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Unique Stat Depicts 2025 First-Round Pick Yves Missi's Rare Athleticism

Yves Missi was an intriguing prospect coming into the 2025 NBA Draft. The Baylor product was an extremely raw player, but boasted stellar size and athleticim that could turn him into a star, or at least a solid rotation piece, at the next level.

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Zion Williamson’s new ‘Voodoo’ Jordan Zion 4 coming soon

New Orleans Pelicans’ former No. 1-overall pick Zion Williamson is still looking to find his footing as he enters his sixth year in the NBA. Over the last five seasons, Williamson has only been able to appear in 214 games, but the Duke Blue Devil is confident he can live up to his own lofty expectations.

Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8

How Can Willie Green Avoid The Hot Seat Heading Into The 2025-26 Season?

The New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2025-26 season with the 12th-highest payroll in the NBA, which is higher than teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / September 7

Can the New Orleans Pelicans Succeed This Season?

The 2025-26 NBA season will begin on Tuesday, October 21. For the New Orleans Pelicans, this will be a new season full of hope. But can the Pelicans succeed this upcoming season?

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / September 7

Should Pelicans Reset and Build Around 2025 Rookies?

In the summer of 2019, New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis forced his way out of town, demanding a trade that eventually landed him with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 7

Is NBA Superstar Zion Williamson No Longer the Face of the Pelicans?

The New Orleans Pelicans felt like they hit the jackpot in 2019 when they landed the first overall pick and were able to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 7

Former Golden State Warriors Champion Could Be X-Factor for Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans followed up one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2023-24 with one of their worst in 2024-25, finishing with a 21-61 record, the fourth-worst in the NBA last season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 6

Which Pelicans Rookie Will Have The Bigger Impact Next Season?

The New Orleans Pelicans' 2025-26 season may rest on the shoulders of Zion Williamson, as the generational prospect and former first-overall pick has proven he's one of the best players in the NBA when he's on the court.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 5

Three Pelicans Stars Who Are Potential NBA Trade Candidates in 2025-26 Season

The New Orleans Pelicans have made big moves throughout the 2025 NBA offseason, with additions like Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, Kevon Looney, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen turning heads.

Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5

'I Just Wish He’d Take Basketball More Seriously' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Jordan Poole Draws Optimistic Prediction from Analyst

The New Orleans Pelicans made the bold move of trading for Jordan Poole this summer. After languishing with the lowly Washington Wizards in the past few

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 4

Ex-NBA Champion's Optimistic Prediction for Ex-Warrior Jordan Poole on Pelicans

Jordan Poole, who was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, has had an interesting career thus far. He was drafted with the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, where he spent his first four seasons.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 3

New Orleans Pelicans Give 6-foot-9 Forward Chance to Join NBA

The New Orleans Pelicans were a bottom-five team last year, finishing with a 21-61 record. As the saying goes, "It's only up from here." Led by Zion Williamson, the number one pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Pelicans are looking to retool and start competing with healthy, young talent.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 3

NBA Mock Trade: Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball Team Up in Blockbuster Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have not made it past the first round of the NBA playoffs since the 2018 postseason, making just two playoff appearances in six seasons since then.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 2

Who Will Be The Pelicans' Biggest X-Factor For The 2025-26 Season?

The New Orleans Pelicans could've headed into the 2025-26 season with no pressure on being a playoff contender in the Western Conference. While the team

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The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

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The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz

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Garrison Brooks News / Hoops Rumors / September 2

Pelicans to sign free-agent forward to deal

In 18 EuroCup outings last season, he averaged 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 29

Pelicans' 'injury curse' extends to the summer

The New Orleans Pelicans just finished a nightmare season where countless key players suffered injuries. Jose Alvarado's scary fall Friday shows the Pelicans' "injury curse" might not be done yet.

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss

New Season, Same Problems: Pelicans’ Injury Curse Strikes Early

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

New Season, Same Problems: Pelicans’ Injury Curse Strikes Early

Last season, the New Orleans Pelicans had huge expectations. They traded for Dejounte Murray, hoping he would be the final piece to get them over the hump.

Jose Alvarado News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado gave everyone a scare Thursday while competing for Puerto Rico in the AmeriCup quarterfinals. He went down hard in overtime, stayed on the floor in pain, and was eventually taken off on a stretcher.

Jose Alvarado News / Yardbarker / August 29

Key Pelicans player suffers scary injury during FIBA AmeriCup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado had to be stretchered off the court while playing for Puerto Rico at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.

Three reasons why the Pelicans won the 2025 NBA Draft

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

3 Reasons Why The Pelicans Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Similar to other Western Conference teams, such as the Timberwolves and the Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans have selected a great crop of prospects. In the first round, New Orleans drafted Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears at pick seven and Maryland big man Derik Queen through a trade with the Hawks (No.