The comparisons come with an obvious caveat. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is a two-time NBA MVP, a championship centerpiece, and one of the most distinctive offensive engines the league has ever seen.
Tuesday night’s 122-116 defeat to the Denver Nuggets marked yet another clutch game loss for the New Orleans Pelicans. The team is now a woeful 5-16 in games within five points with five minutes or less to go.
The New Orleans Pelicans officially have the worst record in the NBA after losing two straight to fall to 9-33 for the season. Even though the team has shown improvement under James Borrego, especially on the offensive end, this hasn't produced too many wins.
New York, NY — In the heart of the Bronx, where the pavement tells stories of basketball legends and the air is thick with the spirit of competition, a new sound echoed through the rafters of the DREAM Academy gymnasium.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
A lot of eyes are on the New Orleans Pelicans as we approach the February 5 trade deadline. Even though recent reports suggest that the Pelicans will likely stand pat and keep their core, teams around the league hope that a few of their valuable veterans may still be available.
Tough lessons come quickly and often in the NBA. Unfortunately for the fans, the last-placed looking-for-answers New Orleans Pelicans have learned, sometimes painfully, that their margin for error shrinks dramatically when Herb Jones is not on the floor.
For the first time in his career, Zion Williamson is playing without looking over his shoulder. There is no minutes restriction, no looming medical check-in, just the game’s natural flow and his own stamina dictating his time on the court.
It’s that time of the season. No, not trade rumor whispers. Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans are publicly stumping for a group of his youngest teammates, firmly believing a trio of rookies deserves NBA Rising Stars honors.
If you’re digging for rookie upside in fantasy basketball as the calendar flips to 2026, two names deserve a closer look: New Orleans Pelicans forward Derik Queen and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward.
With only three weeks left before the February 5 trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the most fascinating teams on the market. Most of the attention has been given to the Pels as sellers, but all reports are pointing towards Joe Dumars & Co.
As the February 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans have made one thing clear: if you want Trey Murphy III, you have to pay a king’s ransom.
There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others.
The New Orleans Pelicans have witnessed plenty of memorable rookie seasons over the years, from Chris Paul’s electric debut in 2005-06 to Anthony Davis’s dominant introduction in 2012-13.
The wildly optimistic New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for the right on-court chemistry around various All-Stars. Lineups have been shuffled, roles have been redefined, and offensive identities have been rewritten around disappointing news stories.
There hasn't been many wins for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans to celebrate this season. On Friday night, though, the team notched its ninth victory of the 2025-26 season, improving the group's record to 9-31.
It makes sense why the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t keen on giving up talent. After all, they do have the worst record in the Western Conference (8-31).