Las Vegas punishes many wide-eyed and hopeful travelers, but Sin City has been especially unforgiving for the New Orleans Pelicans. The house always wins in the end, but on occasion, mercy is granted to those who continue to try their luck at the table.
July 11: Jordan’s contract is official, per the NBA’s transaction log. June 30: The Pelicans are bringing back big man DeAndre Jordan, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter).
New Orleans Pelicans' stellar rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears are in Las Vegas for this year’s NBA Summer League. However, they are merely spectators, not participants, during the competition.
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any changes to the roster that won 26 games last season. Despite being one of the worst teams in two seasons in a row, with essentially the same core, the Pelicans have been unwilling to change things up.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic has a couple of reasons to smile this offseason. The former second-round pick had his team option picked up by the organization this summer, securing a $2.3 million deal this season.
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
New Orleans Pelicans basketball is unofficially back with the start of Summer League play on Thursday. Fans looking for an early glimpse of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears will have to wait until preseason, as last year's rookie duos will not be playing in the annual Vegas tournament.
The only player the New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with this summer is Kevon Looney. The veteran center had a team option for $8 million for next season, and the Pelicans didn't waste any time before declining it.
The Pelicans have re-signed Hunter Dickinson on a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Dickinson was tendered a two-way qualifying offer prior to free agency, making him a restricted free agent.
The Lakers and free agent center Kevon Looney have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the quietest team in the NBA this summer. They haven't brought in any new players except for their 58th-overall pick, Jaron Pierre Jr.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Trey Murphy III is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team is actively trying to change that. The Pelicans have recently dropped their asking price on Murphy, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported this week.
Trey Alexander will sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The 23-year-old shooting guard appeared in nine games with the Pelicans this season after joining the team on a two-way deal last July.
The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the same roster as they finished last season with. They have done absolutely nothing this offseason despite a desperate need to add a quality center.
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make an addition to their roster this offseason. Other than re-signing DeAndre Jordan, the Pelicans have been frustratingly quiet.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly one of the biggest players in the LeBron James sweepstakes. However, James is considering several alternatives. So the Warriors are have their own alternative strategies.
The New Orleans Pelicans are not rushing into a panic move this offseason. According to a league source intimately familiar with the organization’s thinking, the Pelicans’ front office is actively taking its time to thoroughly evaluate all available options to fix their glaring hole at the center position.
The New Orleans Pelicans prioritized bringing back DeAndre Jordan in free agency, as they have brought back the 37-year-old big man in the first day of free agency, as per Shams Charania of ESPN.
DeAndre Jordan's fame grew with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he formed the other half of the "Lob City" duo alongside forward Blake Griffin. After being selected by Los Angeles with the No.
It was another disappointing season for the New Orleans Pelicans as they finished the year 11th in the Western Conference standings with a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
The Pelicans may not own a lottery pick in this month’s draft, but that reportedly isn’t stopping them from trying to get one. According to Michael Scotto