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Pelicans’ James Borrego still has no idea about who’s New Orleans’ alpha

With playmaking guard Dejounte Murray sidelined for most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury and role players cycling in and out of the lineup, establishing a clear offensive chain of command has been almost impossible.

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'Did He Come Back Like Shawn Kemp?': Gilbert Arenas Argues Zion Williamson Has Never Been Fat

Zion Williamson entered the NBA in 2019 as one of the most hyped prospects ever. In his one year at Duke, he had shown why he was the easy choice for the No.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 10

Assessing Pelicans' Options With Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans have had great struggles together this season. The former first-round pick was viewed as the team’s big offseason acquisition to add a dynamic scoring ability that New Orleans has been lacking for years.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray opens up on major challenge amid return from injury

After 13 grueling months rehabilitating a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Dejounte Murray’s return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup has provided an unmistakable spark.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9

Pelicans' Last 16 Games Will Make or Break Yves Missi's Future in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans' 21-45 record ensures they miss the postseason for a second straight year. With 16 games left, the team has little to play for collectively, but some individuals’ futures in New Orleans may hinge on the final stretch.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9

3 Pelicans Who Need to Be on the Trade Block in the Offseason

New Orleans Pelicans fans are already looking ahead to next season. The Pels have been playing better in recent weeks, going 11-9 in their last 20 games, but this is already a lost campaign.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9

Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Era Is Essentially Over in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans have been winning at a better rate than they have been all season. They are 11-9 in their last 20 games and have been more competitive overall.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 9

New Orleans Pelicans Cruise to Victory Against Washington Wizards to Pick Up 21st Win of the Season

In the battle of the tanking teams, the New Orleans Pelicans got the better of the Washington Wizards, as they rode to an easy 138-118 win on Sunday night to take home just their 21st win of the 2025-25 NBA season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8

Pelicans down woeful Wizards to match season win total from 2025

Trey Murphy III knocked down four of nine 3-pointers on the way to 24 points, Saddiq Bey recorded a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the visiting Washington Wizards 138-118 on Sunday.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 8

Pelicans' Derik Queen Concerns Go From Bad to Worse in Latest Stretch

The 2025-26 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been nothing short of a disaster. After giving up their unprotected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Pelicans have been one of the worst teams in the league all season, and currently have the third-worst record in the Western Conference.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

How Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III is making better 2026 All-NBA case than James Harden, LeBron James

All-NBA conversations usually belong to the well-established suspects, the brand-name stars who have occupied the discussion for the better part of two decades, even if those All-Stars are having a down year.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Kendrick Perkins sends message to New Orleans about possible Zion Williamson-Pelicans trade

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins believes the New Orleans Pelicans should consider a major decision involving Zion Williamson this offseason, suggesting the franchise evaluate potential trade offers for the former No.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 6

Jordan Poole May Have Already Played His Last Game As a Pelican

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night to improve to 20-44 for the season. While they are unlikely to climb enough in the standings to challenge for a Play-In spot, the Pelicans are playing better basketball lately and have a chance to build some momentum for next season.

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Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / March 6

Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Kings to NBA-high 50th loss

Zion Williamson scored 23 points, six teammates chipped in with double-digit point totals and the visiting New Orleans used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings en route to a 133-123 victory on Thursday.

Trey Murphy News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III Reveals Mental Challenge of Returning From Shoulder Injury

It has bene another disappointing season thus far for the New Orleans Pelicans as they currently find themselves sitting 13th in the Western Conference standings with a 19-44 record.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5

'My Popularity is Bigger Than Anybody on Your Team' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Media Team Draws Major Backlash From ESPN Analyst

Stephen A. Smith went berserk on the New Orleans Pelicans’ social media team, as the latter relentlessly trolled the former for making insulting comments about Zion Williamson and his eating habits throughout his career.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 5

Standout rookie trio in focus when Pelicans visit Kings

Three of the NBA's most productive rookies seek to improve their awards credentials Thursday night when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Sacramento Kings.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Pelicans social media claps back at Stephen A. Smith with savage response to Richard Jefferson’s request

Even after Stephen A. Smith’s monologue on First Take , the New Orleans Pelicans social media team is undeterred. Smith fired back at the Pelicans after they posted a video of Stephen A.

Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Pelicans Signing Josh Oduro To Two-Way Contract

The Pelicans have reached an agreement on a two-way deal with big man Josh Oduro, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 6’9″ forward/center

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Pelicans Only Team With Two-Way Opening As Deadline Looms

It’s Wednesday, March 4, which means today is the last day that teams can sign players to two-way contracts for the 2025/26 season, as we outlined earlier this week.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Pelicans feud with Stephen A. Smith over Zion Williamson comments

After roasting Zion Williamson this week, Stephen A. Smith is getting roasted right back. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson made some comments earlier in the week disputing a popular narrative about him.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / March 3

Zion Williamson's impressive healthy streak ends

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson recently saw an eye-popping streak come to an end this past weekend. Williamson's career-high stretch of 35 consecutive games played in a season was snapped after he missed the Pelicans matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury.

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