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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 19
What We Learned About the Pelicans From Their Preseason Play
The New Orleans Pelicans finished the preseason 3-1 and will begin the regular season on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. While many people don’t put much stock in the preseason, the four games were pivotal for new head coach Jamahl Mosley to implement his game plan across different lineup groups.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Marc Stein’s Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed
As the NBA season is set to tip off, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plans to expand his game significantly. Williamson is known for relentlessly attacking the basket and being an above-the-rim standout, but the former No.
Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Christian Koloko Signs With Crvena Zvezda
Free agent center Christian Koloko has signed with Crvena Zvezda, the Serbian team announced Sunday morning (via Twitter). This will be the first European stop for Koloko, who was selected 33rd overall in the 2022 draft after three college seasons with Arizona.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans.
Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Pelicans' New Top Priority Centers Around Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent seven years trying to figure out how to build around Zion Williamson. The franchise's best season still belongs to a team that knew exactly who should have the ball.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
4 Burning Pelicans Questions Ahead of Preseason Finale vs. Wizards
The New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game should tell us more about how they intend to play when the results count. Friday's matchup with Washington is their first appearance at the Smoothie King Center under Jamahl Mosley.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August.
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.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Zion Williamson Has Slimmed Down To 271 Pounds: Early Signs For Breakout Season
The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future.
Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / September 29
Zion Williamson Gets Real On NBA Career Struggles: ‘I Am Not Where I Want To Be’
The New Orleans Pelicans’ two-time All-Star, Zion Williamson, recently spoke to reporters at the team’s Media Day press conference. He was asked where he thinks he is in his NBA career.
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.
Saddiq Bey 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski
Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors are slowly fading away from relevance in the competitive scene.
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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