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On YouTubeDerik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 15
Pelicans' Rookie Derik Queen Gaining Respect of Teammates and Peers
Fresh off an NBA Rising Star championship, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen will now prepare for the final 26 games of the regular season. The Pelicans have long been out of contention for any playoff aspirations, but this final stretch of games is important for the young center.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 14
4 Silver Linings in Pelicans’ Disastrous Season
Not much has gone right for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. When Joe Dumars & Co. traded away the Pels’ first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft in the offseason, they surely didn’t expect the team would be 15-41 at the All-Star break.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 12
3 Things the Pelicans Must Accomplish After All-Star Break
The New Orleans Pelicans lost 123-111 to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, leaving a sour taste in the team’s mouth heading into the All-Star break. New Orleans is 15-41 on the season and is near the bottom of the Western Conference for the second straight year.
The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?
Trey Murphy News / Athlon Sports / February 11
Pelicans Announce Trey Murphy III Injury Update After Leaving Heat Game
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Trey Murphy III is having his best year as a pro. He’s played 51 games for the Pelicans this season, with Wednesday’s matchup against the Miami Heat marking his 52nd appearance in 2025-26.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Yves Missi News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 11
Why Bulls failed to pull off Yves Missi trade with Pelicans
The Chicago Bulls made a late push to acquire Yves Missi at the NBA trade deadline, but discussions with the New Orleans Pelicans ultimately fell short due to differing asking prices.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 11
Zion Williamson's Impressive Run Creates Fascinating Pelicans Offseason Dilemma
Zion Williamson is in the healthiest stretch of his career. Having played in 30 straight games for the first time in his career, Williamson is on track to play over 60 games in a season for the third time in his seven-year career.
Zion Williamson News / Athlon Sports / February 10
Fantasy Basketball Tanking Teams 2026: Zion Williamson, AD, and More Stars Facing Minute Cuts
The NBA trade deadline didn’t just move players. It drew a line. On one side? Teams still chasing something real. On the other? Teams that have quietly shifted into asset protection mode.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10
What Warriors were willing to offer Pelicans for Trey Murphy III trade
Recently, the Golden State Warriors underwhelmed their fans when the only move they made was trading for Atlanta Hawks oft-injured big man Kristaps Porzingis before the deadline.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 10
How NBA Expansion Could Affect the New Orleans Pelicans
The world is ever-expanding, and the NBA may be as well. Reports indicate that the NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote this summer to add two expansion teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the favorite cities to host the new franchises.
Dalen Terry News / Hoops Rumors / February 10
Sixers Signing Dalen Terry To Two-Way Deal
The Sixers will fill the open two-way contract slot on their roster by signing free agent wing Dalen Terry, a source tells Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Watch: DeMar DeRozan reaches boiling point in wild scene during timeout
It’s gotten so bad for the Sacramento Kings that veteran forward DeMar DeRozan took out his frustration on a water bottle on Monday. During a break in
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy gets real on 3-Point Contest snub
The NBA has officially announced the contestants for the league’s Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend, and there are some big names who will participate in the tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9
Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone
Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.
Brandon Ingram News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 9
Former Pelicans Star Brandon Ingram Reflects on Time in New Orleans
Former New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is thriving this season with the Toronto Raptors. The former No. 2 overall pick leads the team in points (22) for a Toronto team currently ten games above .500 and sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 9
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray Takes Big Step Towards Return from Extended Injury Absence
It has certainly not been the Pelicans' season that the organization and the fans were hoping for in New Orleans. Without a first-round pick in 2026 and the third-worst record in the NBA, there isn't much optimism surrounding Pelicans basketball.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9
Pelicans’ biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake
The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as a franchise stuck in competitive limbo. With losses mounting and their long-term roster blueprint cloudier than ever, the deadline represented a rare opportunity to choose a direction.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / February 7
Rookie Derik Queen Helps Lead Pelicans to Upset Victory Over Timberwolves
Friday's NBA slate brought some surprising outcomes, but perhaps none were more of that than the New Orleans Pelicans pulling up a 119-115 road upset against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rudy Gobert News / Yardbarker / February 7
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert demands 'accountability' after deflating loss to Pelicans
The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead Friday night and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-115. It's becoming a pattern, especially against teams they should be beating. After the game, Timberwolves center Gobert had some things to say about it.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6
New Orleans rallies to beat Minnesota, end skid
Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans rallied for a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Knicks dealt injury blow to key guard right after Jose Alvarado trade with Pelicans
The silver lining for the timing of the guard's injury is that the Knicks were able to land Alvarado, who was born in New York.
Jose Alvarado News / Field Level Media / February 5
Report: Knicks acquiring G Jose Alvarado from Pelicans
The New York Knicks acquired guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard Dalen Terry, two second-round draft picks and cash, ESPN reported on Thursday ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2
Hornets extend winning streak to seven with win over Pelicans
The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.
Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
Jordan Poole’s Role Takes Unexpected Turn as Trade Rumors Begin to Swirl
It looks like the New Orleans Pelicans have had enough of Jordan Poole’s inconsistency. As one of their prized offseason acquisitions via a complicated three-team trade, Poole’s play with the Pelicans has been mostly subpar this season.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29
NBA announces punishment for Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears, Thunder's Lu Dort over heated altercation
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into a heated altercation after Tuesday’s game ended.
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