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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 29
DeAndre Jordan Named 2025/26 Teammate Of The Year
Veteran center DeAndre Jordan appeared in just 12 games as a member of the Pelicans this season, but he has been named the 2025/26 Teammate of the Year, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 29
3 Top Dejounte Murray Destinations if Pelicans Decide to Trade Him This Summer
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core from last season, much to the frustration of their fanbase. Wholesale changes aren't expected despite back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 28
All You Need to Know About the Pelicans' Head Coaching Search
The first order of business for the New Orleans Pelicans in their offseason is to find a permanent head coach. James Borrego finished the season as the interim head coach, and he remains a candidate for the job, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net in their search.
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?
Rajon Rondo News / Hoops Wire / April 27
Pelicans interview Rajon Rondo, Nets assistant Steve Hetzel in coaching search
The Pelicans continue to cast a wide net in their search for their next head coach. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is among the candidates and has already interviewed for the position.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Rajon Rondo News / Hoops Rumors / April 27
Rajon Rondo Under Consideration In Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search
Rajon Rondo is among the candidates the Pelicans are considering as they look for their next head coach, with league sources telling Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that he has already interviewed for the position.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27
Pelicans' Next Head Coach May Be Coaching in the NBA Playoffs Right Now
While 16 teams are battling it out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Interim head coach James Borrego remains a candidate to secure the permanent position, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27
3 Former Pelicans On Thin Ice With Their New Teams in the Playoffs
While the New Orleans Pelicans, along with 13 other teams that have missed the playoffs, are focused on the offseason ahead, the rest of the league is in the midst of the first round of the playoffs.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26
Former NBA All-Star Emerges as Surprise Pelicans Head Coaching Candidate
After the conclusion of their disastrous season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been looking for their next head coach. James Borrego's interim tag was never removed during the season, but he remains a candidate for the position.
Kristaps Porzingis News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26
Kristaps Porzingis Could Be an Intriguing Pelicans Target in Free Agency
The New Orleans Pelicans' desperate need for a center is well-documented. In the 2025-26 season, the Pelicans had one of the worst center rotations in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 27
The Blizzard in the Big Easy: How Pelicans Big Man Derik Queen Put the NBA in the Blender for Joe Dumars, Troy Weaver
The narrative surrounding the modern NBA center often oscillates between two extremes: the high-flying rim protector or the floor-spacing sniper. Yet, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is carving out a third path—one paved with elite footwork and a “point-center” vision that defies his age.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Rajon Rondo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Rajon Rondo among candidates in Pelicans head coaching search
The New Orleans Pelicans are taking a hard look at former NBA guard Rajon Rondo for their head coaching position, per NBA reporter Marc Stein. Rondo is one of at least two possible candidates for the position.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25
Pelicans Can Fill Shooting Need With Veteran Expected to Test Free Agency
The NBA playoffs once again rage on without the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished with fewer than 30 wins for the second consecutive season. Changes are sweeping through the organization, with coaches, support staff, and trainers not being retained for next year.
The Next Chapter in the Crescent City: Inside the Pelicans’ High-Stakes Coaching Search
NEW ORLEANS — The humidity is rising in New Orleans, but the heat emanating from the Pelicans’ front office at 5800 Airline Drive has nothing to do with the Louisiana climate.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25
Predicting Pelicans' Extension Decisions: Will Zion Williamson Sign a New Deal?
While most fans understandably focus on free agency and the trade market in the offseason, contract extension negotiations play an important role in roster-building.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24
Pelicans Should Take a Chance on Pending Free Agent Center
The New Orleans Pelicans hope to rebound from another disappointing season after a 26-56 finish. New Orleans is in flux until they solidify their head coaching vacancy and looks to improve their roster before next season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24
Ranking Pelicans Veterans in Order of Most Trade Value to Least
The New Orleans Pelicans have hinted at their desire to bring the same core back for next season. Joe Dumars said that this team isn't too far from winning, so sweeping roster changes aren't needed.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Pelicans cast wide net in coaching search amid sweeping changes
The Pelicans have a lot going on right now. Start with the coaching search. The process is being led by head of basketball operations Joe Dumars, and by all indications, New Orleans is taking its time.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 22
Pelicans May Have Their Ideal Next Head Coach Fall into Their Lap
The New Orleans Pelicans' top priority this offseason will be to find themselves a permanent head coach heading into next season. Interim coach James Borrego is in the running to be retained as the next official head coach despite his 24-46 record after replacing former head coach Willie Green.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 17
Pelicans Making ‘Significant’ Changes To Basketball Staff
The Pelicans have begun to make “significant” changes to their basketball operations, coaching, and medical staffs, multiple sources tell Shamit Dua of In The N.O.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 players Pelicans must trade after train-wreck season
The first year of the Joe Dumars era for the New Orleans Pelicans could not have gone any worse. The new front office regime believed that the team would
New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Did The New Orleans Pelicans Set Themselves Back On Draft Night 2025?
The New Orleans Pelicans have definitely not had the season that they had anticipated. They were thinking something way different than what ended up happening, but unfortunately, they’ve been dealing with these problems for a few seasons now.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars shoots down Zion Williamson trade talk
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Monday he wants to remain in New Orleans. On Tuesday, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars indicated the feeling is mutual.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans
Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday.
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