now.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

How Pelicans are evaluating ‘aggressive’ options before trade market opens

With Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans spiraling to a 3-18 start and already drifting out of postseason contention, the franchise’s focus has shifted from salvaging the season to reshaping its future.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 4

Pelicans rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado

Hired as the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations in the spring, Joe Dumars opted against pursuing a trade of oft-injured forward Zion Williamson during his first summer on the job.

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James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 4

James Borrego Is Finally Leaving His Imprint on the Pelicans Offense

It has been ten games since James Borrego took over as the interim head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. Wins have been hard to come by as the Pelicans have gone 1-9 in this stretch to fall to 3-19 for the season.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / December 4

New Orleans Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search: Sorting Fact from Fiction

The New Orleans Pelicans organization is navigating a crucial period following the firing of head coach Willie Greenafter a disappointing start to the 2025-2026 NBA season.

DeAndre Jordan News / Hardwood Heroics / December 4

'He’ll Probably Take That Paycheck' – New Orleans Pelicans Coach Jokes About DeAndre Jordan’s Role With the Team

The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t expecting much on the court from DeAndre Jordan, whom they signed to a minimum-salary contract last month. In a recent media availability, interim head coach James Borrego clarified Jordan’s role in the team.

Herbert Jones News / EssentiallySports / December 4

Herbert Jones NBA Stats 2025: Background, Shooting, Defense & Career Overview

Herbert Jones will miss Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his seventh straight absence. With the Pelicans offering no updates on his recovery, he’s also expected to miss Saturday’s matchup in Brooklyn.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Sources: Zion Williamson’s situation beyond repair with Pelicans open to trade offers

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 3

James Borrego Deserves the Head Coaching Gig After Latest Zion Williamson News

Interim head coach James Borrego is finally putting his imprint on the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Tuesday, the Pelicans showed a ton of intriguing flashes, especially offensively.

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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / December 3

Pelicans’ Rookies Star in Overtime Loss vs. Timberwolves

The Pelicans’ season is yet again off on the wrong foot. They stand at just 3-19 after offloading their unprotected 2026 pick, and Zion Williamson is set to miss even more time.

Zion Williamson News / Hardwood Heroics / December 3

'This Guy Loves the Game' – New Orleans Pelicans Coach Defends Zion Williamson From Backlash Amid New Injury

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered another injury blow, as Zion Williamson will miss at least the next three weeks due to a right hip adductor strain. The two-time NBA All-Star had already missed 11 games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Spun / December 2

NBA Team’s Arena Was Practically Empty During Home Game Tuesday

Although there are still several months left in the 2025-26 NBA season, there seems to be absolutely no hope left for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans made headlines a few weeks ago when they fired head coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Pelicans' superstar to be sidelined for extended period of time

Ten years from now, we will all look back at the career of Zion Williamson and wonder what could've been.

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