The New Orleans Pelicans remain near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but they're making progress. The team has won two consecutive games since starting point guard Dejounte Murray made his season debut after rehabilitating from Achilles surgery.
Dejounte Murray’s return to the court after more than a year on Tuesday seemed much more than a starter reinserted back in the lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Zion Williamson and James Borrego’s fate are not the only two big decisions facing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Saddiq Bey will be extension-eligible in July, but the rules limit the starting salary of a veteran extension to roughly 140% of the Estimated Average Player Salary, projected to be about $21 million annually.
The New Orleans Pelicans' remaining 22 games of the season seem more important than they should be for a team with an 18-42 record. However, a recent move by interim head coach James Borrego has sparked controversy surrounding rookie center Derik Queen.
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Saddiq Bey put on a show Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The New Orleans Pelicans forward dropped 42 points on the Utah Jazz, leading his team to a commanding 129-118 victory at the Delta Center to open a two-game set.
Saddiq Bey had a season-high 42 points along with seven assists and five rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans over the Utah Jazz 129-118 in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.
New Orleans Pelicans fans witnessed a rarity on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Not only did they witness back-to-back wins, but they also saw star forward Zion Williamson make a three-pointer.
Dejounte Murray’s season debut proved beneficial for himself and the New Orleans Pelicans. The former first-round pick scored the game’s opening basket and had a key layup with about a minute left to ice the game for New Orleans.
Dejounte Murray played his first game of the 2025–26 season on Tuesday, his first since January 2025. The one-time All-Star scored 13 points to help the New Orleans Pelicans defeat the Golden State Warriors.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
The 2025-2026 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been defined by shifting lineups and youth development. Yet, the team recently turned to a familiar face from a different era to steady the ship.
Zion Williamson scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Tuesday. Saddiq Bey scored 18 points as the Pelicans got off to a strong start, then survived a tough late challenge from Golden State.
The NBA is no stranger to hilarious pranks, and few can match the comedic genius of the legendary Shaquille O’Neal. Veteran players love to pull pranks on rookies, and the New Orleans Pelicans just took this playful tradition to new heights with a classic joke on Micah Peavy and Jeremiah Fears.
It's quite clear that the New Orleans Pelicans have a bright future despite not owning their 2026 first-round pick. That's because their current group of young players has been impressive to watch, even though they're currently 14th in the Western Conference at 15-42.
The Pelicans and two-way wing Bryce McGowens have reached an agreement on a new three-year standard contract, agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).