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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 16
Derik Queen's Brilliance Shouldn't Overshadow Jeremiah Fears' Impressive Rookie Campaign
Derik Queen has understandably stolen all the headlines in New Orleans through the first two months of the season. He has become an instant fan favorite with his play style reminiscent of Nikola Jokic, showcasing impressive footwork, dishing dimes all over the floor, and beasting defenders off the dribble and in the post.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 16
New Dejounte Murray Trade Rumor Could Save the Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans hoped that the Dejounte Murray acquisition in 2024 would be the final pivotal piece of the puzzle. Pairing a two-way player like Murray with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum looked like a formidable roster to compete in the Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Ex-Pelicans Teammate Leaks Group Chat Reaction to Zion Williamson–Moriah Mills Controversy
The New Orleans Pelicans have witnessed an eventful tenure for Zion Williamson. The most notable of those controversies was the Moriah Mills incident, which garnered significant attention in the NBA world a few years ago.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Lakers, Warriors reportedly place trade calls to Pelicans
The Pelicans are drawing trade interest from two familiar contenders as their season continues to slide. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, both the Lakers and Warriors have reached out to New Orleans to gauge availability on key forwards.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Draft on SI / December 15
Jeremiah Fears Continues to Be a Rookie Standout in Win vs. Bulls
The New Orleans Pelicans have one of the weirdest situations in the NBA right now. You'd think that a 5-22 record would warrant a rebuild and a push to land a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson delivers off bench in first game back: ‘Felt pretty good’
Zion Williamson returned to action Sunday in an unfamiliar role, coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career as the Pelicans managed his minutes following a right hip adductor strain.
Trey Murphy News / Total Apex Sports / December 15
Pelicans Find Rhythm in Chicago: Zion, Murphy III Lead Charge Past Bulls 114-104
It wasn’t pretty for the Pelicans, and for long stretches, it certainly wasn’t graceful. But when you’re sitting at the bottom of the standings trying to relearn how to win, style points don’t matter nearly as much as the final score.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 14
James Borrego's Brave Derik Queen Decision Pays Off vs. Bulls
The New Orleans won their fifth game of the season on Sunday night, sweeping their season series against the Chicago Bulls. With Zion Williamson back after a six-game absence due to adductor strain and Jordan Poole playing in his second straight game, the Pelicans were healthier than they have been since the start of the season.
Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / December 14
Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls
Zion Williamson gave his New Orleans Pelicans teammates a taste of what they have been missing the last two weeks. Trey Murphy III, along with rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, showed Williamson what the team is capable of going forward.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 14
Zion Williamson's Early Return Could Boost His Trade Value
Since being drafted to the NBA in 2019, the discourse around New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been a frustrating cycle of breathtaking talent followed by crushing injuries.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / December 13
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could make early return, suit up Sunday
Zion Williamson is suddenly back in the picture, and sooner than almost anyone expected. Pelicans coach James Borrego said Williamson practiced Saturday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Chicago, according to Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com.
Jose Alvarado News / Yardbarker / December 15
Why Knicks’ interest in Jose Alvarado makes perfect sense
This move would maintain, and even improve, roster balance and financial discipline, while finally solving a problem that has lingered behind Jalen Brunson for years.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Zion Williamson Practices, Could Return Sunday
Pelicans head coach James Borrego said injured forward Zion Williamson practiced on Saturday and will be listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday’s game at Chicago, per Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com (Twitter link).
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 12
Pelicans' Rookies Offering Hope of a Bright Future with Hot Start
On Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans rookies continued the transcendent start to their debut seasons. In a 23-point win over the Trail Blazers, the team’s rookies in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen were again spectacular, which is quickly becoming par for the course for the New Orleans newbies.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 12
NBA roundup: Pelicans end 7-game slide with rout of Blazers
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / December 12
Poole’s Return Sparks Pelicans’ Historic Offensive Explosion Against Blazers 143-120
It had been nearly a month since the New Orleans Pelicans felt good about a basketball game. The locker room was quiet, the losses were piling up, and the frustration was mounting with every missed rotation and clanked rim.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11
Pelicans roll over Trail Blazers to end 7-game skid
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars gets why NBA world was wondering ‘what the f**k’ he was doing with draft-night trade
Joe Dumars understood the confusion the NBA world had towards the moves he made this past offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was active throughout the 2025 NBA Draft, where they drafted Derik Queen while making trades with their draft picks.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11
Pelicans’ Jordan Poole gets significant injury upgrade for Blazers game
Jordan Poole has not played for the New Orleans Pelicans since Nov. 4 due to a left quad strain. Now, after missing over a month’s worth of action, it appears as if Poole could make his return on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 10
Could Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Turn the Pelicans Around?
The New Orleans Pelicans have the NBA's worst record with just three wins compared to 22 losses. Now more than ever this decade, the franchise appears headed for a complete rebuild.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 9
Derik Queen doing his best to justify much-maligned Pelicans trade
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 3-22, but rookie Derik Queen is giving them hope for the future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / December 7
Pelicans Reversing Course, Considering Trading Much-Desired Two-Way Forward?
After what appears to be a failed attempt to retool its roster to make a run at the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, are the New Orleans Pelicans ready to embrace a complete rebuild?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 4
Pelicans rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado
Hired as the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations in the spring, Joe Dumars opted against pursuing a trade of oft-injured forward Zion Williamson during his first summer on the job.
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