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Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Christian Koloko Signs With Crvena Zvezda
Free agent center Christian Koloko has signed with Crvena Zvezda, the Serbian team announced Sunday morning (via Twitter). This will be the first European stop for Koloko, who was selected 33rd overall in the 2022 draft after three college seasons with Arizona.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans.
Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Pelicans' New Top Priority Centers Around Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent seven years trying to figure out how to build around Zion Williamson. The franchise's best season still belongs to a team that knew exactly who should have the ball.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
4 Burning Pelicans Questions Ahead of Preseason Finale vs. Wizards
The New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game should tell us more about how they intend to play when the results count. Friday's matchup with Washington is their first appearance at the Smoothie King Center under Jamahl Mosley.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15
3 Things That Mattered From Pelicans' Win vs. Mavericks
The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed their second preseason win with a 101-97 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. With the regular season less than a week away, the Pelicans are using these games to experiment with lineups and fine-tune schemes before the year starts.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens
The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting
The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’s failures
The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses.
Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready for leadership role despite injury setback
The tax-averse New Orleans Pelicans have spent the better part of two seasons waiting for Dejounte Murray to become the steadying presence they envisioned when acquiring the former All-Star.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
How Pelicans can unlock Zion Williamson’s midrange game with ‘answers to the test’
Every NBA defense knows where Zion Williamson wants to go with the basketball. Opponents have spent years crowding the paint, building walls around the rim and daring the New Orleans Pelicans to beat them from anywhere else.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13
Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor
The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.
Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Wire / October 13
NBA Moves. Pelicans, Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies
The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Houstan, 23, had been in camp on an Exhibit 9 deal after spending his first four NBA seasons with Orlando and Atlanta.
Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / October 12
Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross
The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August.
Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / October 11
Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season
New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Zion Williamson Has Slimmed Down To 271 Pounds: Early Signs For Breakout Season
The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / September 29
Zion Williamson Gets Real On NBA Career Struggles: ‘I Am Not Where I Want To Be’
The New Orleans Pelicans’ two-time All-Star, Zion Williamson, recently spoke to reporters at the team’s Media Day press conference. He was asked where he thinks he is in his NBA career.
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Zion Williamson makes a brutally honest admission ahead of the season
Zion Williamson can at least say at this point that he is not in denial. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson spoke with reporters on Monday at team media day.
Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / September 17
Report: Well-traveled F Saddiq Bey agrees to contract extension with Pelicans
Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN first reported on Thursday. The deal, which locks Bey into a fully guaranteed contract through the 2029-30 season, also includes a trade kicker, according to his agents at Excel Sports Management, ESPN reported.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski
Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors are slowly fading away from relevance in the competitive scene.
Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / August 10
Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity
The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.
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