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Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 2

Yves Missi's Pelicans Outlook Is Already Changing to Start Camp

Yves Missi gave the New Orleans Pelicans more than they expected as a rookie. Drafted as a developing center with limited basketball experience, he quickly became a starter, averaging 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 2

Jeremiah Fears' Body Transformation Could Unlock More of His Game

Jeremiah Fears gave Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to believe as a rookie. Now a stronger frame could give them another. He played all 82 games, averaged 14.3 points, and earned All-Rookie Second Team honors.

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.

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

Sean Sweeney has one non-negotiable for Magic offense: Space the floor

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Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement?

The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract.

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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.

Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different.

Zion Williamson 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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 30

3 Pelicans Weaknesses That Could Derail Their Season

The New Orleans Pelicans have enough individual talent to make an optimistic case for this season. They also have enough familiar weaknesses to make that optimism difficult to trust.

Jamahl Mosley News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 30

What Jamahl Mosley's Remarks Really Mean for Pelicans' Season

The New Orleans Pelicans held their annual Media Day on Monday, and all eyes were on new head coach Jamahl Mosley’s message about the upcoming season. New Orleans is coming off the worst two-year stretch in franchise history, winning only 47 games over the past couple of seasons.

Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29

Joe Dumars' Media Day Answers Leave the Pelicans' Plan in Doubt

Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars offered plenty of reasons to believe the New Orleans Pelicans will compete harder this season at Media Day.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29

Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' Season

This year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbing from a torn Achilles injury, hopeful he'd return to the court but unsure when.

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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.

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Zion Williamson weight watch is on after completing Joe Dumars’ ‘impeccable’ challenge

The New Orleans Pelicans come into the 2026-27 season looking to get back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference. And much of the Pelicans’ potential success hinges on the availability of star forward Zion Williamson.

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.

Julian Reese News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 26

Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After Signing

The New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the brother of former LSU star and current WNBA player Angel Reese, but he also played with Pelicans forward Derik Queen at the University of Maryland.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 25

Assessing How Much Better the Pelicans Can Really Be in 2026-27 Season

The New Orleans Pelicans can get better this season and still miss the playoffs. That's where we have to start before training camp optimism turns into playoff expectations.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind

Interesting update emerges on Draymond Green’s future

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend

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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.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Yardbarker / August 26