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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15

3 Things That Mattered From Pelicans' Win vs. Mavericks

The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed their second preseason win with a 101-97 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. With the regular season less than a week away, the Pelicans are using these games to experiment with lineups and fine-tune schemes before the year starts.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens

The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting

The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’s failures

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready for leadership role despite injury setback

The tax-averse New Orleans Pelicans have spent the better part of two seasons waiting for Dejounte Murray to become the steadying presence they envisioned when acquiring the former All-Star.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Pelicans can unlock Zion Williamson’s midrange game with ‘answers to the test’

Every NBA defense knows where Zion Williamson wants to go with the basketball. Opponents have spent years crowding the paint, building walls around the rim and daring the New Orleans Pelicans to beat them from anywhere else.

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Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 13

Jeremiah Fears' Preseason Breakout Could Change Pelicans' Backcourt Plans

After an NBA All-Rookie Second Team campaign last season for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, many wondered how quickly the 6-foot-3 guard would hit the ground running this year.

Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor

The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Wire / October 13

NBA Moves. Pelicans, Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Houstan, 23, had been in camp on an Exhibit 9 deal after spending his first four NBA seasons with Orlando and Atlanta.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

How Jamahl Mosley is rescuing Jordan Poole’s career with ‘clean slate’ policy

The most revealing Jordan Poole possession of the preseason may have happened before Jamahl Mosley’s proof-of-concept New Orleans Pelicans tipped off in Tulsa.

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August.

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Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / October 11

Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp

The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson.

Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pelicans To Waive Christian Koloko

The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Trey Murphy III no longer ‘apprehensive’ about post-surgery All-Star potential

Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Derik Queen defends Jamahl Mosley’s process, told to ‘dream’ about unique rotation

The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 8

Pelicans' New Regime Is Facing Too-Familiar Concerns Early On

The New Orleans Pelicans opened a new ear with a starting lineup that raised an old question: How well do these players actually fit together? Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, and Yves Missi struggled Tuesday against an Oklahoma City team resting its biggest stars.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is being challenged in a totally different way to level up defense

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years watching defensive possessions unravel because of missed assignments, late rotations, and breakdowns that leave everyone scrambling.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1

Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season

New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

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Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Zion Williamson makes a brutally honest admission ahead of the season

Zion Williamson can at least say at this point that he is not in denial. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson spoke with reporters on Monday at team media day.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / September 17

Report: Well-traveled F Saddiq Bey agrees to contract extension with Pelicans

Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN first reported on Thursday. The deal, which locks Bey into a fully guaranteed contract through the 2029-30 season, also includes a trade kicker, according to his agents at Excel Sports Management, ESPN reported.