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Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 14

Cooper Flagg's Summer League Debut Joins Zion Williamson on Historic List

The NBA Summer League has been a time for young players to develop and showcase their game for a long time, but this year had a more unique feeling. The NBA scheduled one of the most anticipated matchups possible for their opening night in Las Vegas, setting up a battle between Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg and Los Angeles Lakers' Bronny James.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

New Orleans Pelicans’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

There may be no team more perplexing this offseason than the New Orleans Pelicans. After finishing the 2024-25 campaign with just 21 wins, a full teardown seemed likely.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14

'Top 2 Point Guard of All Time' – New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Reveals Ambitious Career Prediction

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears struggled in his Summer League debut, as he had 14 points and seven turnovers while fouling out during a 98-91 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Kevon Looney News / Fadeaway World / July 13

Kevon Looney Reveals The 'Last Straw' Leading To His Exit From Warriors In The Offseason

The Golden State Warriors have had a rocky start to their roster-building project this offseason. With Kevon Looney, a three-time champion with the team,

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 13

New Pelicans Guard Makes Bold Career Prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans have added an influx of young talent this offseason as they try to overhaul the team. They plummeted last season due to injuries,

Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Analysis Network / July 13

New Orleans Pelicans draft pick Jeremiah Fears reveals his big ambitions for future, ‘Top two…’

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into a new era of basketball with president Joe Dumars taking over the team. Dumars formerly served as the Vice-President of the NBA, but made the move to New Orleans to take over the role as the president of the franchise.

Jeremiah Fears News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears fuels hype with extremely bold career prediction

Recent New Orleans Pelicans first-round draft pick Jeremiah Fears doesn’t lack confidence, that’s for sure. Fears, who fittingly wears the number 0, was asked by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin during the NBA Summer League what his ideal career would look like 10 years from now.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy gives fans hope with important update after surgery

Four months after having surgery to repair a torn labrum injury, Trey Murphy III is already back on the court. The forward relieved New Orleans Pelicans fans concerned about his recovery at the 2025 NBA Summer League.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / July 12

'Elite Duo Right Here!': Photographer Shares Jordan Poole’s Live Reaction to Reuniting With Kevon Looney on Pelicans

All good things must come to an end, including Kevon Looney’s tenure with Golden State. The Warriors big man has moved on from the franchise where he began his career.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 12

New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Poole Drops 1-Word Reaction to Herb Jones’ $68 Million Contract Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Herbert Jones to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / July 12

Joe Dumars Calls His Shot Early Trading for Derik Queen

The Pelicans are no strangers to turmoil, and Joe Dumars’ latest draft move has everyone talking. But not in favorable ways. Opinions on the Pelicans’ 2025 draft class range widely.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 11

Jordan Poole Reacts to Big Herb Jones News

Herb Jones secured a major three-year, $68 million contract this week, securing his immediate future with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jones' newly acquired partner-in-crime for the upcoming season, Jordan Poole, was certainly pleased with the update and expressed as much on social media.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Grading Herb Jones’ $68 million Pelicans contract extension

The New Orleans Pelicans are securing one of their most reliable two-way players for the long term. On Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the franchise and forward Herb Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension.

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Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 11

3x NBA All-Star Sends Unexpected Message to Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a miserable organization for years, but things were looking up when they won the 2019 NBA Draft lottery. With the first overall pick, the Pelicans took one of the most exciting college prospects of all time, Zion Williamson, but the human highlight reel has not been as successful as many hoped.

Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Derik Queen’s Pelicans Summer League debut draws red flags from Kevin O’Connor

As New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen wants redemption after what he considered to be a down performance, one who thought relatively the same was NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor.

Jahlil Okafor News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 11

Ex-Pelicans, 76ers Player Signs New Deal With Unexpected Team

The basketball world is full of players who flame out of the NBA and then make their way overseas to continue their professional basketball journey, even former top-three picks.

Herbert Jones News / Field Level Media / July 10

Reports: Pelicans F Herbert Jones agrees to 3-year, $68M extension

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million extension, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The defensive stalwart had two seasons and just less than $29 million left on a four-year, $53.8 million deal.

Herbert Jones News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Pelicans agree to a three-year extension with defensive anchor

The coveted defensive ace has evolved into a leader and mainstay for the Pelicans after being selected 35th overall in the 2021 draft.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11

Three rookies who have something to prove in Summer League

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James Borrego News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

James Borrego to remain Pelicans' top assistant

Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will remain in his current position on Willie Green‘s staff, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. One of the finalists for the head coaching job in New York, Borrego was rumored to be a prime target for the Knicks as they seek an associate head coach under new head coach Mike Brown.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Kevon Looney sparks Rick James jokes with his unexpected new look

Kevon Looney looks like he is ready to put his boots up on your new suede couch. Looney, who recently agreed to terms with the New Orleans Pelicans in free agency, officially signed his new contract with the team on Monday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

New Orleans Pelicans Officially Announce Blockbuster Trade

Jordan Poole has been with the Washington Wizards for the last two years. The former Michigan star is coming off a solid season where he averaged 20.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 37.8% from the three-point range in 68 games.

Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / July 3

Joe Dumars ignored huge upside in Pelicans' traded picks

The Pelicans offered the Hawks an unprotected 2026 first-round pick — the better of the picks from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans — to move up from No. 23 to No. 13 in the NBA Draft. The Hawks jumped on the deal.

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