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Pelicans rumors: Is Rajon Rondo truly a hot candidate for head coaching job?

The rumors of the New Orleans Pelicans going after Rajon Rondo are true. Rondo may be next in line to become an NBA head coach, and there are many former and current players advocating for him to become a head coach.

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Trade Buzz Around Pelicans' Trey Murphy Is Already Getting Loud

Even though they weren't the most interesting team on the court this season, the New Orleans Pelicans will be one of the teams to watch in the offseason.

DeAndre Jordan News / Field Level Media / April 29

Pelicans C DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year

New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday. Presented annually

DeAndre Jordan News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

DeAndre Jordan Named 2025/26 Teammate Of The Year

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan appeared in just 12 games as a member of the Pelicans this season, but he has been named the 2025/26 Teammate of the Year, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 29

3 Top Dejounte Murray Destinations if Pelicans Decide to Trade Him This Summer

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core from last season, much to the frustration of their fanbase. Wholesale changes aren't expected despite back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 28

All You Need to Know About the Pelicans' Head Coaching Search

The first order of business for the New Orleans Pelicans in their offseason is to find a permanent head coach. James Borrego finished the season as the interim head coach, and he remains a candidate for the job, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net in their search.

Rajon Rondo News / Hoops Wire / April 27

Pelicans interview Rajon Rondo, Nets assistant Steve Hetzel in coaching search

The Pelicans continue to cast a wide net in their search for their next head coach. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is among the candidates and has already interviewed for the position.

Rajon Rondo News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Rajon Rondo Under Consideration In Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search

Rajon Rondo is among the candidates the Pelicans are considering as they look for their next head coach, with league sources telling Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that he has already interviewed for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

Pelicans' Next Head Coach May Be Coaching in the NBA Playoffs Right Now

While 16 teams are battling it out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Interim head coach James Borrego remains a candidate to secure the permanent position, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

3 Former Pelicans On Thin Ice With Their New Teams in the Playoffs

While the New Orleans Pelicans, along with 13 other teams that have missed the playoffs, are focused on the offseason ahead, the rest of the league is in the midst of the first round of the playoffs.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26

Former NBA All-Star Emerges as Surprise Pelicans Head Coaching Candidate

After the conclusion of their disastrous season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been looking for their next head coach. James Borrego's interim tag was never removed during the season, but he remains a candidate for the position.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Kristaps Porzingis News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26

Kristaps Porzingis Could Be an Intriguing Pelicans Target in Free Agency

The New Orleans Pelicans' desperate need for a center is well-documented. In the 2025-26 season, the Pelicans had one of the worst center rotations in the league.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 27

The Blizzard in the Big Easy: How Pelicans Big Man Derik Queen Put the NBA in the Blender for Joe Dumars, Troy Weaver

The narrative surrounding the modern NBA center often oscillates between two extremes: the high-flying rim protector or the floor-spacing sniper. Yet, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is carving out a third path—one paved with elite footwork and a “point-center” vision that defies his age.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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Rajon Rondo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Rajon Rondo among candidates in Pelicans head coaching search

The New Orleans Pelicans are taking a hard look at former NBA guard Rajon Rondo for their head coaching position, per NBA reporter Marc Stein. Rondo is one of at least two possible candidates for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25

Pelicans Can Fill Shooting Need With Veteran Expected to Test Free Agency

The NBA playoffs once again rage on without the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished with fewer than 30 wins for the second consecutive season. Changes are sweeping through the organization, with coaches, support staff, and trainers not being retained for next year.

NBA News / Scoop B / April 25

The Next Chapter in the Crescent City: Inside the Pelicans’ High-Stakes Coaching Search

NEW ORLEANS — The humidity is rising in New Orleans, but the heat emanating from the Pelicans’ front office at 5800 Airline Drive has nothing to do with the Louisiana climate.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25

Predicting Pelicans' Extension Decisions: Will Zion Williamson Sign a New Deal?

While most fans understandably focus on free agency and the trade market in the offseason, contract extension negotiations play an important role in roster-building.

DeAndre Jordan News / Scoop B / April 24

Offseason Wisdom: DeAndre Jordan on Mentorship, Championship DNA and the Road Ahead

The lights have dimmed on the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025–26 campaign, a season that will be remembered more for its resilience than its record. It was a turbulent year defined by a shifting landscape in the Big Easy, headlined by a significant mid-season coaching change when Willie Green was dismissed following a 2–10 start.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 23

Pelicans' Ideal Free Agent Signing Is Thriving in the Playoffs

The New Orleans Pelicans will revamp their center rotation one way or another this summer. Whether it's through the trade market, free agency, or by finding a way to get back into the first round of the draft, the Pelicans will attempt to bring in a new starting center.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 22

Pelicans cast wide net in coaching search amid sweeping changes

The Pelicans have a lot going on right now. Start with the coaching search. The process is being led by head of basketball operations Joe Dumars, and by all indications, New Orleans is taking its time.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 17

Pelicans Making ‘Significant’ Changes To Basketball Staff

The Pelicans have begun to make “significant” changes to their basketball operations, coaching, and medical staffs, multiple sources tell Shamit Dua of In The N.O.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / April 16

Did The New Orleans Pelicans Set Themselves Back On Draft Night 2025?

The New Orleans Pelicans have definitely not had the season that they had anticipated. They were thinking something way different than what ended up happening, but unfortunately, they’ve been dealing with these problems for a few seasons now.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars shoots down Zion Williamson trade talk

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Monday he wants to remain in New Orleans. On Tuesday, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars indicated the feeling is mutual.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11

Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans

Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.

Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason

Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns help Knicks clinch No. 3 seed

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday.