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The Most Important Weakness for the Pelicans to Fix in 2026-27

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the offseason with several obvious weaknesses. They needed more shooting, better rim protection, additional ball-handling, and a complete defensive overhaul.

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Yves Missi Has Widest Range of Possibilities of Any Pelican This Season

After a 26-win campaign last season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope for more consistency this season under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The former Orlando Magic coach inherits a roster largely intact from last year but hopes for better results.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 24

Pelicans Sign Julian Reese To Two-Way Contract

The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 24

Ranking the Pelicans' Most Important Bench Players

Projecting an NBA rotation before training camp always requires some guesswork. Injuries, lineup experiments, and unexpected performances could change everything, but the New Orleans Pelicans' most likely rotation provides a reasonable starting point.

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How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 23

Herb Jones Matters More to the Pelicans Than You Might Think

It's no secret the New Orleans Pelicans have been terrible the last two seasons. Now, they're retooling the organization and the roster while still trying to answer questions that should have been settled a while ago.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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

What We Leaned From the Pelicans Offseason (and What Comes Next)

The New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2026-27 NBA season with far more questions than answers. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, many thought this would be the summer of change within the organization.

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

Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect Options

The New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box. Herb Jones is an elite defender but a limited offensive creator.

Jordan Poole News / Fadeaway World / September 22

4 NBA Teams That Could Revive Jordan Poole’s Career

Entering 2026-27, there’s no denying that Jordan Poole is in a pretty strange spot, because only one year ago, it looked like his career had finally stabilized again.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 22

Pelicans Can't Take Trey Murphy III for Granted as Franchise Changes Mount

The New Orleans Pelicans enter this season with questions throughout the roster. They need Zion Williamson to remain healthy and engaged. They need Dejounte Murray to return to form.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 21

Pelicans' Point Guard Pecking Order Is Clear — For Now

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter training camp with only two players who naturally fit the "point guard" label. However, neither Dejounte Murray nor Jeremiah Fears is a traditional floor general.

Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 21

One Pelican Who Should Be Thrilled About the Saddiq Bey Contract Extension

The three-year extension to keep Saddiq Bey is a win for both him and the New Orleans Pelicans. Bey was a key contributor last season, averaging a career-high 17.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

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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.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 21

5 Biggest Things Dejounte Murray Must Show the Pelicans in 2025-26

Dejounte Murray's first two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans have been defined more by rehabilitation than production. A broken hand in his 2024 Pelicans debut cost him 17 games before a torn Achilles ended his first season after only 31 games.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 20

Ranking Every Player Under 25 on the Pelicans' Roster

Youth is one of the things the New Orleans Pelicans have on their side. Heading into the 2026-2027 NBA season, the team has only one player over 30 (DeAndre Jordan).

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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 19

Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans drafted him in 2019, the two-time All-Star still faces more questions than answers about his career trajectory—most of them not about his talent, but his nightly availability.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 18

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors

The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward.

Saddiq Bey News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Pelicans’ Saddiq Bey Signs 3-Year Extension: Bargain Or Overpay?

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million fully guaranteed extension with 27-year-old forward Saddiq Bey, keeping him under contract through the 2029-30 season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / September 18

Pelicans Sign Defensive Stalwart to $55.5M Deal as Fears Mount Over Zion Williamson-Led Team

The New Orleans Pelicans largely remained quiet this offseason. The only significant commitment that they made was to Saddiq Bey, handing the SG a three-year, $55.5 million contract.

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.

Saddiq Bey News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension

Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN.

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.

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Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more

BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Russell Westbrook earns GOAT point guard claim from NBA star

Russell Westbrook’s 18-year NBA career ended when he announced his retirement in the 2026 offseason. Yet, his accolades are impressive, and New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray even said Westbrook is the greatest point guard of all time.

Derik Queen News / HITC / September 9

Derik Queen sparks reaction with awkward ‘fat and slow’ response to nervous NBA fan

New Orleans Pelicans star Derik Queen has sparked a strong reaction from fans after jokingly responding to an NBA supporter who admitted being nervous about his long-term future.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Pelicans still need cost-cutting move before signing Bennedict Mathurin

The Pelicans agreed to sign Bennedict Mathurin nearly two weeks ago. Now they just need enough room to actually do it. Mathurin agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans on Aug.