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Pelicans Are Signaling an Aggressive Offseason (And That's Not a Good Thing)
After back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins, the New Orleans Pelicans are desperately hoping to escape the bottom of the Western Conference next season.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 5
Jose Alvarado’s Brutally Honest Advice to Derik Queen Catches Pelicans Rookie Off-Guard
The New York Knicks are in a celebratory mood at the moment. After all, playing an NBA final, you do not get to be 1-0 up against the San Antonio Spurs every day.
Byron Scott News / Hoops Rumors / June 4
Pelicans’ G League Affiliate Hires Thomas Scott As GM
The Pelicans‘ G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron, has named Thomas Scott as its new general manager, the team announced (via Twitter). Scott has held a variety of positions in professional basketball over the years, per the statement, including player development, basketball operations, coaching, and talent evaluation.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
A Realistic Trade-Up Scenario for the Pelicans in the NBA Draft
The summer of speculation continues for the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. After recent rumblings that the team has interest in Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, the Pelicans are awaiting the NBA Draft at the end of this month to try to further upgrade their roster.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 3
How Pelicans can build superteam with Zion Williamson, Jaylen Brown pairing
The NBA’s trade market is bracing for the annual seismic shift, and the New Orleans Pelicans are positioned to take advantage of a unique landscape. With
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 3
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the worst teams last year, and they don’t own a first-round pick for this draft. They traded away last year’s first-round pick to move a few spots up and select Derik Queen.
Jaylen Brown News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 3
Pelicans' Rumored Trade Interest in Jaylen Brown Is a Big Mistake
The New Orleans Pelicans have a fascinating offseason ahead of them. On one hand, there are teams around the league interested in the Pelicans' veterans and are willing to give up future assets to acquire them.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 3
NBA Rumors: Pelicans Willing To Include Zion Williamson In Jaylen Brown Trade Talks
With the NBA offseason around the corner, the trade rumor mill has begun generating reports involving major names in potential moves this summer. Players like Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo and even Donovan Mitchell are finding their names among rumors of potential blockbuster trades in the offseason.
Jaylen Brown News / Scoop B / June 2
Report: Pelicans Emerge as Suitors for Jaylen Brown; 'Everything on the Table' Beyond All-Rookie Duo
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a seismic summer. According to a new report from NBA insider Jake L. Fischer, the Pelicans have officially emerged as a team deeply interested in acquiring Boston Celtics superstar and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
3 Players in NBA Finals Who May Be Pelicans Offseason Targets
The NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks kick off on Wednesday. While the rematch of the 1999 Finals is taking place, the rest of the league, including the New Orleans Pelicans, is in offseason mode.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 2
Conflicting Trey Murphy Trade Reports Set Pelicans Fans Up for a Fascinating Offseason
The most coveted trade asset the New Orleans Pelicans have ahead of the offseason is Trey Murphy. He is the type of versatile, pre-prime, two-way player on a team-friendly contract that every single playoff team will be interested in.
3 Pelicans Who May Have Entered Their Final Month in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t expected to make major changes to the roster, but the trade buzz surrounding their key contributors isn’t going anywhere.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
What I’m hearing about a Pelicans Trey Murphy III trade after Bill Simmons tries to speak it into existence
Let’s get right to the point before the NBA Finals tip off. The new-look, refocused New Orleans Pelicans have spent much of the past year insisting both publicly and privately that they are not interested in tearing down the roster.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / June 1
Assessing the Pelicans' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
Everyone is still wondering why the New Orleans Pelicans traded their 2026 first-round pick to move up to No. 13 in the 2025 NBA Draft and take Derik Queen.
Byron Scott News / Scoop B / June 1
Byron Scott Details How Jamal Mosley’s Elite Defensive Mindset Will Transform New Orleans
The modern NBA landscape rewards adaptability, seamless communication, and a ruthless commitment to defensive structural integrity. As the New Orleans
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Celtics’ best Trey Murphy III trade offer to Pelicans after Bill Simmons teases possibility
The Boston Celtics have reached a crossroads. Just two years removed from hanging banner No. 18, the franchise is now facing difficult questions. Recent speculation from Bill Simmons linking the New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III to potential trade discussions has only intensified those conversations.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EasySportz / May 28
Zion’s Playmaking Shift Ignites Pels’ Future
They’re not just moving Zion Williamson off the ball — they’re moving him into the driver’s seat. According to ESPN, the Pelicans’ new head coach has made it clear: Zion isn’t just a finisher anymore.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 26
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Suns
Zion Williamson finally gave the Pelicans something they’ve desperately wanted for years. That would be relative availability. As written by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Williamson played more than 60 games this season for only the third time in his NBA career despite missing time in November with a hamstring injury.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Pelicans have clear stance on Zion Williamson after Jamahl Mosley hire
The New Orleans Pelicans are beginning a new era with former Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley named as the new head coach. Mosley just brought the Magic to another playoff trip before he was fired after a first-round exit, and now he has work to do in New Orleans.
Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 26
Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley
The New Orleans Pelicans are already facing a big question under recently hired head coach Jamahl Mosley. On Tuesday, the former Orlando Magic coach was introduced in New Orleans, where he quickly shared his vision for the Pelicans, raising eyebrows in the process.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Josh Hart trolls a ‘broke’ teammate after clinching NBA Finals berth
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals, but the team’s latest success is not changing Josh Hart’s trolling ways. Among his targets after helping the Knicks win the Eastern Conference title was Jose Alvarado, whose photo with the Bob Cousy Trophy became a subject of one of Hart’s posts on Instagram Stories.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / May 23
Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley gets first win by luring God Shammgod to New Orleans
Mosley is beginning his tenure on the right foot.
Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / May 23
Pelicans Hiring God Shammgod As Assistant Coach
The Pelicans are hiring veteran coach God Shammgod to be an assistant under new head coach Jamahl Mosley, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 18
Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans rebuild could be more challenging than Magic turnaround
Mosely is headed to the Pelicans just weeks after being let go by the Magic. He will likely find a more challenging situation in New Orleans.
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