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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens
The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson.
Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting
The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13
Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor
The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Wire / October 13
NBA Moves. Pelicans, Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies
The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Houstan, 23, had been in camp on an Exhibit 9 deal after spending his first four NBA seasons with Orlando and Atlanta.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
How Jamahl Mosley is rescuing Jordan Poole’s career with ‘clean slate’ policy
The most revealing Jordan Poole possession of the preseason may have happened before Jamahl Mosley’s proof-of-concept New Orleans Pelicans tipped off in Tulsa.
Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / October 12
Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross
The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August.
Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / October 11
Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson.
Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 9
Pelicans To Waive Christian Koloko
The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Trey Murphy III no longer ‘apprehensive’ about post-surgery All-Star potential
Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 9
Grading Every Pelicans Player After Preseason Loss vs. Heat
The New Orleans Pelicans got solid contributions from a lot of players against Miami. What they didn't get was enough from the two players expected to lead them.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Derik Queen defends Jamahl Mosley’s process, told to ‘dream’ about unique rotation
The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018.
Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 9
3 Takeaways From Pelicans' Preseason Loss to Heat: Fears Shines, Starters Still Searching
The New Orleans Pelicans have changed coaches. However, through two preseason games they haven't provided much evidence that their biggest problems have changed with him.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Trey Murphy gives Dejounte Murray ‘flowers’ on huge New Balance deal
Trey Murphy III has become one of the NBA’s rising stars, but the oft-overlooked New Orleans Pelicans forward knows his latest career milestone would not have happened without a little help from a teammate.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is being challenged in a totally different way to level up defense
The New Orleans Pelicans spent years watching defensive possessions unravel because of missed assignments, late rotations, and breakdowns that leave everyone scrambling.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8
Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans believe Yves Missi can become next Hakeem Olajuwon-level DPOY
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer.
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 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.
New Orleans Pelicans 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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans 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 / 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.
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.
Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / August 10
Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity
The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.
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