Zion Williamson will unlock a major incentive in his contract once he takes the floor against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. As perNBA reporter Keith Smith, the game against the Bucks will be his 41st game of the season and will trigger a $16.8 million contract guarantee for the 2026-27 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to sign guard-forward Bryce McGowens to a standard three-year contract, elevating him from his previous two-way deal, ESPN reported Friday.
The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report. Murphy is dealing with a right shoulder contusion shortly after the All-Star Break.
The Pelicans and two-way wing Bryce McGowens have reached an agreement on a new three-year standard contract, agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to get Dejounte Murray back before March. Head coach James Borrego teased that Murray will return to action next week, putting an end to a 13-month recovery process following an Achilles rupture.
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
The New Orleans Pelicans return to action post All-Star break on Friday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks. During practice on Thursday, interim coach James Borrego was asked about the return of Dejounte Murray, who has been sidelined for over a year after rupturing his Achilles tendon last season.
The New Orleans Pelicans have 26 games remaining in the regular season before heading into the offseason with plenty of questions, but very few answers at this time.
The New Orleans Pelicans are 15-41 and have been a disaster for most of the season. Considering that the front office seemingly thought this was a playoff-caliber roster and traded away their 2026 first-round pick, this has to be a major disappointment for the franchise.
Year 7 for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will again end without a playoff appearance for the 25-year-old. New Orleans is 15-41 on the year, and near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
When the New Orleans Pelicans acquired guard Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards last offseason, the idea was to infuse a younger scorer on the roster to alleviate pressure off of Zion Williamson.
The New Orleans Pelicans are 15-41 at the All-Star break and don't have much to play for in the final 26 games of the season. They will hope to build more chemistry and momentum that they can carry into next season while continuing the development of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears.
The Golden State Warriors looked unbeatable during the 2015-2022 period. During this time, they won 4 of their 7 overall NBA championships. However, according
The New Orleans Pelicans have 26 more games to play after the All-Star break. They are not going anywhere and will likely finish with one of the worst records in the league.
During NBA All-Star Weekend, one of the participants in the Rising Stars Game was New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Derik Queen. Queen has been enjoying a strong season with the Pelicans as one of the top rookies in the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III has made plenty of moves on the basketball court this season. From his career year in points, rebounds, and assists to his record-breaking franchise three-point accomplishment, the former first-round pick is raising his game to new heights.
Fresh off an NBA Rising Star championship, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen will now prepare for the final 26 games of the regular season. The Pelicans have long been out of contention for any playoff aspirations, but this final stretch of games is important for the young center.
The New Orleans Pelicans lost 123-111 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, leaving a sour taste in the team’s mouth heading into the All-Star break. New Orleans is 15-41 on the season and is near the bottom of the Western Conference for the second straight year.
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Trey Murphy III is having his best year as a pro. He’s played 51 games for the Pelicans this season, with Wednesday’s matchup against the Miami Heat marking his 52nd appearance in 2025-26.
The Sixers will fill the open two-way contract slot on their roster by signing free agent wing Dalen Terry, a source tells Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.
Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead Friday night and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-115. It's becoming a pattern, especially against teams they should be beating. After the game, Timberwolves center Gobert had some things to say about it.
The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.