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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 4
Pelicans Need to Play Zion Williamson More
The New Orleans Pelicans' season feels like a high-wire act, with star forward Zion Williamson at the center of the balancing performance. Williamson played just 30 games a season ago, the fourth time in his career he’s played 30 games or less in a year.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 4
Battling through injuries and losing, Pelicans face the Heat
The New Orleans Pelicans have injury-prone star Zion Williamson ... and not much else. On Sunday night, the Pelicans will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they visit the Miami Heat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
Pelicans allude to Jordan Poole decision with Dejounte Murray’s return imminent
The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
What Pelicans expect from Zion Williamson with ‘reinforcements’ coming soon
The prideful New Orleans Pelicans have endured a challenging start to the season, navigating a string of injuries that have tested the depth of their roster.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3
How Pelicans plan to ‘keep fighting, keep believing’ during Mardi Gras 2026 run
Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center.
Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / January 2
Report: Bucks could renew trade interest in Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray
The Bucks continue to look for ways to improve the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if their options are limited. Milwaukee doesn’t have the assets to chase true superstar trades, so the focus has shifted to a more familiar lane.
Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Why Pelicans are betting on ‘playmaker’ Derik Queen to key 2026 run
The New Orleans Pelicans knew Derik Queen was a productive rebounder before the 2025 NBA Draft. What James Borrego did not expect was everything else the Maryland alum was bringing to the home of Mardi Gras.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2
'You Could Put Him in a Category With the Top 10 Guards' – New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Draws Bold Tony Parker Comparisons From Head Coach
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego sees huge potential in Jeremiah Fears. During the team’s pregame interview ahead of the Chicago Bulls game, Borrego likened Fears to Tony Parker, whom he spent time with during his days as an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Why Pelicans are comparing ‘elite’ Jeremiah Fears to Hall of Famer
There are certain traits NBA coaches will tell you cannot be manufactured in a gym or taught on a whiteboard. When the new-look New Orleans Pelicans drafted Jeremiah Fears, the scouting reports spoke of speed, burst, and fearless downhill attacking.
James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 1
Pelicans Have an Obvious James Borrego Decision Despite the Losing Streak
The New Orleans Pelicans lost five straight games and dropped to 8-27 for the season. They are stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference and are in the midst of a lost season.
Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / January 1
Zion Williamson peaking in lineup as Pelicans host Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2026 schedule on Friday when they continue a three-game road trip against the slumping New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans put together a season-best five-game winning streak from Dec.
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
The best trades Lakers must offer Pelicans for Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III
To say that the Los Angeles Lakers have been a poor defensive team this season would be a major understatement. For the month of December, the Lakers have been essentially at the bottom of the league in terms of defensive rating, 29th to be exact, as per Khobi Price of The Southern California News Group.
Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 1
Pelicans May Have to Make Difficult Jeremiah Fears Decision
The New Orleans Pelicans are firmly at the bottom of the Western Conference once again after losing five straight games to fall to 8-27 for the season.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Where Zion Williamson’s Pelicans made biggest ‘mentality’ jump entering 2026
The final buzzer of 2025 sounded for the New Orleans Pelicans with a familiar result. A loss to the Chicago Bulls dropped interim coach James Borrego’s bunch to a daunting 8-27 entering 2026.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30
NBA drops hammer on Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams after fight
The NBA has reportedly decided on punishments for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams. The league is suspending Alvarado for two games and Williams for one game after the two got into a fight during Saturday’s Pelicans-Suns contest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 28
Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28
Jordan Poole had the greatest reaction to Jose Alvarado’s punch
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole had a fantastic reaction to the fight that erupted at the end of Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams got into an on-court fight during the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado, Suns' Mark Williams get ejected after throwing punches
Jose Alvarado went after a much larger man during Saturday’s game.
James Borrego News / Yardbarker / December 22
Pelicans' James Borrego no longer needs interim tag as win streak continues
James Borrego is an interim coach in name only.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 22
Pelicans Rumors: Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, James Borrego
The Pelicans are sitting at 7-22, which puts them squarely in evaluation mode, whether they want to call it that or not. Around the league, teams are paying attention.
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