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Buzz builds around Pacers-Pelicans trade, but there’s a hold-up

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a major disappointment this season, currently sitting at 10-36 after a recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. The continued struggles have led some to believe that the Pelicans will be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, although it remains to be seen how things will play out.

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Zion Williamson News Emerges on Thursday

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans suffered their third straight loss on Wednesday night. They put up a good fight against the Detroit Pistons, the No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

What Brett Siegel is hearing about Bulls’ Zion Williamson, Yves Missi trade interest

The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the worst record in the NBA, and without their first-round pick, it’s hard for them to try to sell before the trade deadline.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Why Pelicans must consider Yves Missi, Derik Queen starting lineup change

A dispiriting loss to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons squad has forced a stark reckoning for the New Orleans Pelicans. The current starting lineup continues to dig early holes that prove too deep for Zion Williamson to escape, and James Borrego knows change is overdue.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi

The Pacers and Pelicans have explored various trade scenarios that would send fourth-year guard Bennedict Mathurin to New Orleans and second-year center Yves Missi to Indiana, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Micah Peavy News / NBA Draft on SI / January 22

Pelicans' Rookie Micah Peavy Logs Career High Against Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans haven't had the most successful season. The team is 10-36 on the season, and doesn't own its first-round draft pick in the upcoming class.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

The most likely Pelicans player to be traded, and it’s not a star

With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 5, league executives have begun to clarify where the New Orleans Pelicans stand as they weigh potential roster changes.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 22

Pelicans Trade Deadline Outlook: Predicting Who Will Get Traded By February 5

The February 5 trade deadline is right around the corner. The New Orleans Pelicans, with the worst record in the league, are one of the more fascinating teams leading up to it.

Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Jordan Poole Gets Booed at Home After Brutal Airball From Three-Point Line

The New Orleans Pelicans had another rough run against the Detroit Pistons in their recent matchup. With a 104-112 loss, the 15th-seeded Western team fell on a 10-36 overall record.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 22

What Happened to Zion Williamson? Pelicans Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans are not having a great season by any definition. Zion Williamson was supposed to be their saving grace. Especially when they’re up against a team like the Detroit Pistons, who went from bottom of the barrel to having the most cinematic turnarounds in NBA history in less than two years.

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Jose Alvarado News / The Lead / January 21

Why Don’t the Timberwolves Trade for Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The third one addresses the Timberwolves’ lack of point guard depth by making a low-cost player swap with the Pelicans.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Bulls’ trade talks with Pelicans on Zion Williamson, Yves Missi get update

The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching rapidly on Feb. 5. As a result, talks appear to be intensifying between the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans, specifically, about the future of Zion Williamson.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 21

Zion Williamson Sweepstakes Heat Up As Bulls & Pelicans Engage in Trade Talks

The New Orleans Pelicans' league-worst 10-35 record dictates that major changes are needed for this team to compete in the Western Conference any time soon.

Ja Morant News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Latest Ja Morant Report Saves the Pelicans From Themselves

The NBA trade deadline is a time when a circus of rumors and speculation ensues every season. This year is no different, with the New Orleans Pelicans rumored to be both buyers and sellers ahead of the February 5th deadline.

Zion Williamson News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Surprise East Team Explores a High-Risk Zion Williamson Trade With Massive Upside

Zion Williamson’s career with the New Orleans Pelicans is tricky to decipher. When available, he’s arguably a top 15 player in the league. But that’s the catch – he’s rarely healthy.

Jimmy Butler News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Jimmy Butler's Season-Ending Injury Presents Fascinating Trade Opportunity for Pelicans

With two weeks left until the trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the more fascinating teams in the league. While all reports point towards the Pelicans inexplicably standing pat at the deadline, intriguing trade opportunities will emerge between now and February 5.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20