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Jordan Hawkins News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 11

Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins Desperately Trying to Hold Onto a Roster Spot Next Season

The 2025-26 season has been a massive disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans. Wins have been hard to come by, not only in the W column in the standings, but also in terms of internal development.

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

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 10

New Zion Williamson Rumor Raises Questions About Pelicans' Vision for the Future

The New Orleans Pelicans will have a ton of questions to answer in the offseason once their season is over on Sunday. Not only do they have to find a new head coach, but they also have to build a roster that makes more sense.

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New Orleans Pelicans 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Why Pelicans must prioritize this record-chasing rookie in final two road games

James Borrego’s New Orleans Pelicans have nothing tangible left to play for in the standings. Team uniforms will be packed away for the summer in less than a week.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 9

Fresh Starts and Future Foundations: The State of the New Orleans Pelicans

As the 2025-26 NBA season draws to a close, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. It has been a season defined by a “snowball

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 9

Jeremiah Fears Giving Pelicans Fans a Reason to Tune into Final 2 Games of the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans don't have anything to play for in the final two games of the regular season. Therefore, fans may think that there is no reason to tune in to Friday's game against the Celtics and Sunday's season finale against the Timberwolves.

New Orleans Pelicans News / HITC / April 9

Anthony Davis explains why he will always remain a ‘villain’ for the Pelicans

Anthony Davis has acknowledged that his relationship with New Orleans Pelicans fans may never fully recover, admitting he is still viewed as a villain years after his departure.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Why Anthony Davis wanted Ja Morant over Zion Williamson for Pelicans in 2019 draft

The New Orleans Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. But if there is a silver lining, it is the fact that Zion Williamson will finish the campaign with the second-most games he has played in his career.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Underrated Rookies Raise The Bar For Sinking N’Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a bullseye on their back all season for reasons that are myriad but not entirely unrelated. Consider this. The Pelicans are a franchise that have seemed to waste their best talent, from 12-time All-Star Chris Paul to 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Anthony Davis calls out Pelicans for snubbing him

Anthony Davis still has some feelings toward the New Orleans Pelicans over his exit and its aftermath. Davis publicly asked the Pelicans for a trade in 2019, and the way he engineered a move to the Los Angeles Lakers left many fans with a bad taste in their mouths.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Anthony Davis reveals ‘final straw’ that closed door on Pelicans reunion

The New Orleans Pelicans have not exactly had a successful season, currently heading for a spot in the NBA draft lottery–only to send their eventual pick to the Atlanta Hawks.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 8

Pelicans Will Have a Ton of Competition for Top Head Coaches per Latest Report

The New Orleans Pelicans have a big coaching decision to make after the season. They are finishing out the season with James Borrego at the helm, but they have refused to remove the interim tag from him despite Borrego being in charge since mid-November.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8

Anthony Davis finally breaks silence on Pelicans fallout and shocking Luka Doncic trade

The past few years have been a roller coaster of a ride for Anthony Davis.

Draymond Green knows how to fix the NBA's tanking problem

Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Wizards remain in full-blown tank mode with Anthony Davis-Trae Young injury news

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Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 8

Assessing Jeremiah Fears' Ceiling: How Does His Rookie Season Compare to Star Guards?

Jeremiah Fears is finishing out his rookie season strong. Despite a disappointing campaign for the New Orleans Pelicans, the talented rookie has hit his stride in recent weeks.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch

The New Orleans Pelicans are in another conundrum that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come. They need an answer at head coach, but it’s not exactly a buyer’s market.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 7

Jeremiah Fears' career-high 40 points lead Pelicans past Jazz

Rookie Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 40 points and Jordan Poole added 22 of his 34 points in a decisive third quarter as the New Orleans Pelicans closed out their home schedule with a 156-137 victory over the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Why Pelicans must not be fooled by James Borrego’s recent push for full-time head coaching job

The NBA head coaching market is thinning out before the regular season even ends, and the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a precarious position.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Final Injury Report for Jazz-Pelicans: Will Trey Murphy III, Ace Bailey Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans enters Tuesday’s game with a 25-54 record after losing at home to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

Pelicans’ Coaching Hunt Takes Shape With NBA Cup Winner in the Mix

Another year, another season that Zion Williamson will miss the playoffs. But instead of adding talent, which they will inevitably do in the offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans want to address things within the organization first.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3

Two of West's worst face off as Pelicans visit Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night with an opportunity to complete a three-game season sweep. New Orleans (25-52) arrives in California's capital city on a six-game losing streak, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a 118-106 loss in Portland on Thursday.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1