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On YouTubeJoe Dumars News / Last Word On Sports / July 18
Joe Dumars’ Bold First Offseason Reshapes Pelicans’ Future
The Joe Dumars-led Pelicans offseason didn’t waste a second. From the moment he stepped into his role as executive vice president of basketball operations, Dumars got to work fast.
Derik Queen News / Field Level Media / July 18
Pelicans rookie C Derik Queen has wrist surgery
New Orleans Pelicans first-round pick Derik Queen is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, the team announced Friday. The 20-year-old center, selected 13th overall in last month's draft, will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 18
Pelicans' injury woes continue with unfortunate Derik Queen update
The New Orleans Pelicans received some troubling injury news on Friday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
Rough injury news emerges about Derik Queen
Zion Williamson’s new frontcourt partner appears to have pulled a Zion Williamson. New Orleans Pelicans rookie big man Derik Queen has undergone surgery on his left wrist, the team announced on Friday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / July 18
Pelicans rookie undergoes wrist surgery, will be reevaluated in 12 weeks
Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has undergone surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, the team announced today in a press release.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / July 18
2025 NBA Summer League: 1 Question For Each Pelicans Rookie
In the same vein as the Phoenix Suns, the New Orleans Pelicans obtain talented players from all across the draft. In the lottery, New Orleans took Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears and Maryland big Derik Queen.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17
Pelicans Make Major Zion Williamson Decision
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a surprisingly busy 2025 offseason, and after trading for Jordan Poole, are putting together an impressive core. The Pelicans acquired Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey from the Washington Wizards, as they continue to build around star forward Zion Williamson.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17
NBA Legend’s Strong Statement on Pelicans Rookie Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans finished this past season with the fourth-worst record in the NBA, ending up with the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Analysis Network / July 17
Isaiah Thomas shares honest take on Pelicans draft pick Jeremiah Fears during Summer League, ‘You have to live up to…’
The New Orleans Pelicans selected Jeremiah Fears with the seventh pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Fears was one of the top prospects in the Draft class despite being among the youngest at just 18.
Zion Williamson News / Last Word On Sports / July 17
Zion Williamson’s Paycheck Comes With Strings and a Scale
The New Orleans Pelicans are rolling the dice again on Zion Williamson. Despite all the injuries and the frustrating stops and starts, the team has officially locked in his $39.4 million salary for the 2025-26 NBA season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Bird Writes / July 17
Imperfect 10: Pelicans Extend Summer Skid to 10 Straight Games 
After leading by as many as 10 points early, the New Orleans Pelicans were routed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 95-81, dropping the Pelicans to 0-4 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League.
Jeremiah Fears News / Hoops Wire / July 17
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Magic, Skal Labissiere, Suns
It’s been a mixed bag so far in Las Vegas for Pelicans lottery picks Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and that’s OK. As The Athletic’s Will Guillory reports, both flashed potential during Tuesday’s action.
Joe Dumars News / Last Word On Sports / July 16
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Responds Directly To Critics
This offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans most important decision was to hire Joe Dumars as their new executive vice president. A former NBA star who has
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16
Pelicans GM Reveals Reason For Signing Warriors Champion
The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Kevon Looney to a two-year, $16 million contract, joining a frontcourt that features Yves Missi, Derik Queen, Zion Williamson, and more.
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16
Pelicans Executive Reveals Reason for Jordan Poole Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a couple of huge moves this offseason, and they certainly turned heads when they acquired former Golden State Warriors champion Jordan Poole.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16
NBA Players React to Dejounte Murray's Heartfelt Post
A disastrous season for the New Orleans Pelicans was headlined by Dejounte Murray's torn Achilles early in the 2024-2025 season. The Pelicans had shown considerable promise after making the playoffs the previous season and acquiring Murray to bolster their backcourt.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / July 16
It's now or never for Zion Williamson
Williamson has failed to live up to expectations so far in his career.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / July 16
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Talks Zion Williamson, Defends Early Moves As Lead Decision-Maker
Joe Dumars is back in a front-office seat, and he is not wasting time putting his stamp on the New Orleans Pelicans. Since taking over as the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, Dumars has already pulled the trigger on several major roster moves.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15
Biggest New Orleans Pelicans reactions from 2025 NBA Summer League
The New Orleans Pelicans are in that weird in-between case where they’re neither a no-brainer pick to compete for a playoff spot nor a surefire bet to land in the bottom of the Western Conference standings.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14
New Orleans Pelicans’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency
There may be no team more perplexing this offseason than the New Orleans Pelicans. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with just 21 wins, a full teardown seemed likely.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14
'Top 2 Point Guard of All Time' – New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Reveals Ambitious Career Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears struggled in his Summer League debut, as he had 14 points and seven turnovers while fouling out during a 98-91 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Analysis Network / July 13
New Orleans Pelicans draft pick Jeremiah Fears reveals his big ambitions for future, ‘Top two…’
The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into a new era of basketball with president Joe Dumars taking over the team. Dumars formerly served as the Vice-President of the NBA, but made the move to New Orleans to take over the role as the president of the franchise.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / July 12
'Elite Duo Right Here!': Photographer Shares Jordan Poole’s Live Reaction to Reuniting With Kevon Looney on Pelicans
All good things must come to an end, including Kevon Looney’s tenure with Golden State. The Warriors big man has moved on from the franchise where he began his career.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 12
New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Poole Drops 1-Word Reaction to Herb Jones’ $68 Million Contract Extension
The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Herbert Jones to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30.
Herbert Jones News / Hoops Rumors / July 10
Pelicans agree to a three-year extension with defensive anchor
The coveted defensive ace has evolved into a leader and mainstay for the Pelicans after being selected 35th overall in the 2021 draft.
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