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New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 8

No Extension For Zion Williamson As Pelicans Evaluate Their Future

After going 26-56 last season (11th in the West), the New Orleans Pelicans are still in rebuilding mode. With a roster of mostly young and unproven players, the Pelicans are early in the process of building and developing a championship team, and they are in no rush to change it.

New Orleans Pelicans News / AirJordanChronicles / August 8

Anthony Davis Once Had a Draft Decision That Changed His Pelicans Future

Those who follow the NBA and its roller coasters might remember the great divorce between Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. But the story could’ve been different.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 7

3 Pelicans X-Factors Who Can Help Them Exceed Expectations Next Season

The frustratingly quiet offseason by the New Orleans Pelicans has lowered the fanbase's expectations. After back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins, the Pelicans have failed to give their fans hope for the future.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 5

Perfect Pelicans Target Is Still on the Trade Block in August

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any offseason moves. Despite going 26-56 last season, they have inexplicably chosen to stand pat and bring back the same core.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 4

Pelicans Must Consider a Jordan Poole Contract Buyout

It's becoming increasingly obvious that the New Orleans Pelicans aren't going to make the moves their fans are hoping for. At this point in the offseason, a trade or a signing that will drastically change the immediate or long-term future of the franchise isn't coming.

Bill Simmons News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / August 2

The Pelicans’ 2026 Offseason: Why It Makes No Sense

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason seems to be stuck in a loophole, and it’s entirely their own fault. They’ve been at the bottom of the Western Conference now for the past two seasons.

NBA News / TWSN / July 29

Should the Pelicans Sign Bennedict Mathurin?

The Pelicans' interest in Bennedict Mathurin isn't a new development, but it's picking up relevance again as his restricted free agency plays out. According

Christian Koloko News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 29

Evaluating What New Signing Christian Koloko Can Bring to the Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans added some training camp depth on Tuesday with the signing of center Christian Koloko to a one-year deal. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported the news on social media, and the details were later unveiled: the deal is a non-guaranteed E9 deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 28

Lakers have three final trade targets to help Luka Doncic

Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Pelicans rumors: New Orleans’ interest in 16.2 PPG guard takes intriguing turn

Being in restricted free agency is not the easiest position to be in, as a slew of players are learning the hard way. One of them is Bennedict Mathurin, who remains on the market amid lukewarm to no interest from other teams.

Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Josh Oduro Signs With Melbourne United

Former Pelicans big man Josh Oduro is headed to Australia, having officially signed a one-year contract with Melbourne United, per a team press release (hat tip to Olgun Uluc of ESPN).

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Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 26

Why Warriors haven’t pulled off Trey Murphy III trade with Pelicans despite endless speculation

The Golden State Warriors recently swung and missed on LeBron James in free agency, leaving them with dwindling options for how to improve their roster this offseason.

Jordan Hawkins News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks

The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Grizzlies linked to Pelicans trade, but it doesn’t involve who you’d think

The New Orleans Pelicans are one team who have consistently been in trade rumors for several of their players, but nothing has happened. Trey Murphy III has apparently been floated around, and even Herb Jones, but it looks like they’re willing to keep those two for now and see how it works with Jamahl Mosley.

Jordan Hawkins News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Pelicans Exploring Jordan Hawkins Trade Scenarios

The Pelicans remain resistant to moving highly coveted forwards Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, but they’ve been engaged in trade discussions involving swingman Jordan Hawkins, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Jaron Pierre News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Jaron Pierre Jr. Agrees To Two-Way Contract With Pelicans

Undrafted free agent guard Jaron Pierre Jr. and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, Marc Stein of The Stein Line tweets. Pierre played for four colleges, beginning with Southern Miss during the 2020/21 season.

Zion Williamson News / HITC / July 20

NBA fans are saying ‘the league is in trouble’ after seeing Zion Williamson weight loss images

Here we go again. Zion Williamson’s off-season look comes right on schedule, with NBA fans speculating on what this could mean for the New Orleans Pelicans next season.

DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14

DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars

It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.

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Trey Murphy News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Interesting update surfaces about Trey Murphy III trade

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Warriors may have a Plan B for LeBron James

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.

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Kevon Looney News / Yardbarker / July 2