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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Pelicans make pair of roster moves
The Pelicans have signed and waived a pair of undrafted rookies this week, shuffling the back end of their offseason roster. New Orleans added forward/center Johnny O’Neil on an Exhibit 10 contract, then immediately waived him, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 16
Warriors Remain Keen on Pelicans Star as Top Trade Target
The New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 offseason has gotten some mixed reviews, but all things considered, they have some talent heading into their 2025-26 campaign.
Luka Doncic News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 16
Luka Doncic Gives Big Honor to New Orleans Pelicans Forward
Some, looking at the NBA from an outside perspective, believe that defense is no longer emphasized. When criticisms of the league are looked at from those who do not watch entire games, seasons, and players for long periods of time, defense is the most common issue that many point to.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 15
Pelicans Reunite Jeremiah Fears With College Teammate On Training Camp Deal
The New Orleans Pelicans had a chance to improve upon their 2024 playoff run in the 2024-25 season, after getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in just their second postseason appearance since 2019.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15
3 New Orleans Pelicans trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season
The New Orleans Pelicans begin the 2025-26 NBA season with a rare combination of optimism and stability. After years of fits and starts, inconsistent roster
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 14
Bill Simmons Makes Case For Pelicans Star on 2028 Olympic Team
Bill Simmons didn't mince words Sunday morning. Speaking with Zach Lowe on "The Zach Lowe Show," the NBA insider first gave flowers to New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 13
Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears Reveals Biggest Goals for Rookie Season
Asked if any pressure befell him following in Trae Young's footsteps out of Oklahoma, Jeremiah Fears minced no words. "I trust my game, he said. "I don't
Yves Missi News / NBA Draft on SI / September 10
Unique Stat Depicts 2025 First-Round Pick Yves Missi's Rare Athleticism
Yves Missi was an intriguing prospect coming into the 2025 NBA Draft. The Baylor product was an extremely raw player, but boasted stellar size and athleticim that could turn him into a star, or at least a solid rotation piece, at the next level.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9
Zion Williamson’s new ‘Voodoo’ Jordan Zion 4 coming soon
New Orleans Pelicans’ former No. 1-overall pick Zion Williamson is still looking to find his footing as he enters his sixth year in the NBA. Over the last five seasons, Williamson has only been able to appear in 214 games, but the Duke Blue Devil is confident he can live up to his own lofty expectations.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / September 8
3 New Orleans Pelicans Players Who Could Be Dealt in the 2025-26 Season
The New Orleans Pelicans had a rough season last year as they finished with a 21-61 record, which was the second-worst in the Western Conference. Of course, most of New Orleans’ struggles came due to almost every player on their roster missing time due to injuries and they will look to bounce back this season.
Anthony Davis News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8
Pelicans Make Controversial Decision Six Years After Anthony Davis' Departure
Landing a generational talent isn't easy in the NBA, hence why they are referred to as such. Therefore, when one ends up on your team, it's important to do everything you can to surround them with adequate talent to compete.
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8
How Can Willie Green Avoid The Hot Seat Heading Into The 2025-26 Season?
The New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2025-26 season with the 12th-highest payroll in the NBA, which is higher than teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / September 7
Can the New Orleans Pelicans Succeed This Season?
The 2025-26 NBA season will begin on Tuesday, October 21. For the New Orleans Pelicans, this will be a new season full of hope. But can the Pelicans succeed this upcoming season?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / September 7
Should Pelicans Reset and Build Around 2025 Rookies?
In the summer of 2019, New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis forced his way out of town, demanding a trade that eventually landed him with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / September 5
'I Just Wish He’d Take Basketball More Seriously' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Jordan Poole Draws Optimistic Prediction from Analyst
The New Orleans Pelicans made the bold move of trading for Jordan Poole this summer. After languishing with the lowly Washington Wizards in the past few
Saddiq Bey News / The Lead / September 5
Saddiq Bey Could Be the Pelicans’ X-Factor
Amid a chaotic Pelicans offseason, one addition to the roster slid under the radar: the acquisition of small forward Saddiq Bey. The Pelicans landed Bey in the trade that sent CJ McCollum to the Wizards.
Garrison Brooks News / Hoops Rumors / September 2
Pelicans to sign free-agent forward to deal
In 18 EuroCup outings last season, he averaged 7.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 29
Pelicans' 'injury curse' extends to the summer
The New Orleans Pelicans just finished a nightmare season where countless key players suffered injuries. Jose Alvarado's scary fall Friday shows the Pelicans' "injury curse" might not be done yet.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 29
New Season, Same Problems: Pelicans’ Injury Curse Strikes Early
Last season, the New Orleans Pelicans had huge expectations. They traded for Dejounte Murray, hoping he would be the final piece to get them over the hump.
Jose Alvarado News / Hoops Wire / August 29
Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado gave everyone a scare Thursday while competing for Puerto Rico in the AmeriCup quarterfinals. He went down hard in overtime, stayed on the floor in pain, and was eventually taken off on a stretcher.
Jose Alvarado News / Yardbarker / August 29
Key Pelicans player suffers scary injury during FIBA AmeriCup
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado had to be stretchered off the court while playing for Puerto Rico at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
3 Reasons Why The Pelicans Won The 2025 NBA Draft
Similar to other Western Conference teams, such as the Timberwolves and the Thunder, the New Orleans Pelicans have selected a great crop of prospects. In the first round, New Orleans drafted Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears at pick seven and Maryland big man Derik Queen through a trade with the Hawks (No.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 18
New Orleans Pelicans Add Depth With a G-League Standout
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason. They traded for Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, signed Kevon Looney as a free agent, and traded to get Derik Queen in the draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7
Five NBA coaches starting 2025-26 season on hot seat
Here are five NBA coaches who will start the season on the hot seat.
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