The only player the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with this summer is Kevon Looney. The veteran center had a team option for $8 million for next season, and the Pelicans didn't waste any time before declining it.
The Pelicans have re-signed Hunter Dickinson on a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Dickinson was tendered a two-way qualifying offer prior to free agency, making him a restricted free agent.
The Lakers and free agent center Kevon Looney have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Despite a ton of offseason buzz to the contrary, the New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team of the summer. They have stood pat so far, not bringing in any new players.
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The New Orleans Pelicans headed into the 2026 offseason looking for a fresh start. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, New Orleans hired a new head coach and approached the offseason with a couple of goals in mind: find a starting-caliber center and add floor spacing.
The NBA landscape is beginning to take shape this summer, with blockbuster trades and free agent movement dominating the headlines. The New Orleans Pelicans have remained quiet this offseason, making little noise on the transaction front.
Trey Murphy III is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team is actively trying to change that. The Pelicans have recently dropped their asking price on Murphy, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported this week.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team of the offseason. Similar to the trade deadline, the Pelicans were at the center of trade rumors, but decided to stand pat.
Trey Alexander will sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The 23-year-old shooting guard appeared in nine games with the Pelicans this season after joining the team on a two-way deal last July.
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The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the same roster as they finished last season with. They have done absolutely nothing this offseason despite a desperate need to add a quality center.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly one of the biggest players in the LeBron James sweepstakes. However, James is considering several alternatives. So the Warriors are have their own alternative strategies.
The Cavaliers remain in the mix for Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Cleveland is among the teams that has discussed a potential sign-and-trade with Atlanta for the 23-year-old forward.
The Pelicans have turned down multiple Knicks pitches for center Yves Missi, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, who reports (via Twitter) that New York has “feverishly” been trying to acquire the big man from New Orleans.
The New Orleans Pelicans are not rushing into a panic move this offseason. According to a league source intimately familiar with the organization’s thinking, the Pelicans’ front office is actively taking its time to thoroughly evaluate all available options to fix their glaring hole at the center position.
The Pelicans are bringing back big man DeAndre Jordan, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter). Jordan played 12 games for New Orleans last season, including seven starts, and provided a valued veteran presence in the locker room.
The New Orleans Pelicans’ search for a definitive answer at the center position has been the worst-kept secret of the NBA offseason. Navigating a tight financial landscape where the front office is highly reluctant to cross the luxury tax line, executive leadership has to be incredibly calculated with their assets.
It was another disappointing season for the New Orleans Pelicans as they finished the year 11th in the Western Conference standings with a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
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The Pelicans may not own a lottery pick in this month’s draft, but that reportedly isn’t stopping them from trying to get one. According to Michael Scotto