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What the Pelicans Actually Need at the Trade Deadline- And What They Don't Need

The NBA trade deadline is a week away, and the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads. Without a first-round pick next season, New Orleans has no incentive to tank, with their pick going to the Atlanta Hawks in next year’s draft.

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Pelicans’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming

The clock is ticking for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move, as the trade deadline is quickly approaching. The Pelicans are already rumored to be shopping around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones.

Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Jordan Poole’s Role Takes Unexpected Turn as Trade Rumors Begin to Swirl

It looks like the New Orleans Pelicans have had enough of Jordan Poole’s inconsistency. As one of their prized offseason acquisitions via a complicated three-team trade, Poole’s play with the Pelicans has been mostly subpar this season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 29

Pelicans Trade Deadline Big Board: 4 Rumored Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost, and Urgency

The New Orleans Pelicans have been signaling their desire to stand pat at the deadline. All the reporting out of New Orleans suggests that the Pelicans have little interest in selling off their valuable veterans despite being in last place in the Western Conference.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

NBA announces punishment for Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears, Thunder's Lu Dort over heated altercation

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into a heated altercation after Tuesday’s game ended.

Jeremiah Fears takes a shot online at Lu Dort after their heated encounter

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 29

Thunder’s Dort, Pelicans’ Fears Fined By NBA

Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears have been fined $25K apiece for their roles in an altercation at the end of Tuesday’s game between the two teams, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Toronto Raptors Eyeing New Orleans Pelicans’ Center Yves Missi To Bolster Frontcourt

The NBA trade market is heating up, and the Toronto Raptors appear ready to make a significant move to shore up their interior defense. According to recent league rumblings, the Raptors have emerged as a serious suitor for New Orleans Pelicans Center Yves Missi.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 29

New Pelicans Report Highlights Serious Lack of Desire to Trade Rising Star

The NBA trade deadline can mark desperation for some teams looking to make a splash acquisition to remain competitive in the NBA landscape. That doesn’t apply to the New Orleans Pelicans, who have one of the worst records in the NBA, but teams are looking to poach talent from them in the meantime.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Deandre Ayton’s Interesting Reaction While LeBron James Is Down in Pain Goes Viral

Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton has slowly become a disappointment this season. As a prized free agency signing in the offseason, the former 2018 top overall pick has struggled with his new role in LA.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 28

5 Buy-Low Trade Targets to Give Pelicans Hope for the Future

The New Orleans will obviously not be buyers at the February 5 trade deadline. Sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 12-37 record, the Pelicans have to prioritize adding future assets in the form of young players and draft capital.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 28

Dejounte Murray May Not Suit Up for Pelicans Again After Latest Report

Dejounte Murray has yet to make his season debut with the New Orleans Pelicans. Recovering from the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in January 2025, Murray remains without a timetable to return.

Zion Williamson News / BasketballNews.com / January 28

Zion Williamson is healthy again and ready to dominate for the Pelicans

After years of injury setbacks and limited availability, Zion Williamson appears to be rediscovering his peak form, delivering powerful performances as one of the most physically dominant players in the NBA when on the floor.

Yves Missi News / Scoop B / January 28

From Cameroon to the Trade Block: Why Yves Missi is the NBA’s Most Compelling Bargaining Chip

As a young player navigating the early stages of his NBA career, Yves Missi is doing more than just studying film; he’s drawing from a lineage of international success.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 28

Pelicans' Jordan Poole Problem Is Impossible to Solve

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night after a hard-fought battle. It was a solid showing against the best team in the league, especially on the defensive end, putting up a 108.5 defensive rating.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

The Pelicans are 9-16 with Herb Jones and 3-20 without him. He’s playing tonight against the Thunder

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. OKC has the league’s best record at 37-10 but is missing multiple rotation players.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Pelicans blew a 20-point lead against the Spurs. A lineup change bailed them out

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-95 on Sunday, but the final score doesn’t reflect how close this game got. A 20-point lead nearly disappeared in the fourth quarter before a lineup adjustment helped New Orleans close it out.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Resilience in the Paint: New Orleans Pelicans Survive Late Spurs Rally to Secure Road Win 104-95

In the modern NBA, no lead is safe. We say it so often that it has lost almost all meaning, becoming just another cliché broadcasters toss out when a team starts hitting back-to-back threes.

Yves Missi News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Pelicans rumors: Yves Missi feels ‘disrespected’ as trade talks heat up

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team that has come up in plenty of rumors. While teams reportedly continue to try and pry away Herb Jones and/or Trey Murphy III, one Pelicans player who could be on the move via trade is second-year big man Yves Missi, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / January 25

The Crescent City Crossroads: Why the New Orleans Pelicans Are Set to Ignite the 2026 Trade Deadline

The NBA calendar has hit that familiar, feverish stretch where cell phone chargers are the most valuable assets in every front office. But in New Orleans, the vibrations from Executive Vice President Joe Dumars’ phone might be enough to cause a localized tremor.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Zion Williamson is losing a notable endorsement line

Zion Williamson is no longer as marketable as he used to be. Nike’s Jordan Brand is planning to discontinue the signature basketball shoe line of the New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson, Nicholas Vlahos of Sole Retriever reported this week.

Saddiq Bey News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Saddiq Bey scored 19 fourth-quarter points and the Pelicans finally looked like a functional team

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 133-127, snapping a three-game losing streak. At 11-36, one win doesn’t change much, but the way the Pelicans played—particularly in the fourth quarter with a revamped starting lineup—at least gives them something to build on.

Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / January 23

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans break losing streaks vs. Grizzlies

Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 133-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night.