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Pelicans' Rejection of Trade Offers for Herb Jones Is an Understandable Mistake

Herb Jones, who missed 15 of the New Orleans Pelicans' last 16 games, returned to action on Friday. After being sidelined with an ankle sprain since January 6, Jones got the start against the Memphis Grizzlies and played 24 minutes.

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Saddiq Bey scored 19 fourth-quarter points and the Pelicans finally looked like a functional team

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 133-127, snapping a three-game losing streak. At 11-36, one win doesn’t change much, but the way the Pelicans played—particularly in the fourth quarter with a revamped starting lineup—at least gives them something to build on.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 24

Pelicans' New Starting Lineup Should Be Here to Stay

The New Orleans Pelicans snapped their three-game losing streak on Friday against the Grizzlies, completing an impressive fourth-quarter comeback in Memphis for their 11th win of the season.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Watch Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III hit a circus shot plus an and-1 vs. Grizzlies

Trey Murphy III created an incredible circus shot highlight during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Murphy is midway through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans.

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Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / January 23

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans break losing streaks vs. Grizzlies

Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 133-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Sneakers on SI / January 23

Jordan Brand Ends Zion Williamson's Signature Sneaker Line

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson's signature basketball shoe line with Jordan Brand has come to an end. The Jordan Zion 4 — which launched in December 2024— will be the final shoe released.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Young fan asks Pelicans’ Jordan Poole crazy Draymond Green question

Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans, on their off day, took some time to talk to young fans and have them ask about what life in the NBA is like.

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado addresses injury return, NBA Trade Deadline rumors

Jose Alvarado insists the wait is nearly over. As the New Orleans Pelicans navigate an uneven season and the uncertainty of the NBA Trade Deadline, the reserve guard says a return from injury is imminent.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 22

Pelicans Are Reportedly Pursuing Pacers Starter in Exchange for Yves Missi

As the February 5 trade deadline rapidly approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans face mounting pressure to make bold moves and address their league-worst record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Buzz builds around Pacers-Pelicans trade, but there’s a hold-up

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a major disappointment this season, currently sitting at 10-36 after a recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. The continued struggles have led some to believe that the Pelicans will be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, although it remains to be seen how things will play out.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

What Brett Siegel is hearing about Bulls’ Zion Williamson, Yves Missi trade interest

The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the worst record in the NBA, and without their first-round pick, it’s hard for them to try to sell before the trade deadline.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi

The Pacers and Pelicans have explored various trade scenarios that would send fourth-year guard Bennedict Mathurin to New Orleans and second-year center Yves Missi to Indiana, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

How Zion Williamson’s Pelicans plan to fix awful defense by stopping ‘sloppy’ offense

Defensive transformations do not happen overnight in sports, nor should a team’s success hinge on just one player. So, sure, Herb Jones has been out. Schematic overhauls or complex adjustments were not in the cards even as Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans continue to languish in the Western Conference basement.