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Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / August 10

Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity

The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.

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Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars: No trade out there that I felt would make us better

The Pelicans haven’t done much this summer. Joe Dumars says that doesn’t mean they haven’t tried. New Orleans’ executive vice president of basketball operations told Rod Walker of NOLA.com that the Pelicans have held plenty of trade conversations this offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10

Scottie Pippen rips Pelicans’ Zion Williamson’s work ethic with diet concerns

Zion Williamson was drafted first overall in 2019 after a freshman season at Duke in which he was named the national college player of the year. The high-flying forward was one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory and was supposed to turn the New Orleans Pelicans around.

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Joe Dumars News / Hoops Rumors / August 10

Joe Dumars Explains Pelicans’ Quiet Offseason

The quietest NBA summer so far has belonged to the Pelicans, who desperately needed to make some noise after coming off a disappointing 26-win season. New Orleans hired Jamahl Mosley as its new head coach, but the team’s only personnel moves have been re-signing backup center DeAndre Jordan and giving second-round pick Jaron Pierre Jr.

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

Pelicans Will Regret Not Trading Herb Jones This Summer

There have been a ton of questionable offseason decisions by the New Orleans Pelicans. Or, lack thereof. The Pelicans have been shockingly quiet all summer, not making a single addition to the team that went 26-56 last season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 8

No Extension For Zion Williamson As Pelicans Evaluate Their Future

After going 26-56 last season (11th in the West), the New Orleans Pelicans are still in rebuilding mode. With a roster of mostly young and unproven players, the Pelicans are early in the process of building and developing a championship team, and they are in no rush to change it.

New Orleans Pelicans News / AirJordanChronicles / August 8

Anthony Davis Once Had a Draft Decision That Changed His Pelicans Future

Those who follow the NBA and its roller coasters might remember the great divorce between Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. But the story could’ve been different.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 7

3 Pelicans X-Factors Who Can Help Them Exceed Expectations Next Season

The frustratingly quiet offseason by the New Orleans Pelicans has lowered the fanbase's expectations. After back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins, the Pelicans have failed to give their fans hope for the future.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 3

5 Players on the Trade Block Pelicans Can Still Acquire This Summer

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any moves this summer, and the fanbase is understandably losing hope. There is no need to explain why keeping the same team that went 26-56 last season is a mistake.

Bill Simmons News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / August 2

The Pelicans’ 2026 Offseason: Why It Makes No Sense

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason seems to be stuck in a loophole, and it’s entirely their own fault. They’ve been at the bottom of the Western Conference now for the past two seasons.

Bennedict Mathurin News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 1

Pelicans Must Avoid Falling into the Trap of Bennedict Mathurin Bidding War

The New Orleans Pelicans have still not made a single addition to their roster this summer. The only difference from the team that finished 26-56 last season has been the departure of Kevon Looney.

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NBA News / TWSN / July 29

Should the Pelicans Sign Bennedict Mathurin?

The Pelicans' interest in Bennedict Mathurin isn't a new development, but it's picking up relevance again as his restricted free agency plays out. According

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 28

Lakers have three final trade targets to help Luka Doncic

Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28

Pelicans rumors: New Orleans’ interest in 16.2 PPG guard takes intriguing turn

Being in restricted free agency is not the easiest position to be in, as a slew of players are learning the hard way. One of them is Bennedict Mathurin, who remains on the market amid lukewarm to no interest from other teams.

Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Josh Oduro Signs With Melbourne United

Former Pelicans big man Josh Oduro is headed to Australia, having officially signed a one-year contract with Melbourne United, per a team press release (hat tip to Olgun Uluc of ESPN).

Jordan Hawkins News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks

The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14

DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars

It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Interesting update surfaces about Trey Murphy III trade

Trey Murphy III is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team is actively trying to change that. The Pelicans have recently dropped their asking price on Murphy, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Warriors may have a Plan B for LeBron James

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly one of the biggest players in the LeBron James sweepstakes. However, James is considering several alternatives. So the Warriors are have their own alternative strategies.

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