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In an NBA season stacked with excellent rookie play in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen has emerged as one of the top first-year players.

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Pelicans Flash a Ton of Potential Despite Back-to-Back Losses

A 25-48 record for the New Orleans Pelicans surely isn’t anything to be celebrated this season. New Orleans was officially eliminated from the Play-In Tournament with their recent loss on Tuesday night, even though it’s long been out of contention for any postseason aspirations.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 26

Jeremiah Fears' Shooting Improvement Is an Excellent Sign for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans' season is winding down with nine games remaining until the offseason. New Orleans will miss the playoffs for a second straight year, and is in danger of back-to-back less than 30-win seasons for the first time since the 2012-2013 years.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 25

Grizzlies, Pelicans Eliminated From Playoffs, Warriors Locked Into Top-10 Seed

With the Grizzlies‘ 123-98 loss to the Spurs tonight, Memphis has officially been eliminated from playoff contention, and the Warriors have been locked into a top-10 seed, confirming their position in the play-in tournament.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 25

Pelicans May Be One Piece Away From Being a Playoff Team

On paper, there is not much to be hopeful about the New Orleans Pelicans. They are 25-48 and don't have a first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 25

Zion Williamson Continues to Deserve Praise Even When Pelicans Lose

Despite back-to-back losses against solid playoff teams, the New Orleans Pelicans continue to show intriguing flashes down the stretch of the season. Yes, the 2025-26 season has largely been a disappointment for the Pelicans, but there are plenty of positive takeaways for next season and beyond.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

Why Pelicans must consider $100 million offer to former All-Star this summer

The New Orleans Pelicans are running out of ways to downplay Dejounte Murray’s impact. Since returning from injury, the former All-Star has not only stabilized the backcourt but reshaped the team’s defensive identity.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 24

New Orleans Pelicans at New York Knicks Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 24

The season has been heating up, and bettors could get an easy win with the New Orleans Pelicans taking on the New York Knicks. New Orleans has been having a nightmare season, with losses and overall struggles.

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

3 Things to Watch for in the Pelicans' Final 10 Games

Ten games are remaining in the 2025-2026 campaign for the New Orleans Pelicans before a long offseason full of important decision-making is necessary to right this sinking ship.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson gives one-word explanation on why Dejounte Murray ‘has done numbers’

As the New Orleans Pelicans navigate a critical stretch of the season, a rejuvenated Zion Williamson didn’t need a lengthy scouting report to explain the impact of Dejounte Murray’s return to the lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Why Pelicans are not shorting former first-round pick’s phenomenal’ stock

Development curves for young NBA centers often require equal parts patience and projection. Fortunately for James Borrego, Yves Missi has quietly emerged as one of the few bright spots for the New Orleans Pelicans despite operating in a crowded frontcourt.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 23

Pelicans' Saddiq Bey Has Earned Himself a Big Payday in the Offseason

With a 25-47 record on the year, the New Orleans Pelicans have not had much consistency this season. One of the few bright spots on the roster has been 26-year-old forward Saddiq Bey, who not only has surprised many with his return to form after an ACL injury but also seems like a necessary extension candidate this summer.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 23

Pelicans Have 3 Fascinating Extension Decisions to Make in the Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are trending in the right direction, but this season should be considered over. The organization and the fanbase are looking ahead, prioritizing the future over the present.

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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

Pelicans vs. Knicks: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Mar 24)

The New Orleans Pelicans were recently in the news for their high pricing of Yves Missi. Unfortunately, apart from their off-court antics, their on-court performances failed to earn a headline.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 23

3 Questions Pelicans Must Answer in the Final 10 Games of the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans are 25-47 for the season and have ten games left in the regular season. As perhaps the only team still trying to win games outside of the top ten of each conference, the Pelicans will likely continue to be competitive down the stretch and reach the 30-win threshold.

Karlo Matkovic News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

Karlo Matkovic Reacts After Surprise Drug Test Follows Viral In-Game Dunk

The struggling New Orleans Pelicans have been on a steady run recently. The team posted a 6-4 record in their last ten games and have climbed in the latest NBA power rankings after Week 21.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / March 22

Cavs show up just enough, power way past Pelicans

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 111-106 road escape over the Pelicans on Saturday … 1. This one was under control. Until it wasn’t. Then it really wasn’t.

James Borrego News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21

Pelicans’ James Borrego doesn’t sugarcoat ‘biggest factor’ in NOLA turnaround

James Borrego is not interested in manufacturing a narrative around what the New Orleans Pelicans have done after the NBA All-Star break. The math on the playoff picture is what it is, but what’s brewing inside the Big Easy’s locker room, the coach insists, is very real.