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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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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

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Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 9

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

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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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / January 7

Carmelo Anthony Calls on Zion Williamson to Bring Star Power Back to the Dunk Contest

Despite being regarded as one of the NBA’s most powerful and electrifying finishers, Zion Williamson has yet to appear in an NBA Slam Dunk Contest since entering the league.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 7

Pelicans Are Reportedly Turning Down Trade Offers for Veteran Starter

After losing eight straight, the New Orleans Pelicans are once again stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-30 record. While the injuries have certainly prevented them from finding continuity and building chemistry, the Pelicans are clearly nowhere near where the front office thought they would be at this stage of the season.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 7

Pelicans Aren't Ruling Out Trading Trey Murphy per Latest Report

The New Orleans Pelicans boast the worst record in the Western Conference, and with the NBA trade deadline approaching, many feel the team will field calls to sell off some of its talent.

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.

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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.

Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / January 2

Report: Bucks could renew trade interest in Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray

The Bucks continue to look for ways to improve the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if their options are limited. Milwaukee doesn’t have the assets to chase true superstar trades, so the focus has shifted to a more familiar lane.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Jordan Poole had the greatest reaction to Jose Alvarado’s punch

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole had a fantastic reaction to the fight that erupted at the end of Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams got into an on-court fight during the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.