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New Orleans Pelicans News / BodyBuildingBros / July 21

When Zion Williamson revealed the workout regimen behind his impressive transformation

Zion Williamson was arguably in his best shape ever ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. With a leaner, more athletic look, Pelicans fans couldn’t help but be excited about the transformation.

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

Pelicans Continue to Amaze NBA Watchers With Their Offseason

Quiet summers seem to be a thing of the past in the NBA. Gone are the days when a team could largely avoid making moves and still be considered a contender the next season.

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

Pelicans Are Asleep at the Wheel While Rivals Make the Moves They Should Be Making

Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver may not be aware, but we have entered the fourth week of free agency. The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a single addition to their roster, despite winning only 26 games last season.

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Zion Williamson News / HITC / July 20

NBA fans are saying ‘the league is in trouble’ after seeing Zion Williamson weight loss images

Here we go again. Zion Williamson’s off-season look comes right on schedule, with NBA fans speculating on what this could mean for the New Orleans Pelicans next season.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20

Trey Murphy III trade chatter lives on as insiders wonder what ‘puzzling’ Pelicans are doing

As the trade rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III continue, it’s difficult to gauge in which direction the team is headed due to its relatively quiet offseason thus far.

Daniel Gafford News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 20

Reportedly Available Daniel Gafford Is the Ideal Pelicans' Trade Target

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a single addition this offseason. Having entered Week 4 of free agency, the Pels have completely stood pat so far, despite a desperate need to add a center.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 18

Pelicans Will Waste Another Season if They Don't Trade for a Center

The New Orleans Pelicans' offseason silence is reaching new levels with each passing day. It has been three weeks since free agency began, and the Pelicans have yet to make a single move.

Jaron Pierre News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17

What Did Jaron Pierre Jr. Show Pelicans Fans in the Summer League?

When the Pelicans selected New Orleans native Jaron Pierre Jr. with the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, it was a Welcome Home story. The 24-year-old guard had traveled a long collegiate road—with stops at Southern Miss, Wichita State, Jacksonville State, and finally SMU—before getting the chance to return home to the Big Easy.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17

What Should Pelicans Do With Their Final Roster Spot?

The New Orleans Pelicans' summer has raised some eyebrows with the lack of movement this offseason. Aside from their second-round draft pick, Jaron Pierre, Jr., their only notable move was re-signing 37-year-old center DeAndre Jordan to a guaranteed two-year contract.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16

Where Do Pelicans Stand in the Western Conference Power Rankings?

Barring unexpected developments between now and the start of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans will begin the 2026-27 campaign with the same roster as last year.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16

Are the Pelicans Making a Mistake by Not Trading Trey Murphy?

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a move this offseason. They remain the only team in the league not to make a trade or a free agent signing so far this summer.

DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Trey Alexander Collapses Soon After Caleb Wilson Collision; Gets Evacuated On A Stretcher

Things got a bit scary tonight at the Jazz vs. Bulls game in Summer League. Trey Alexander, who plays for the Jazz, collapsed to the floor with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, shortly after he bumped into Caleb Wilson on a drive towards the basket.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14

DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars

It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

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DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Pelicans appear to have made a blunder with DeAndre Jordan’s contract

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be self-sabotaging right now. Over the weekend, the Pelicans agreed to a new contract with veteran center DeAndre Jordan.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 13

Pelicans Add Size & Shooting, and Offload Jordan Poole in This Mock Trade With Mavs

The New Orleans Pelicans have not made a single addition to their team that won 26 games last season. After the changes to the lottery rules that will make the league significantly more competitive next season, the Pelicans are facing an uphill battle to climb up the standings in the loaded Western Conference.