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Pelicans’ Derik Queen reveals players he’s ‘waiting for’ after LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen crossed Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama off his list of players he’s excited to face in his first NBA season.

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Pelicans Name 5 Untouchable Players Ahead Of Trade Deadline

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).

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Pelicans making it clear Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and others off-limits

The Pelicans are signaling stability ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, New Orleans is rebuffing trade inquiries on Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III, telling teams all three will remain with the club through the deadline.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 9

Re-Grading Pelicans' Dejounte Murray Trade 18 Months Later

In the summer of 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans followed up the 49-win season and a playoff appearance with a trade for Dejounte Murray. The All-Star combo guard was supposed to be a seamless fit next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram to take the Pelicans to another level.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / January 9

Pelicans Telling Teams They Won’t Trade Zion, Jones, Murphy

The Pelicans are rebuffing trade inquiries on forwards Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), who reports that New Orleans is telling teams that those players will remain in New Orleans through the February 5 trade deadline.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 9

New Report Reveals Potential Trade Partner for Pelicans' Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls are two franchises at a crossroads, making them the perfect, if unlikely, trade partners before next month’s deadline.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Bulls to Seek Zion Williamson Trade as $83M Trouble Looms- Report

When a college star goes first overall in the NBA draft, he walks into the league with high hopes. The franchise that picks him entrusts a lot of responsibilities to him; the primary one is pushing the team towards a championship.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Zion Williamson’s Trade Value Revealed as Eastern Conference Team Eyes Pelicans Star

Moving on from a franchise cornerstone is no longer unthinkable in today’s NBA. The Dallas Mavericks did it with Luka Doncic, the Atlanta Hawks did it with Trae Young, and now the New Orleans Pelicans face a similar crossroads with Zion Williamson.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Pelicans' Zion Williamson linked to one team in trade rumors

Zion Williamson might be going from The Big Easy to The Windy City.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 8

Pelicans' Jordan Poole Trade Looks Even Worse After the Trae Young Blockbuster

The Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards officially kicked off the trade season on Wednesday. The Wizards acquired Trae Young in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 8

Recent Reports Signal Unforgivable Pelicans Mistake at Trade Deadline

The trade season is officially upon us. The Atlanta Hawks kicked things off by moving on from their franchise star Trae Young on Wednesday, with many more moves expected between now and the February 5 trade deadline.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III’s career game no match for Lakers’ unstoppable clutch dominance

The New Orleans Pelicans watched a special night slip away even as Trey Murphy III caught fire. The shots kept falling. Threes came off movement. Drives came with confidence.

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Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III gives Jrue Holiday ‘testament’ after taking CJ McCollum’s crown

Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim the players simply do not know their history. However, Trey Murphy III broke that mold right after getting called up during the NBA Draft.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 4

Lakers continue to monitor wing market, for now to no avail

The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, names like Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III are well known inside league circles as ideal fits for what the Lakers want to add.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

Pelicans allude to Jordan Poole decision with Dejounte Murray’s return imminent

The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision.

James Borrego News / Yardbarker / December 22