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Loss to Mavs Proved the Pelicans Are No Longer Zion Williamson's Team

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their eighth straight loss on Friday against the Mavericks to fall to 2-14 for the season. In a game where they led by 15 at one point and were in control for most of it, the Pelicans fell agonizingly short.

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Standout Pelicans rookie Derik Queen responds to the comparisons he has received to Nikola Jokic

Derik Queen has been one of the most impressive rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft class. He has even received a co-sign from Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, after the New Orleans Pelicans’ loss to the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22

Pelicans’ Derik Queen hits insane behind-the-back pass for a Trey Murphy III slam

Derik Queen showed off his passing skills during an amazing highlight with Trey Murphy III during the New Orleans Pelicans’ NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Why Is D’Angelo Russell Not Playing Tonight? Mavs vs Pelicans NBA Cup Game Starting Line-Up Reviewed

One step forward, one step straight into a wall: that’s been the Mavs’ whole 4–12 vibe. The lone ray of sunshine? No.1 pick Cooper Flagg, who missed a game but finally returns tonight against the Pelicans in their NBA Cup clash.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Pelicans player draws the first postgame flopping fine of NBA season

A New Orleans Pelicans player has produced an unfortunate season first. The NBA announced on Friday that Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been fined $2,000 for flopping upon league office review.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 21

Brian Windhorst's Pelicans Remarks Signal Potentially Disastrous Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans have lost seven straight and are 2-13 for the season. The hopes of returning to the postseason are dwindling. Having traded away their 2026 first-round pick, there isn't much for Pelicans fans to be hopeful about for this season.

Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / November 21

Pelicans quickly see signs of hope with Zion Williamson back

Zion Williamson returned Wednesday night after an eight-game absence, and the Pelicans looked more like themselves for the first time in a week. It still wasn’t enough.

Trey Murphy News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The Price for Trey Murphy III Just Shocked NBA Fans

The New Orleans Pelicans hoped to compete for at least a play-in spot this season. Yet after 15 games, they have one of the worst records in the league.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Ball Exclusives / November 20

Kendrick Perkins Slams Zion Williamson: 'You Can’t Depend On Him'

The New Orleans Pelicans appeared to be on top of the NBA world when they won 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the right to draft Zion Williamson. Six years of injury woes later, Williamson has yet to play a single playoff game.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 20

Comparing NBA Trades to Buying a House, Rachel Nichols Discusses Zion Williamson’s Fit With Pelicans

The NBA regular season is about 20% done for most teams. It’s a small sample size, but also a large enough one for some teams to realize that competing this year just isn’t going to be in the cards for them.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 20

Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Pairing Passes 1st Big Test Despite Nuggets Loss

After missing the New Orleans Pelicans' last eight games with a hamstring injury, Zion Williamson returned to action against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 20

Nikola Jokic Gives Derik Queen His Flowers After Rookie's Career Night

Going up against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, the Pelicans' rookie Derik Queen showed no fear, being aggressive and attacking early. He helped the Pelicans get off to a hot start and put together their best half in a long time against a championship contender.

New Orleans Pelicans News / EasySportz / November 20

Derik Queen is The Future in New Orleans, Not Zion Williamson

NEW ORLEANS — At some point, reality stops knocking and simply kicks the door down. For the Pelicans, Wednesday night against Denver might have been that moment — because while New Orleans took another loss, it also watched rookie big man Derik Queen go toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokic and look like someone you can build an actual franchise around.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20

Jokic shares spotlight with Watson in Nuggets win

Nikola Jokic shares spotlight with Peyton Watson in Nuggets win

On a night Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, one of his teammates stood out in his own right.

Pelicans' Derik Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets

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

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20

Pelicans' Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets

Pelicans' Derik Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen earned the nickname "Baby Jokic" during his college career at Maryland. He showed why on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic shares the spotlight with Peyton Watson in Nuggets win

Steve Kerr 'very concerned' about worrisome trend plaguing NBA

Luka Doncic snubbed Austin Reaves during postgame interview

Blowing the whistle on NBA's scoring explosion this season

NBA All-Star Game/weekend, time, location, how to watch

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Report: Pelicans could try to hire 1 currently-employed NBA head coach

The New Orleans Pelicans may be aiming high as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy. New Orleans is interested in potentially hiring current Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack this week.

James Borrego News / Field Level Media / November 18