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Pelicans' Rookies Shine in New Orleans' Victory Against Washington

There hasn't been many wins for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans to celebrate this season. On Friday night, though, the team notched its ninth victory of the 2025-26 season, improving the group's record to 9-31.

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Pelicans’ Derik Queen has high hopes for New Orleans’ final 40 games

Derik Queen is choosing optimism as the New Orleans Pelicans stare down a pivotal stretch of the 2025–26 NBA season. Speaking after an encouraging win on Friday, the Pelicans forward voiced strong belief in the group’s chemistry and its ability to flip the narrative over the final 42 games.

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

3 Most Likely Pelicans to Be Traded This Season After Latest Reports

Much to the chagrin of their fanbase, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly standing pat at the trade deadline, at least in terms of their most valuable players.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 9

Pelicans thump Wizards to end 9-game skid

Trey Murphy III scored 15 of his game-high 35 points in the third quarter, and Zion Williamson dominated at times in both halves, finishing with 31 points as the New Orleans Pelicans decisively ended their nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 win over the Washington Wizards.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Pelicans’ Derik Queen reveals players he’s ‘waiting for’ after LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen crossed Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama off his list of players he’s excited to face in his first NBA season.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Pelicans Name 5 Untouchable Players Ahead Of Trade Deadline

It makes sense why the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t keen on giving up talent. After all, they do have the worst record in the Western Conference (8-31).

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / January 9

Pelicans making it clear Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and others off-limits

The Pelicans are signaling stability ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, New Orleans is rebuffing trade inquiries on Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III, telling teams all three will remain with the club through the deadline.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 9

Re-Grading Pelicans' Dejounte Murray Trade 18 Months Later

In the summer of 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans followed up the 49-win season and a playoff appearance with a trade for Dejounte Murray. The All-Star combo guard was supposed to be a seamless fit next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram to take the Pelicans to another level.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / January 9

Pelicans making trade stance clear on Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III

The Pelicans are rebuffing trade inquiries on forwards Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson linked to one team in trade rumors

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 9

New Report Reveals Potential Trade Partner for Pelicans' Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls are two franchises at a crossroads, making them the perfect, if unlikely, trade partners before next month’s deadline.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Bulls to Seek Zion Williamson Trade as $83M Trouble Looms- Report

When a college star goes first overall in the NBA draft, he walks into the league with high hopes. The franchise that picks him entrusts a lot of responsibilities to him; the primary one is pushing the team towards a championship.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Zion Williamson’s Trade Value Revealed as Eastern Conference Team Eyes Pelicans Star

Moving on from a franchise cornerstone is no longer unthinkable in today’s NBA. The Dallas Mavericks did it with Luka Doncic, the Atlanta Hawks did it with Trae Young, and now the New Orleans Pelicans face a similar crossroads with Zion Williamson.