The New Orleans Pelicans have suffered a slow start to the season, dropping their first two games. That slow start can in large part be attributed to a roster that has been bogged down by injuries to several crucial pieces, but a positive report coming out of Sunday's practice session could mean that the Pelicans' injury woes are coming to an end.
The opening moments of an NBA game can often reveal a team’s intentions. For the family-focused New Orleans Pelicans, their starting defensive strategy in the season opener sent a clear message: Zion Williamson is being asked to lead on both ends of the court.
The New Orleans Pelicans may be off to an 0-2 start to the 2025-26 campaign, but there is still reason for optimism in The Big Easy. Each of New Orleans' losses have come in close games, losing by 6 points to the Memphis Grizzlies and 4 points to the San Antonio Spurs, while two of the Pelicans' young pieces have performed well.
Unfortunately for the New Orleans Pelicans, who are looking to change the culture of the struggling franchise, they have started their 2025-26 campaign with two consecutive losses.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has joined the growing list of NBA players expressing concern over the league’s relationship with gambling, offering a pointed critique following his team’s 120-116 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
For an NBA rookie, the initial whirlwind of preseason games, new cities, and facing off against childhood idols can be overwhelming. For New Orleans Pelicans new go-to guard Jeremiah Fears, the antidote to that chaos has been a simple, powerful constant: family.
Allen Iverson’s shadow looms large over basketball’s pantheon, a six-foot-flat blur of cornrows, crossovers, and unyielding heart that redefined the scoring guard position.
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to sign veteran free agent center DeAndre Jordan to a one-year, $3.6 million contract, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania.
The Pelicans have turned to a familiar name to bolster their battered frontcourt. New Orleans has agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary deal with veteran center DeAndre Jordan, agent Jeff Schwartz told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Joel Embiid knows his reality has changed. The Sixers’ superstar has always been a force, but at 30 and coming off multiple injuries, he’s adjusting his approach.
Springer, a defensive-minded guard who made New Orleans’ opening night roster after coming to camp on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 deal, was active for Wednesday’s game, but didn’t see any action.
The New Orleans Pelicans opened their 2025-26 season against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, suffering a 128-122 loss. Of course, this is not an ideal way to start the new season, but the Pelicans have plenty to look forward to for the rest of their campaign.
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green plans to unleash Zion Williamson this season after the former Duke forward underwent a drastic body transformation this summer.
Nearly every offseason, photos of a leaner Zion Williamson surface, sparking excitement among New Orleans Pelicans fans. That trend has persisted this season, but not everyone is buying the hype.
The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears has had an up-and-down preseason. Like many roller coaster rides, the highs have been exhilarating almost to the point of fear.
When the Sacramento Kings were negotiating Keegan Murray's rookie extension, they may have simply looked at the most similar rookie from last year and matched that deal.