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Pelicans Waive Ex-Kentucky Guard, Sign Ex-Nugget
The New Orleans Pelicans continue to make moves around the edges of their roster. They've been the subject of a lot of criticism for how they handled the 2025 NBA Draft, giving up an unprotected pick next year to move up from 23 to 13 to select Derik Queen out of Maryland, a hefty price to move up just ten spots.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Pelicans sign G League Rookie of the Year, two-time All-American to deals
The New Orleans Pelicans have filled their open two-way slots, having signed guard Trey Alexander and center Hunter Dickinson to two-way contracts, according to NBA.com’s transaction log.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Pelicans part ways with their 2024 draft pick
He appeared in 44 games as a rookie in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3
Rival teams think Pelicans have ‘f***ing idiots’ in charge
To say front offices around the NBA do not think highly of the New Orleans Pelicans’ executives would be a massive understatement. In the aftermath of
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3
Joe Dumars ignored huge upside in Pelicans' traded picks
The Pelicans offered the Hawks an unprotected 2026 first-round pick — the better of the picks from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans — to move up from No. 23 to No. 13 in the NBA Draft. The Hawks jumped on the deal.
Kevon Looney News / Total Apex Sports / July 1
Kevon Looney-New Orleans Pelicans Update
Former Golden State Warriors star Kevon Looney is set to leave for the New Orleans Pelicans, so what’s next for both teams? Read on to find out the latest on the rather bittersweet situation.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Nuggets should continue their team reunion
The Denver Nuggets brought back one of their most popular former players when Bruce Brown signed with the team Monday. They shouldn't stop with just one former Nugget.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / July 1
'It’s So Lit!' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Jordan Poole is Excited to Reunite With Former Golden State Warriors Teammate
The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed free agent Kevon Looney to a two-year, $16 million deal, and no one is more excited about it than Jordan Poole.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
New Orleans Pelicans 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pick
The New Orleans Pelicans had an eventful couple of nights at the 2025 NBA Draft, sparking a range of opinions from their series of intriguing moves. Despite initially holding just one first-round pick, newly-hired head of basketball operations Joe Dumars ended the process with Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and Micah Peavy on his roster.
Jordan Poole News / Fastbreak on SI / July 1
NBA Star Jordan Poole Reacts To New Orleans Pelicans $16 Million Addition
Jordan Poole had been with the Washington Wizards for each of the previous two seasons. Last week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Poole is being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30
New Orleans Pelicans add three-time NBA champion in puzzling move fans should have seen coming
The New Orleans Pelicans continued to bolster their frontcourt, sending a clear message to Zion Williamson in a move that was rather predictable. On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans and Kevon Looney agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract.
Kevon Looney News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Two-time NBA Champion to sign with Pelicans on a two-year deal
He has appeared in at least 74 games over the past four seasons, including 76 this past season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
New Nuggets front office makes bold moves to shake up team
The Denver Nuggets' new general manager duo didn't waste any time in reshaping their team.
Bruce Brown News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Nuggets to reunite with key championship piece on a one-year deal
He averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds last season over 41 games split between Toronto and New Orleans before being held out for the rest of the year with a right knee injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30
New Orleans Pelicans Sign 3x NBA Champion
Kevon Looney had spent each of his first nine seasons playing for the Golden State Warriors. That said, the three-time NBA Champion became a free agent on Monday night.
Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Pelicans ‘looming’ as another potential Jonathan Kuminga suitor
The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to improve their roster this offseason, and they could be looking for a specific player to make them better, according to The Stein Line.
Josh Hart News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 30
Josh Hart, Ex-Pelicans Guard Reacts to 11-Year NBA Veteran's Extension
NBA free agency opens on Monday evening, but the league has already seen a flurry of moves. Multiple teams have reached contract extensions with players, as a lot of free agents start to realize there isn't a lot of available money floating around this offseason.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29
Pelicans Make Contract Decision On Key Player Before Free Agency
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a spotlight on them this offseason. After failing to make the postseason in a year full of injuries, the Pelicans hired a new general manager in Joe Dumars, to help change the franchise around.
Brandon Boston News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Pelicans to decline team option for Brandon Boston Jr.
The Pelicans are declining Brandon Boston Jr.‘s team option, reports Keith Smith for Spotrac (via Twitter). The 23-year-old wing will become an unrestricted free agent.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Jeff Teague makes grim retirement prediction for Pelicans’ Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29
Pelicans Star Makes Major Career Announcement on Saturday
The NBA offseason has begun, as players all across the league will approach their time off in different ways. For the incoming rookie class, they'll be back on the court in no time during the Summer League, while the rest of the NBA player takes their approach.
C.J. McCollum News / Athlon Sports / June 25
CJ McCollum Responds to Pelicans Player's Farewell Message After Trade
After three-plus seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is moving on from the Big Easy. The former mid-major star was involved in a four-player trade on Tuesday that sent McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Wizards pull off move to open up significant salary-cap space
The Washington Wizards made a major trade Tuesday that could pay dividends for them next year.
Dejounte Murray News / The Lead / June 24
Dejounte Murray’s Comments Reveal Pelicans’ Dysfunction
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of problems, and Joe Dumars needs to address them as soon as possible. Many questions have been presented about the state of the Pelicans, especially during the David Griffin era.
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