The New Orleans Pelicans fell to a 2-7 record on Saturday after suffering a 126-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It’s looking like it’s going to be a long season, as the club is experiencing a slow start.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Orleans Pelicans won two straight games to improve to 2-6 for the season, but their road to relevance is still rocky. Zion Williamson is already missing games, and the Pelicans don't look ready to compete in the stacked Western Conference.
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.
The New Orleans Pelicans finally got on the win column earlier this week and are currently on their first win streak of the season after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 101-99 on Wednesday.
Derik Queen is slowly becoming a fan favorite for the New Orleans Pelicans, as he put up another robust performance yesterday. In the team’s 101-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Queen had 11 points, seven rebounds, and three steals on 3-for-8 shooting in 26 minutes of action.
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.
The Dallas Mavericks no longer need to wait for a Cooper Flagg throwdown. Flagg may have fallen behind in the NBA rookie power rankings. But he savagely dunked on the New Orleans Pelicans that concluded with a stare down.
Zion Williamson’s situation is going from bad to worse, with his latest injury setback placing him on the cusp of being labeled a bust after being picked No.
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.
In the heart of the Smoothie King Center, with the clock bleeding its final seconds, the New Orleans Pelicans found themselves in a familiar, gut-wrenching position.
Pelicans coach Willie Green says he talks with head of basketball operations Joe Dumars every day, and that the entire front office knows where they stand as the losses pile up.
With Zion Williamson healthy, a young core emerging and a high-expectation draft class on the way, the franchise glowed with potential. That potential now feels fragile.
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).
Like other Western Conference teams, such as the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs, the New Orleans Pelicans came away from the 2025 NBA Draft with a crop of talented prospects.
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.
The New Orleans Pelicans have a talented roster; there's no denying that. But between injuries and fit concerns, this Pelicans team has underperformed to start the 2025-26 season.