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On YouTubeDerik Queen News / EasySportz / November 12
The Pelicans Need to Unleash Derik Queen — and Move Him Into the Starting Lineup
New Orleans needs a spark — and their 20-year-old rookie is ready to give them one. The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-8 and trending the wrong way in the West.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 12
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets, Josh Okogie, Mavericks
The season couldn’t have started much worse for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson (hamstring) is sidelined again and head coach Willie Green’s job appears to be hanging by a thread, as written by The Athletic’s William Guillory.
Nico Harrison News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 11
Pelicans Must Pounce on Trade Opportunity After Nico Harrison Firing
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of yet another lost season as they sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 2-8 record. Normally, what would make sense for a team in the Pelicans' situation would be to try to tank and increase their lottery odds for the 2026 NBA Draft, especially when their franchise star is sidelined.
The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Jordan Hawkins News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 11
Jordan Hawkins Is the Pelicans' Biggest Disappointment Through 10 Games
There is no shortage of disappointments for the 2-8 New Orleans Pelicans to start the season. The Pelicans are 27th in offense and 29th in defense through ten games and get outscored by 13.4 points per 100 possessions.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 11
Upcoming Pelicans Schedule Could Bring the End of the Willie Green Era
There have been plenty of desultory losses for the New Orleans Pelicans through the first three weeks of the season. Once again dealing with a frustrating number of injuries, the Pelicans have been non-competitive in far too many games.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 10
Pelicans Must Start Derik Queen Before It's Too Late
The New Orleans Pelicans aren't off to the start they had in mind after losing their first six games of the season. They bounced back and have been more competitive in recent games, but they remain at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 2-7 record.
Derik Queen News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9
Tim Duncan has indicated his feelings on Derik Queen’s early performances for the New Orleans Pelicans
Tim Duncan has praised one of the standout rookies this season, and it isn’t either of the San Antonio Spurs’ picks. The San Antonio Spurs have perhaps the most exciting young core in the NBA today, with Victor Wembanyama at the head of it.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 9
Pelicans Already Regretting Key Offseason Decision (And It's Not the Hawks Trade)
The New Orleans Pelicans have looked more competitive in recent games after a 0-6 start, but are still sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference after Saturday night's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Derik Queen News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Time For Pelicans To Reverse Their Derik Queen Decision
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have become the league’s punchline a month into the season. They can change that narrative by starting Derik Queen.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Bleacher Report / November 9
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy dominates despite loss to Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy lit up the court with a career-best performance in Saturday’s game, but it wasn’t enough to give New Orleans their third consecutive win, losing 126-119 to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9
De'Aaron Fox leads Spurs past Pelicans in delayed season debut
De'Aaron Fox poured in 24 points in his first game action since March to lead eight San Antonio players in double-figure scoring as the Spurs held off the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans.
Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / November 8
Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Spurs Injury Report, Where To Watch & More (Nov. 8)
After a 0-6 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have finally gained momentum with two straight wins. However, their next test won’t be easy. They travel to face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night without four key players.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7
Draymond Green claims Zion Williamson isn’t leader of the Pelicans
Amid injuries to the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans, reeling from Zion Williamson’s latest hamstring setback, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green says the team missing their leader, Dejounte Murray, is their underlying issue.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 7
NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bucks
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is hurt again and the trade market has basically shrugged. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported there is little interest in a Williamson deal right now.
Jordan Poole News / Hoops Rumors / November 7
Pelicans' Jordan Poole sidelined with left quad strain
Jordan Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left quad strain and will be reevaluated in seven-to-10 days.
Rachel Nichols News / The SportsRush / November 6
Rachel Nichols Believes Pelicans’ Horrible Start and Bleak Draft Future Could Lead to the Team Relocating
It has become a very bleak time to become a New Orleans Pelicans fan. Many would’ve assumed that when they drafted Zion Williamson in 2019, by now they would be a powerhouse in the Western Conference.
Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / November 6
Pelicans rookie commanding more playing time following second win in two nights
Following a dismal start to the 2025-26 season, the rookie center has given his team a glimmer of hope.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 5
Pelicans hold off Mavericks for second straight win
Saddiq Bey scored a season-high 22 points and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans won their second straight game after going 0-6 to open the season, beating the Dallas Mavericks 101-99 on Wednesday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / 5 GOATs / November 5
Derik Queen reflects on viral moment at Maryland, confidence boost as NBA rookie with Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen gained a lot of confidence during his viral moment at Maryland last season. Queen hit the game-winning shot for the Terrapins in the Round of 32 vs.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Pelicans' situation goes from bad to worse with Zion Williamson injury news
Williamson appeared in five of the Pelicans’ first six games to open this season and performed well.
Willie Green News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Latest on coach Willie Green, Pelicans
Sunday’s 31-point loss at Oklahoma City added more fuel to an already burning discussion around Pelicans coach Willie Green. At 0-6, New Orleans is one of just two winless teams left (along with the Nets).
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
One NBA team is already considering firing its head coach
NBA hot seat rumors are already getting started in big October.
Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / October 30
Pelicans summer trades looking ugly so far
There are three winless NBA teams 10 days into the 2025-26 season. The New Orleans Pelicans had rights to two of those teams' first-round picks in 2026, but they traded away both.
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