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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 20

Cavs rounding into form down the stretch, but feisty Pelicans await

The Cleveland Cavaliers can complete a perfect three-game road trip as their trek for higher seeding in the NBA playoffs continues on Saturday in New Orleans vs.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 20

A Big Zion Williamson Change Is Paying Dividends for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are headed for a second straight losing season, missing the playoffs again in as many years. While the last handful of games of the year seem meaningless, New Orleans has used them to try to build some positive momentum heading into next year.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 20

Pelicans' Derik Queen Problem Persists Amid Winning Streak

The New Orleans Pelicans are winning more than they have all season. They are 12-6 since the trade deadline, and that is worth celebrating, even if a lot of the wins have come against teams that are not trying too hard.

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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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

New Orleans Pelicans Set 'Intentionally High' Price for Most Coveted Forward Ahead of the Offseason

As the 2025-26 NBA regular season nears its end, the hype surrounding playoff contenders is at its peak. Meanwhile, fans are already looking ahead to the offseason, and the New Orleans Pelicans are making waves with their bold offseason strategy.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 20

Pelicans Show True Grit in 105-99 Comeback Victory Over Clippers

There is a distinct, undeniable electricity buzzing through the Smoothie King Center these days. Late-March basketball is where the pretenders fold, and the contenders forge their identity.

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Zion Williamson News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Zion Williamson Could Be Lined Up for Major Summer Deal as Pelicans Push for New Chapter

Zion Williamson is a name in the NBA that goes hand in hand with controversy. Following his weight management problems, Stephen A. Smith took a harsh stance on the New Orleans Pelicans star.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

Pelicans stay hot at home, hold off undermanned Clippers

Trey Murphy III scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 20 as the New Orleans Pelicans earned a 105-99 victory Thursday for their second home win in two nights against the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 19

Pelicans Are Destroying Teams With Dejounte Murray On the Court

When Dejounte Murray returned to action on February 24th after missing 13 months of action, many expected him to be slowly integrated into the New Orleans Pelicans rotation.

Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 19

Pelicans' Hot Streak Shouldn't Redeem Joe Dumars & Front Office

The New Orleans Pelicans are 11-6 in their last 17 games and 14-10 in their last 24. They are no longer the laughingstock of the league and have been surprisingly competitive over the last month.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 19

Pelicans vie to extend home winning streak in rematch vs. Clippers

Dejounte Murray appears to be getting the best out of the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans will get another chance to show off their improved form on Thursday when they face the visiting Los Angeles Clippers for the second consecutive day.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 18

Pelicans overtake Clippers to continue late-season surge

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and Trey Murphy III added 23 as the New Orleans Pelicans finished off a 124-109 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in the opener of a back-to-back set between the teams.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / March 16

Zion Williamson, Pelicans down Mavs to continue winning ways

Zion Williamson scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 23 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on Monday for their third win in four games.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Raptors rally to knock off Suns

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Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Zion Williamson hit a massive milestone during Friday’s game

Zion Williamson has been known more for his injury problems than for his on-court exploits, but he managed to hit a pretty important milestone on Friday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Green was not one of the critics.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Reaches Contract Incentive, Boosts Salary

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has hit another milestone in his contract. By appearing in his 51st game of the season, Williamson increased the guaranteed portion of his salary for next year from $16.9 million to $25.3 million, ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted.