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Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 21

Assessing Dejounte Murray's Future With the Pelicans: Will He Stay in New Orleans?

It was a season full of disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans, but one of the silver linings was the better-than-expected return of Dejounte Murray.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 20

Pelicans Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a ton of pressure to get better next season. After back-to-back campaigns with fewer than 30 wins, the Pelicans have to return to their winning ways.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 20

Pelicans Front Office Shakeup Is Deeply Concerning

The New Orleans Pelicans' top brass got to work immediately after the conclusion of the disappointing 2025-26 season. Even before the offseason officially began, the Pelicans' front office has been busy.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 19

Pelicans Can't Afford to Make the Same Mistake of Past Offseasons

The New Orleans Pelicans are seemingly bringing back the same core for next season. Lead decision-maker Joe Dumars announced after the season that he believes the Pelicans are not too far from winning and have no intention of trading franchise star Zion Williamson.

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Does Zion Williamson have a future with the Pelicans? Joe Dumars says they have 'no intentions' of trading him · CBSSports.com

Dumars: Pels interim Borrego candidate for job · ESPN

Does Zion Williamson have a future with the Pelicans? Joe Dumars says they have 'no intentions' of trading him · CBSSports.com

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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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 19

Most Glaring Roster Hole Pelicans Must Fill This Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans have a big offseason ahead of them after playing well under expectations for the second straight season. This time around, they don't have a lottery pick in the draft, either.

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.

Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 17

Joe Dumars Is Setting the Pelicans Up to Fail Again Next Season

The New Orleans Pelicans had a very disappointing season, winning only 26 games. More disappointing than the record, however, is the lack of vision the organization is demonstrating at every turn.

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 / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 16

New Candidate Emerges in Pelicans' Head Coach Search

The New Orleans Pelicans head into the offseason with massive question marks they need to answer before next year. Chief among them is who they will get as their permanent head coach before the start of next basketball season.

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.

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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.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 16

Pelicans' Zion Williamson Reveals Offseason Plans

Another season just ended with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson not participating in the playoffs. The two-time All-Star has not played in a single playoff game since being drafted with the No.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 15

Pelicans' Yves Missi Discusses Main Areas in Need of Improvement in His Game

The brutal 2025-2026 NBA season is over for the New Orleans Pelicans, and now the focus is on the players and organization to use this offseason to dramatically improve.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 15

3 Potential Future Pelicans Centers to Watch in the Playoffs

While the majority of the league is focused on the NBA postseason, the New Orleans Pelicans have already shifted their attention to the offseason. In his end-of-season press conference, lead Pelicans decisionmaker Joe Dumars talked about the team's vision for next season and beyond.

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 14

Pelicans’ Dumars: ‘No Intentions’ Of Trading Zion Williamson

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson told reporters on Monday that he hopes to remain in New Orleans going forward. On Tuesday, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars suggested in his own end-of-season press conference that the former No.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 14

Joe Dumars: Pelicans not planning to trade Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans are not entertaining trade offers for All-Star forward Zion Williamson, executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Tuesday.

Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars got destroyed for draft trade last year – now he’s teasing another big one

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025-26 season recently came to a merciful end with a road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pelicans were among the worst teams in the league throughout this season, and making matters worse is the fact that the team does not own its first-round pick this year.

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

New Orleans Pelicans Expected to Revisit Trade Talks Around Key Guards This Summer

With nowhere near the playoff conversation, the New Orleans Pelicans are locked and loaded to make an impressive offseason push. After finishing 26–54 and falling out of the playoff picture, the franchise is expected to reassess its backcourt, with trade discussions around Jordan Poole and Dejounte Murray likely to resurface.

New Orleans Pelicans 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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Anthony Davis calls out Pelicans for snubbing him

Anthony Davis still has some feelings toward the New Orleans Pelicans over his exit and its aftermath. Davis publicly asked the Pelicans for a trade in 2019, and the way he engineered a move to the Los Angeles Lakers left many fans with a bad taste in their mouths.