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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 23
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pacers
Dejounte Murray could have taken the safer route last season. Instead, the Pelicans guard wanted back on the floor. Murray returned from a torn Achilles in February, more than a year after suffering the injury, and appeared in 14 games despite New Orleans sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference.
Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Rumors / August 22
Dejounte Murray Explains Why He Returned For 14 Games Last Season
It would have been easy for Dejounte Murray to sit out all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, but the Pelicans guard explains in an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype why it was important for him to return to action.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 20
The Most Important Task for Jamahl Mosley in Training Camp
The New Orleans Pelicans' roster appears to be finally set after the recent signings of Trendon Watford and Malik Dia. Watford fills out the team’s standard roster, while Dia will occupy the final two-way slot.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 20
Dejounte Murray's Development in 1 Area Could Be a Big Swing Factor for Pelicans
With the NBA season about two months away, the New Orleans Pelicans begin preparation under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. One of his first tasks will be figuring out lineup rotations for a team that has a surplus of guards and wings.
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.
Trendon Watford News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 19
Pelicans Forward Is Now On Thin Ice After the Trendon Watford Signing
The New Orleans Pelicans rounded out their 15-man roster after signing versatile forward Trendon Watford this week. His arrival means an undersized but crowded power forward position in New Orleans, which puts one player on thin ice this season: Karlo Matković.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 19
Most Important Reserve on the Pelicans Next Season
The New Orleans Pelicans' recent acquisition of Trendon Watford fills their 15th and final roster spot heading into the NBA season. If this is the lineup that tips off opening night against the Indiana Pacers, then there are plenty of holes in the roster that will need patching.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
Pelicans sign SEC star in latest roster move
For quite some time during the early days of the offseason, New Orleans Pelicans were the only team that had not made any new roster moves. They re-signed veteran DeAndre Jordan to a contract and re-signed second-year big man Hunter Dickinson to another two-way contract, but were pretty much quiet otherwise.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Rumors / August 18
Pelicans Waive Hunter Dickinson
The Pelicans have waived Hunter Dickinson, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Dickinson re-signed on a two-way contract with New Orleans in July after playing on a two-way contract for them last season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / August 18
Malik Dia Signs Two-Way Contract With Pelicans
Undrafted free agent forward Malik Dia has signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link) broke word of the agreement.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
5 Pelicans blockbuster trade ideas to shake off late offseason doldrums
The NBA season is creeping up on the calendar, and while most fans cannot wait for the action to start, others are wondering when their front office will get with the times.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
How Pelicans, Zion Williamson can find common ground in contract talks after endless trade speculation
Contract negotiations in the modern NBA have evolved into a high-stakes balancing act between talent evaluation and cap risk, especially in small markets needing to sell tickets.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 16
1 Realistic Trade the Pelicans Could Still Make Before the Season
The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make any moves of significance this summer. They have brought back 14 of the 15 players who closed the season in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 14
The Move Pelicans Fans Are Waiting For Isn't Coming
With two months until the start of the NBA season for the New Orleans Pelicans, many onlookers are puzzled by the lack of movement this summer. After another disappointing season in which they won fewer than 30 games, the Pelicans did nothing to inspire confidence that the upcoming season will be different.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14
Pelicans get Red Panda for schedule release hype video
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to fly higher in the upcoming season. With a familiar core, a new coach, and a healthy roster, all signs point to an improved finish for the Pelicans.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / August 13
Tyrese Haliburton shocked to face Pelicans in long-awaited return
The Indiana Pacers have been without their superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals when he suffered a torn Achilles.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
New Orleans Pelicans News / TWSN / August 13
Is It Too Late for Zion Williamson?
Recently, a video was posted of Zion Williamson putting in work at the gym once again. For what feels like the 200th season in a row. On one hand, he’s a Shaq-like player in a 6 foot 6 body.
New Orleans Pelicans 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.
Bill Simmons News / Hoops Wire / August 3
Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team
Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / August 2
The Pelicans’ 2026 Offseason: Why It Makes No Sense
The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason seems to be stuck in a loophole, and it’s entirely their own fault. They’ve been at the bottom of the Western Conference now for the past two seasons.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 28
Lakers have three final trade targets to help Luka Doncic
Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.
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.
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.
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