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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic has a couple of reasons to smile this offseason. The former second-round pick had his team option picked up by the organization this summer, securing a $2.3 million deal this season.
New Orleans Pelicans basketball is unofficially back with the start of Summer League play on Thursday. Fans looking for an early glimpse of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears will have to wait until preseason, as last year's rookie duos will not be playing in the annual Vegas tournament.
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.
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.
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 New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team in the NBA this summer. They haven't brought in any new players except for their 58th-overall pick, Jaron Pierre Jr.
Despite a ton of offseason buzz to the contrary, the New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team of the summer. They have stood pat so far, not bringing in any new players.
The New Orleans Pelicans headed into the 2026 offseason looking for a fresh start. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, New Orleans hired a new head coach and approached the offseason with a couple of goals in mind: find a starting-caliber center and add floor spacing.
The NBA landscape is beginning to take shape this summer, with blockbuster trades and free agent movement dominating the headlines. The New Orleans Pelicans have remained quiet this offseason, making little noise on the transaction front.
Trey Murphy III is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team is actively trying to change that. The Pelicans have recently dropped their asking price on Murphy, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported this week.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team of the offseason. Similar to the trade deadline, the Pelicans were at the center of trade rumors, but decided to stand pat.
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 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.