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Nuggets should continue their team reunion

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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.

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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.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 30

Jordan Poole Sends Message to Ex-Warriors Teammate After Pelicans Signing

NBA free agency has been a frenzy so far, with the Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets agreeing to a blockbuster trade swapping Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson, while teams like the Atlanta Hawks have been busy adding guard talent by signing deals with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.

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.

Bojan Bogdanovic retires after 10 NBA seasons

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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.

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Pelicans declining team option on assists-per-minute leader

The New Orleans Pelicans are declining a team option on their assists-per-minute leader ahead of free agency. New Orleans is coming off a dismal season, recording just 21 wins in the Western Conference, which should be even more competitive next year.

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.

Elfrid Payton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pelicans To Decline Option On Guard Elfrid Payton

The Pelicans are declining their $3.15MM team option on guard Elfrid Payton, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. New Orleans signed Payton to a pair of 10-day contracts, then inked him to a two-year standard contract near the end of the season.

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

4x NBA All-Star Shares Untold Story on Blockbuster Pelicans Trade

In the 2016-17 season, both the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans were at a crossroads in their seasons. DeMarcus Cousins was a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA in Sacramento, while Anthony Davis was a superstar before the prime of his career even started with the Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans Executive Defends 2025 NBA Draft Class Amid Criticism

To put it kindly, the New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft hasn't been very well received. The team received an "F" from ESPN for its performance ,and The Ringer's Bill Simmons called the team's decision to trade an unprotected 2026 first-round pick to move up for Derik Queen "one of the five dumbest trades of the decade".

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans First-Round Pick Gets Honest About Draft Night Criticism

NEW YORK — Derik Queen's surname is a near-perfect match to one of New York City's five boroughs. When he was called by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, he was in Brooklyn.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans Star Sends Message To New Jazz Rookie After NBA Draft

The focus in the NBA has now shifted to free agency, with the first period beginning on Monday, June 30th, when teams will be allowed to negotiate contracts with free agents.

C.J. McCollum News / The Lead / June 27

Pelicans Take Big Risk By Trading CJ McCollum

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans traded their leading scorer from last season, CJ McCollum. Trading McCollum is not surprising in itself, but the timing of the trade, along with the return, may have fans scratching their head.