The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.
On one hand, the New Orleans Pelicans arguably deserve an incomplete grade for their offseason. They didn't do anything substantial. They are bringing back the same team from last season.
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a single addition to their roster. The team that finished last season 26-56 is intact, giving very little hope to the fanbase.
It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.
The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be self-sabotaging right now. Over the weekend, the Pelicans agreed to a new contract with veteran center DeAndre Jordan.
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
The New Orleans Pelicans have not made a single addition to their team that won 26 games last season. After the changes to the lottery rules that will make the league significantly more competitive next season, the Pelicans are facing an uphill battle to climb up the standings in the loaded Western Conference.
Somehow, the New Orleans Pelicans' only signing this summer just got worse. The front office has found a way to frustrate Pelicans fans, even in the most basic of transactions.
The Pelicans have had a quiet offseason thus far, with their only move in free agency or on the trade market being re-signing veteran center DeAndre Jordan.
Las Vegas punishes many wide-eyed and hopeful travelers, but Sin City has been especially unforgiving for the New Orleans Pelicans. The house always wins in the end, but on occasion, mercy is granted to those who continue to try their luck at the table.
July 11: Jordan’s contract is official, per the NBA’s transaction log. June 30: The Pelicans are bringing back big man DeAndre Jordan, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter).
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
New Orleans Pelicans' stellar rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears are in Las Vegas for this year’s NBA Summer League. However, they are merely spectators, not participants, during the competition.
The New Orleans Pelicans' dismal Summer League record continued on the wrong side of history after a 105-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
With the New Orleans Pelicans preparing for the 2026-27 season, the team will have a new look as head coach Jamahl Mosley joins the franchise from the Orlando Magic.
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any changes to the roster that won 26 games last season. Despite being one of the worst teams in two seasons in a row, with essentially the same core, the Pelicans have been unwilling to change things up.
The only player the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with this summer is Kevon Looney. The veteran center had a team option for $8 million for next season, and the Pelicans didn't waste any time before declining it.
The Pelicans have re-signed Hunter Dickinson on a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Dickinson was tendered a two-way qualifying offer prior to free agency, making him a restricted free agent.
The Lakers and free agent center Kevon Looney have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly one of the biggest players in the LeBron James sweepstakes. However, James is considering several alternatives. So the Warriors are have their own alternative strategies.
The Cavaliers remain in the mix for Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Cleveland is among the teams that has discussed a potential sign-and-trade with Atlanta for the 23-year-old forward.
The New Orleans Pelicans are not rushing into a panic move this offseason. According to a league source intimately familiar with the organization’s thinking, the Pelicans’ front office is actively taking its time to thoroughly evaluate all available options to fix their glaring hole at the center position.
It was another disappointing season for the New Orleans Pelicans as they finished the year 11th in the Western Conference standings with a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.