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On YouTubeDejounte Murray News / Hardwood Heroics / February 24
'Every Game is a Championship Game' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Makes Determined Vow for the Team in His Impending Return
Dejounte Murray vows to give it his all for the New Orleans Pelicans when he makes his awaited on-court return after spending the better part of the last
James Borrego News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
What Pelicans ‘have their eye on’ as James Borrego makes final pitch for full time job
With six weeks remaining in the regular season, James Borrego is making a final case to remove the interim tag. For better or worse, as the rookie-led New Orleans Pelicans embark on a critical post-All-Star Game stretch, the acting head coach knows exactly where the front office’s magnifying glass will be focused.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Why Pelicans must use Derik Queen in Nikola Jokic’s MVP role to close out All-Rookie season
The beat-up New Orleans Pelicans have a decision to make down the stretch of what has been a chaotic, transitional season. Fortunately for the fans looking for silver linings, interim head coach James Borrego may have already tipped the franchise’s hand.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Dejounte Murray News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray sends strong message ahead of season debut
The bad news is that the New Orleans Pelicans are 16-42 and in 14th place in the Western Conference. The good news is that Dejounte Murray expects to make his 2025-26 season debut on Tuesday when the Pelicans face the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
How Pelicans’ hidden gem is making things ‘tough’ on James Borrego
When Zion Williamson’s overly optimistic New Orleans Pelicans opened the season, Karlo Matkovic was not penciled in as a key rotational piece. However, through sheer effort, physicality, and an infectious team-first mentality, the young big man has forced James Borrego into a welcome dilemma.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy injury has James Borrego answering if it’s ‘a long one’
The New Orleans Pelicans have been on the struggle bus all year, leading many to speculate that the team would make significant moves at the recent NBA trade deadline.
Dejounte Murray News / Yardbarker / February 23
Former NBA All-Star to make season debut Tuesday
Jan. 31, 2025, was the last time that he dribbled a basketball during an NBA game.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
Why Pelicans’ Derik Queen woke up ‘excited’ for All-Rookie opportunitiy amid grueling season
The grind of an NBA rookie season can wear down even the most prepared first-year players. For New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen, however, the physical demands have been matched by a growing appreciation for the All-Rookie opportunity in front of him, even when it leads to a sudden jolt in the middle of the night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 23
NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Where Do Derik Queen & Jeremiah Fears Rank?
Pelicans fans have long lost interest in the 2025-26 season. Understandably, they are more focused on the future of the team, and that future belongs to the Jeremiah Fears-Derik Queen duo.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Bleacher Report / February 22
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
Should the Hawks Be Worried About the Pelicans’ Pick?
The New Orleans pick has quietly become one of the most important variables in the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term outlook. As the season winds down, Hawks fans are watching the Western Conference standings almost as closely as their own team’s games.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / February 22
Pelicans Pull Classic Rookie Prank on Micah Peavy and Jeremiah Fears
The NBA is no stranger to hilarious pranks, and few can match the comedic genius of the legendary Shaquille O’Neal. Veteran players love to pull pranks on rookies, and the New Orleans Pelicans just took this playful tradition to new heights with a classic joke on Micah Peavy and Jeremiah Fears.
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 22
Jordan Poole Complicates Pelicans' Plans With Breakout Game vs. Sixers
Jordan Poole was out of the rotation for the New Orleans Pelicans for nine games before the All-Star break. Due to his struggles with inefficiency on offense and usual lack of impact on the defensive end, Poole fell out of favor in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
When Will Pelicans Veteran Make His Season Debut, What Will His Role Be & Future With Franchise?
The New Orleans Pelicans continue to be shorthanded with four players sidelined due to injuries in their stunning home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers last night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 21
Seven Pelicans score in double figures to deal 76ers setback
Jordan Poole scored 23 points to lead seven double-digit scorers as the New Orleans Pelicans topped the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 126-111 on Saturday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / February 21
Pelicans' Rookies Still Offering Bright Future Despite Down Season
It's quite clear that the New Orleans Pelicans have a bright future despite not owning their 2026 first-round pick. That's because their current group of young players has been impressive to watch, even though they're currently 14th in the Western Conference at 15-42.
Zion Williamson News / Athlon Sports / February 20
Zion Williamson Set to Play Against Bucks for Guaranteed $16.8 Million
Zion Williamson will unlock a major incentive in his contract once he takes the floor against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. As perNBA reporter Keith Smith, the game against the Bucks will be his 41st game of the season and will trigger a $16.8 million contract guarantee for the 2026-27 season.
Bryce McGowens News / Hoops Rumors / February 20
Pelicans To Sign Bryce McGowens To Three-Year Deal
The Pelicans and two-way wing Bryce McGowens have reached an agreement on a new three-year standard contract, agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward
Zion Williamson is quietly stacking up his number of games played.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12
Watch: DeMar DeRozan reaches boiling point in wild scene during timeout
It’s gotten so bad for the Sacramento Kings that veteran forward DeMar DeRozan took out his frustration on a water bottle on Monday. During a break in
Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / February 9
Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone
Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.
Rudy Gobert News / Yardbarker / February 7
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert demands 'accountability' after deflating loss to Pelicans
The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead Friday night and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-115. It's becoming a pattern, especially against teams they should be beating. After the game, Timberwolves center Gobert had some things to say about it.
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