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On YouTubeDerik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9
Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Era Is Essentially Over in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans have been winning at a better rate than they have been all season. They are 11-9 in their last 20 games and have been more competitive overall.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 9
New Orleans Pelicans Cruise to Victory Against Washington Wizards to Pick Up 21st Win of the Season
In the battle of the tanking teams, the New Orleans Pelicans got the better of the Washington Wizards, as they rode to an easy 138-118 win on Sunday night to take home just their 21st win of the 2025-25 NBA season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8
Pelicans down woeful Wizards to match season win total from 2025
Trey Murphy III knocked down four of nine 3-pointers on the way to 24 points, Saddiq Bey recorded a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the visiting Washington Wizards 138-118 on Sunday.
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 8
Pelicans' Derik Queen Concerns Go From Bad to Worse in Latest Stretch
The 2025-26 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been nothing short of a disaster. After giving up their unprotected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Pelicans have been one of the worst teams in the league all season, and currently have the third-worst record in the Western Conference.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6
How Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III is making better 2026 All-NBA case than James Harden, LeBron James
All-NBA conversations usually belong to the well-established suspects, the brand-name stars who have occupied the discussion for the better part of two decades, even if those All-Stars are having a down year.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6
Kendrick Perkins sends message to New Orleans about possible Zion Williamson-Pelicans trade
Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes the New Orleans Pelicans should consider a major decision involving Zion Williamson this offseason, suggesting the franchise evaluate potential trade offers for the former No.
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 6
Jordan Poole May Have Already Played His Last Game As a Pelican
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night to improve to 20-44 for the season. While they are unlikely to climb enough in the standings to challenge for a Play-In spot, the Pelicans are playing better basketball lately and have a chance to build some momentum for next season.
Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / March 6
Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Kings to NBA-high 50th loss
Zion Williamson scored 23 points, six teammates chipped in with double-digit point totals and the visiting New Orleans used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings en route to a 133-123 victory on Thursday.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 5
Derik Queen's Downward Trend Raises Alarm Bells for Pelicans
Derik Queen’s rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans has been many things, but predictable isn’t one of them. Watching this year’s No. 13 pick is like tracking a volatile stock: one night he’s a triple-double threat, the next, a non-factor in a crowded frontcourt.
Trey Murphy News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III Reveals Mental Challenge of Returning From Shoulder Injury
It has bene another disappointing season thus far for the New Orleans Pelicans as they currently find themselves sitting 13th in the Western Conference standings with a 19-44 record.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Why LeBron James’ former teammate urged the Pelicans to ‘stop trolling’ Stephen A. Smith
Richard Jefferson has asked the New Orleans Pelicans to dial back their social media trolling of Stephen A. Smith after the ESPN analyst became the centre of another NBA internet moment.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5
'My Popularity is Bigger Than Anybody on Your Team' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Media Team Draws Major Backlash From ESPN Analyst
Stephen A. Smith went berserk on the New Orleans Pelicans’ social media team, as the latter relentlessly trolled the former for making insulting comments about Zion Williamson and his eating habits throughout his career.
NBA News / Field Level Media / March 5
Standout rookie trio in focus when Pelicans visit Kings
Three of the NBA's most productive rookies seek to improve their awards credentials Thursday night when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Sacramento Kings.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4
Pelicans social media claps back at Stephen A. Smith with savage response to Richard Jefferson’s request
Even after Stephen A. Smith’s monologue on First Take , the New Orleans Pelicans social media team is undeterred. Smith fired back at the Pelicans after they posted a video of Stephen A.
Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / March 4
Pelicans Signing Josh Oduro To Two-Way Contract
The Pelicans have reached an agreement on a two-way deal with big man Josh Oduro, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 6’9″ forward/center
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 4
Pelicans Only Team With Two-Way Opening As Deadline Looms
It’s Wednesday, March 4, which means today is the last day that teams can sign players to two-way contracts for the 2025/26 season, as we outlined earlier this week.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Pelicans feud with Stephen A. Smith over Zion Williamson comments
After roasting Zion Williamson this week, Stephen A. Smith is getting roasted right back. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson made some comments earlier in the week disputing a popular narrative about him.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / March 3
Zion Williamson's impressive healthy streak ends
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson recently saw an eye-popping streak come to an end this past weekend. Williamson's career-high stretch of 35 consecutive games played in a season was snapped after he missed the Pelicans matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury.
Dejounte Murray News / Yardbarker / February 23
Former NBA All-Star to make season debut Tuesday
Jan. 31, 2025, was the last time that he dribbled a basketball during an NBA game.
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