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James Borrego Is in an Unenviable Position With Derik Queen & His Rookie Campaign

Nine minutes into the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Lakers on Sunday, Derik Queen got blocked by Dalton Knecht on a drive. He thought he was fouled and proceeded to plead his case to the referees instead of getting back on defense.

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Pelicans' Questionable Offseason Trade Looks Better After Saddiq Bey's Rise

There aren't too many positives to take away from the New Orleans Pelicans' disastrous 3-18 start to the season. Outside of their two standout rookies, silver linings have been few and far between.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

How Pelicans are pushing Jeremiah Fears using Tony Parker, LaMelo Ball as examples

The education of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is being guided by a unique coaching perspective, one that sees flashes of two distinct, brilliant point guards from James Borrego’s past.

Kevon Looney News / Hardwood Heroics / November 30

'No Hard Feelings' – Kevon Looney Reaffirms Respect for Warriors After Comment Misinterpretation

Kevon Looney inked a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans during the summer, ending his ten-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors.

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Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / December 1

Why Is Zion Williamson Not Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Lakers Starting 5 Revealed

Fans have been manifesting Zion Williamson’s full return for so long that they’ve gotten their hopes up. There was some speculation that the forward would play tonight against the Lakers.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Zion Williamson News / Athlon Sports / November 30

Pelicans Announce Zion Williamson News Before Lakers Game

The 2025‑26 season has been a careful balancing act for Zion Williamson as he continues to navigate a career disrupted by injuries. His 2024‑25 campaign ended prematurely due to a low‑back bone contusion that shut him down for the remainder of the year.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 30

Derik Queen Is at a Crossroads After Another Benching in Pelicans Loss

The New Orleans Pelicans are 3-17 for the season for the second-worst record in the NBA. The teams has been much improved since Zion Williamson's return, but wins have been hard to come by.

Kevon Looney News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Pelicans’ Kevon Looney showered with love in first game back in Warriors arena

Kevon Looney earned significant love and appreciation from the Golden State community during his return game in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Warriors on Saturday night.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Trey Murphy ruled out for Warriors game with elbow injury

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 3-16 record. The Pelicans are looking to get in the win column with a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, but they will be a little short-handed.

Kevon Looney News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 29

Kevon Looney reflects on 10 seasons with Warriors in return to the Bay

SAN FRANCISCO– Former Golden State Warrior and three-time NBA Champion Kevon Looney returns to the Bay Area after his departure in free agency this past offseason.

Micah Peavy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 27

Pelicans' Rookie Class Looks Even Better After Micah Peavy's Emergence

How the New Orleans Pelicans have clearly found two building blocks in the 2025 NBA Draft is well-documented. Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen have established themselves as two of the best rookies of the draft class and will be long-term pieces for the Pelicans.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 27

Pelicans Pump the Brakes on Derik Queen Hype With Closing Lineup vs. Grizzlies

The most exciting thing about the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans season so far has been the performances of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. The two talented rookies have been two of the brightest performers of their draft class, earning starting roles early in the season and showing a sky-high upside.

Yves Missi News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Pelicans’ Yves Missi flashes two-way brilliance after block-slam combo

The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Grizzlies Injury Report, Where to Watch NBA Cup & More (Nov. 26)

The New Orleans Pelicans are walking into tonight’s NBA Cup group-play matchup with momentum. After a wild 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on November 25, they now face the Memphis Grizzlies.

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James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 26

James Borrego Faces 1st Big Test as Pelicans Head Coach

The New Orleans Pelicans got their first win under interim head coach James Borrego on Monday, improving to 3-15 for the season. While there are plenty of positives to take away from the win over the Bulls, like Zion Williamson's performance, the Pelicans have plenty of work to get back to being a relevant and competitive team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 25

Pelicans host Grizzlies in NBA Cup after snapping 9-game skid

The New Orleans Pelicans are on a roll, if you can call snapping a lengthy losing streak a roll. The Pelicans head into Wednesday's NBA Cup group stage game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a dominant 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

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How do current Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight games?

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