The New Orleans Pelicans have long searched for a homegrown star to anchor their core. This year, it seems that the search has officially ended. Forward Trey Murphy III hasn't just taken a leap; he has undergone a complete evolution, transforming from a high-level role player into a dynamic basketball force.
Benjamin Franklin’s two certainties in life were death and taxes. Fantasy basketball’s singular certainty could be that Zion Williamson will give fantasy owners fits.
The Pelicans keep saying no on the players teams actually want, and yes, quietly, on the ones they might move. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New Orleans has consistently turned away trade interest in Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones.
The NBA All-Star talk often follows big numbers, but team results still shape the conversation. For Trey Murphy III, strong play has come during a difficult season.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Much to the frustration of its fanbase, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly mostly standing pat at the February 5 trade deadline. All signs point to Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy staying in New Orleans until at least the end of the season, despite the Pelicans having the worst record in the West.
After having suffered a devastating Achilles rupture 31 games into his Pelicans career, Dejounte Murray has yet to make a big impact on New Orleans basketball.
The New Orleans Pelicans may be among the worst teams in the association, but their front office is not about to give up anyone for cheap. In fact, they are demanding a king’s ransom for their core players, including, but not limited to, Herb Jones.
Trey Murphy III had a game-high 34 points and Saddiq Bey made a pair of big plays in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Pelicans past the visiting Brooklyn Nets 116-113 Wednesday night.
With the NBA trade deadline looming and the out-of-sorts New Orleans Pelicans sitting in last place in the Western Conference, the typical script would call for a franchise-altering shakeup.
It is not preposterous to imagine New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson having a list of people he wants to dunk on posted on his bedroom wall, reviewing it intently before every game.
Last place has a way of stripping away illusions before the NBA Trade Deadline, and for the voodoo-hexed New Orleans Pelicans, the core questions are glaring.
The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen.
Tuesday night’s 122-116 defeat to the Denver Nuggets marked yet another clutch game loss for the New Orleans Pelicans. The team is now a woeful 5-16 in games within five points with five minutes or less to go.
The New Orleans Pelicans officially have the worst record in the NBA after losing two straight to fall to 9-33 for the season. Even though the team has shown improvement under James Borrego, especially on the offensive end, this hasn't produced too many wins.
New York, NY — In the heart of the Bronx, where the pavement tells stories of basketball legends and the air is thick with the spirit of competition, a new sound echoed through the rafters of the DREAM Academy gymnasium.
If you’re digging for rookie upside in fantasy basketball as the calendar flips to 2026, two names deserve a closer look: New Orleans Pelicans forward Derik Queen and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward.
There hasn't been many wins for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans to celebrate this season. On Friday night, though, the team notched its ninth victory of the 2025-26 season, improving the group's record to 9-31.
It makes sense why the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t keen on giving up talent. After all, they do have the worst record in the Western Conference (8-31).