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On YouTubeDerik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 24
Pelicans' Derik Queen Has the Right Mentality in Impressive Rookie Season
New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen has emerged as one of the league’s most compelling rookie stories. After being drafted 13th overall and traded to the Pelicans on draft night, the 6'10" Maryland product has transformed from a promising prospect into a nightly double-double threat through sheer effort and an advanced "old-school" skill set.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 24
Zion Williamson Giving His Trade Value a Major Boost With Recent Dominance
The New Orleans Pelicans righted the ship over the last two weeks after being stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference all season. At 8-23, they still have a long way to go, but the Pels are now a much more formidable team.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 24
Pelicans' Recent Surge Creates Big Potential Risk
The New Orleans Pelicans came back down to earth on Tuesday with a blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back. Before then, however, they had won five straight games to escape the bottom of the Western Conference.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Ramona Shelburne dims Lakers’ trade hopes for Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones
ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne poured cold water on speculation linking the Los Angeles Lakers to Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, suggesting that New Orleans is unlikely to move either forward ahead of the trade deadline without an overwhelming return.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Lou Williams gives Derik Queen his flowers amid Pelicans hot stretch
Just last week, the New Orleans Pelicans had the worst record in the NBA. After racking up five straight wins, the Pelicans are now 8-22 and sit in 13th place in the Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23
'I Knew He Was Gonna Respond Well' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Draws Plaudits for His ‘Team First Mentality’ Amid Winning Streak
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, winning each of their last five games. During this stretch, Zion Williamson has bought into interim head coach James Borrego’s bold idea to come off the bench.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 23
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets
The Pelicans are suddenly on a roll. And yes, it’s still strange to type that. Zion Williamson scored 24 points and took over late, pouring in 10 straight during a decisive fourth-quarter stretch to lift New Orleans to a 119-113 win over Dallas.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 23
Pelicans Stun Mavericks In 119-113 Victory; Notch 5th Consecutive Win
The New Orleans Pelicans appear to have turned things around after an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 season. With a five-game winning streak following their 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Pelicans now boast one of the longest active winning streaks in the league.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22
Pelicans’ win over Mavericks accomplishes feat not seen since 2023
After a nightmare start to the 2025-26 season, hope is growing by the day for the young New Orleans Pelicans. Their young core is taking flight under the tutelage of interim head coach James Borrego, and they are filling up the win column in a hurry.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / December 23
Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win
Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 22
Pelicans surge in 4th quarter, dump Mavs for 5th straight win
Zion Williamson compiled 24 points and nine rebounds off the bench, helping the streaking New Orleans Pelicans rally for a 119-113 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
New Orleans Pelicans Storm Back To Beat the Dallas Mavericks, 119-113
The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The Pelicans defeated the Mavericks 119-113 at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans improved to 8-22 and achieved a five-game win streak, while Dallas fell to 11-19.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 22
Pelicans' James Borrego no longer needs interim tag as win streak continues
James Borrego is an interim coach in name only.
Anthony Davis News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Anthony Davis gets a surprising reception from Pelicans fans
The city of New Orleans apparently has the memory of an elephant. Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks played Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22
Pelicans’ Karlo Matkovic slams down beautiful half-court Zion Williamson lob
The New Orleans Pelicans put their four-game winning streak on the line on Monday as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pelicans had a strong start, punctuated by the beautiful connection between Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 22
Pelicans Rumors: Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, James Borrego
The Pelicans are sitting at 7-22, which puts them squarely in evaluation mode, whether they want to call it that or not. Around the league, teams are paying attention.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Suddenly solid Pelicans try to take down Mavericks
Escaping from the Western Conference basement, the New Orleans Pelicans look to extend their winning streak to five games on Monday when they host the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
Herbert Jones News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers seeking perimeter defense, eye Pelicans’ Herbert Jones
The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a defensive wing upgrade, and Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has emerged as a name high on the internal wish list.
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