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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / October 17
Steve Nash and Zach Lowe hint at new role Zion Williamson could play for Pelicans
Even before the start of the 2025-26 season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been delivered major blows. First, rookie Derik Queen went down with an injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 17
Pelicans’ Rookie Caps Preseason on Hot Streak
The Pelicans offseason was largely overshadowed by the team offloading what could be a crucial 2026 NBA Draft pick. But that hasn’t stopped the team’s newest top pick from shining through the preseason slate.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Zion Williamson Remains Impressive After Major Weight Loss in Final Preseason Game
As the NBA preseason draws closer to an end and the regular season begins, the retooled New Orleans Pelicans have been building chemistry with their new roster and their healthy superstar.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
Pelicans Should Start Fearless Rookie In Season Opener
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears has had an up-and-down preseason. Like many roller coaster rides, the highs have been exhilarating almost to the point of fear.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Zion Williamson Shows Leadership in Advice to Rookie Derik Queen
When Derik Queen suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during Summer League in July, the New Orleans Pelicans' 13th overall pick faced a murky start to his NBA career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Kings give Keegan Murray the Trey Murphy special
When the Sacramento Kings were negotiating Keegan Murray's rookie extension, they may have simply looked at the most similar rookie from last year and matched that deal.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15
Zion Williamson's Sincere Statement on Early Chemistry With Jordan Poole
Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole are shaping up to be one of the most exciting new duos in the NBA this season. Poole came to the New Orleans Pelicans from the Washington Wizards alongside Saddiq Bey in a July 2025 trade that sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk to Washington.
Kevon Looney News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Pelicans’ Kevon Looney to miss start of 2025-26 season with knee ligament injury
New Orleans Pelicans veteran Kevon Looney suffered a left knee injury in the Pelicans’ 130-128 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The Pelicans signed Looney to a two-year deal during the offseason.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15
Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears Continues Improved Play in Third Preseason Game
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears had an up-and-down start to his career. In his first preseason game against Melbourne United, the guard shot
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15
Pelicans’ Rookie Ignites in Close Loss to Rockets
The New Orleans Pelicans 2025 draft night was largely overshadowed by its trading up near the end of the lottery. And potentially rightfully so due to the team giving up an immensely valuable 2026 asset.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson slams down insane preseason 360 dunk
One thing about New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is that, regardless of his weight, he can always defy gravity. The slimmer version of
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15
Zion Williams Says Viral Dunk in Pelicans-Rockets Could've Been 'Crazier'
The New Orleans Pelicans nearly got the best of a star-studded Houston Rockets team in a preseason matchup on Tuesday night, but suffered a 130-128 loss for their first defeat through three exhibition games.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Amen Thompson, Jose Alvarado go full WWE in Rockets-Pelicans
NBA preseason is a time for teams to re-integrate new pieces, for players to jell with one another, and for everyone to get up to game speed. This is not the time to let emotions run high, considering how, in the grand scheme of the 2025-26 season, these games carry so little meaning.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
It only required 1 play for Pelicans star Zion Williamson to remind NBA of his potential
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to at least threaten for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference, which is no small undertaking considering how much change the team underwent this past year or so.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / October 8
'That’s All I Cared About' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Jordan Poole Drops Hilarious Take on the Best Part of Their Australian Tour
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in Australia as part of the NBA preseason tour, and Jordan Poole seems to be enjoying it more than the rest of his teammates.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 6
Pelicans Make Two Roster Cuts Paving Way For Young Guard To Secure Last Roster Spot
The New Orleans Pelicans made NBA history over the weekend by playing a pair of exhibition games in Australia. The Pelicans went 2-0 against Australian professional teams, but Jose Alvarado suffered a concerning leg injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / October 6
What Jeremiah Fears is doing already for the New Orleans Pelicans is ‘extremely difficult’, says Willie Green
NBA fans will soon see New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears in action during the preseason. The New Orleans Pelicans may have found their next big star with their seventh overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Jeremiah Fears.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 5
Pelicans Splash Trade Has Surprising Benefit For Crescent City
When the New Orleans Pelicans made the executive decision to trade CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards, the splash player that would be returned to the bayou was Jordan Poole.
New Orleans Pelicans News / BasketballNews.com / October 3
Pelicans victorious in historic 2025 NBA Melbourne Series
The New Orleans Pelicans made history as the first NBA team to ever play on Australian soil, and they marked the occasion with a 107-97 victory over Melbourne
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