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Bulls Hire Bryson Graham As Head Of Basketball Operations

The Bulls have officially hired Bryson Graham to lead their basketball operations department, per a team press release. Graham’s title will be executive vice president of basketball operations.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Bulls hire Bryson Graham as EVP of Basketball Operations

The Bulls have their new top basketball executive. Chicago is hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 4

Latest Head Coach Firing Complicates Pelicans' Head Coaching Search

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Casting a wide net and interviewing candidates since the end of the regular season, the Pelicans hope to find their head coach of the future to lead the franchise back to relevance.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 4

Jrue Holiday May Be on the Move Again: Should the Pelicans Pursue a Reunion?

Since leaving the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2020 offseason, Jrue Holiday has found a ton of success. He won two titles and earned All-Star and All-Defense honors.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 2

Nuggets Could Emerge As the Perfect Pelicans' Trade Partner After 1st Round Exit

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering a crucial offseason that will determine how competitive they will be not only next season but also for years to come.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / May 1

Rondo, Borrego Among Frontrunners For Pelicans’ Coaching Job

Rajon Rondo, James Borrego, Darvin Ham and Steve Hetzel have emerged as the four frontrunners for the Pelicans‘ head coaching job, sources close to the search tell Rod Walker of NOLA.com.

DeAndre Jordan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

DeAndre Jordan shares eye-opening reaction to Twyman-Stokes award

The New Orleans Pelicans might not have made the playoffs this season, but as the NBA rolls out their postseason awards, they’re grateful to have veteran big man DeAndre Jordan on the team.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / April 30

Rajon Rondo reportedly interviews for NBA head-coaching job

Rondo may be one step closer to becoming a head coach in the NBA.

The 'NBA players to record a triple-double in 2017-18' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

Pelicans rumors: Is Rajon Rondo truly a hot candidate for head coaching job?

The rumors of the New Orleans Pelicans going after Rajon Rondo are true. Rondo may be next in line to become an NBA head coach, and there are many former and current players advocating for him to become a head coach.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 30

Trade Buzz Around Pelicans' Trey Murphy Is Already Getting Loud

Even though they weren't the most interesting team on the court this season, the New Orleans Pelicans will be one of the teams to watch in the offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 29

Pelicans C DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year

New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday. Presented annually

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

DeAndre Jordan Named 2025/26 Teammate Of The Year

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan appeared in just 12 games as a member of the Pelicans this season, but he has been named the 2025/26 Teammate of the Year, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).

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

3 Top Dejounte Murray Destinations if Pelicans Decide to Trade Him This Summer

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core from last season, much to the frustration of their fanbase. Wholesale changes aren't expected despite back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 27

Pelicans interview Rajon Rondo, Nets assistant Steve Hetzel in coaching search

The Pelicans continue to cast a wide net in their search for their next head coach. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is among the candidates and has already interviewed for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Rajon Rondo Under Consideration In Pelicans’ Head Coaching Search

Rajon Rondo is among the candidates the Pelicans are considering as they look for their next head coach, with league sources telling Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) that he has already interviewed for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

Pelicans' Next Head Coach May Be Coaching in the NBA Playoffs Right Now

While 16 teams are battling it out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Interim head coach James Borrego remains a candidate to secure the permanent position, but the Pelicans are casting a wide net.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 27

3 Former Pelicans On Thin Ice With Their New Teams in the Playoffs

While the New Orleans Pelicans, along with 13 other teams that have missed the playoffs, are focused on the offseason ahead, the rest of the league is in the midst of the first round of the playoffs.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26

Former NBA All-Star Emerges as Surprise Pelicans Head Coaching Candidate

After the conclusion of their disastrous season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been looking for their next head coach. James Borrego's interim tag was never removed during the season, but he remains a candidate for the position.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 27

The Blizzard in the Big Easy: How Pelicans Big Man Derik Queen Put the NBA in the Blender for Joe Dumars, Troy Weaver

The narrative surrounding the modern NBA center often oscillates between two extremes: the high-flying rim protector or the floor-spacing sniper. Yet, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is carving out a third path—one paved with elite footwork and a “point-center” vision that defies his age.

NBA News / Scoop B / April 25

The Next Chapter in the Crescent City: Inside the Pelicans’ High-Stakes Coaching Search

NEW ORLEANS — The humidity is rising in New Orleans, but the heat emanating from the Pelicans’ front office at 5800 Airline Drive has nothing to do with the Louisiana climate.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 24

Offseason Wisdom: DeAndre Jordan on Mentorship, Championship DNA and the Road Ahead

The lights have dimmed on the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025–26 campaign, a season that will be remembered more for its resilience than its record. It was a turbulent year defined by a shifting landscape in the Big Easy, headlined by a significant mid-season coaching change when Willie Green was dismissed following a 2–10 start.