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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / August 25
New Orleans Pelicans most exciting star could help revive Zion Williamson’s career next season
The New Orleans Pelicans made some interesting decisions this offseason, but landing one star could help elevate their roster. The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to break out of a funk next season.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 25
Three Teams That Make Sense For a Potential Zion Williamson Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans might've finished last season as one of the worst teams in the NBA, but it's hard to ignore the talent that this roster has. Assuming everyone is healthy, there are arguably 12 players on New Orleans' roster who deserve playing time in an NBA rotation.
NBA Insiders Predict Zion Williamson, Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Requests
The 2025 NBA offseason started out with a load of trade rumors, especially centered around stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson.
The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz
How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 24
Bold Trade Idea Sees Pelicans Acquire All-Star Point Guard To Form Dynamic Backcourt
The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for a way to elevate their roster from intriguing to legitimate contender, and one bold trade idea may hold the key.
The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history
It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.
Does Trading Trey Murphy III to the Golden State Warriors Make Sense?
The New Orleans Pelicans followed up one of the best seasons in franchise history with one of the worst, and fell three spots in the NBA Draft lottery on top of that.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 23
Pelicans' Joe Dumars Dishes Out Harsh Truth to Zion Williamson
Speaking during Saturday's preseason game between the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, newly instated Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars addressed Zion Williamson.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 23
Pelicans Executive Provides Injury Update On Derik Queen
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen went down in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a hand injury. He'd soon be diagnosed with a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, knocking him out for the next few months after surgery in July.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / August 23
'He’s Ready to Take Another Step Forward' – New Orleans Pelicans Coach Opens Up on Acquiring Jordan Poole This Offseason
One of the biggest moves the New Orleans Pelicans made this summer was acquiring Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards. In the three-team deal, they also received Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick of this year’s draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 23
Pelicans Could Make a Costly Mistake Amid Warriors, Spurs Trade Reports
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a surprisingly busy 2025 NBA offseason, as the franchise continues an attempt to build around two-time All-Star forward Zion Williamson.
Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 22
Willie Green Gets Honest on Controversial Trade for Ex-Warriors Champion
At first pass, the New Orleans Pelicans' decision to add a second ball-centric guard to their top-10 lottery selection was puzzling. The Pelicans were expected to look at a point guard to help boost their offensive production, but before the selection was made, they agreed to send 12-year veteran C.J.
Ranking the No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks of the 21st century
Making draft picks isn’t an exact science. Some hit, some fail, some don’t move the needle. For every can’t-miss, generational top pick, there are years
Warriors Eyeing Trade for $112 Million NBA Star - What it Means for Pelicans
The Pelicans' 2024-2025 season was one to forget. After a promising trade to acquire DeJounte Murray, injuries piled up quickly for a team that had made the playoffs the year prior.
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / August 22
Is NBA dragging its feet on expansion to spur arena deals?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has voiced many reasons to delay expansion for the past few years.
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22
Pelicans rumors: Warriors, Spurs interested in Trey Murphy III trade
After the New Orleans Pelicans signed Jaden Springer to the final spot on their 15-man roster, they could be on the verge of moving Trey Murphy III amid reported interest from the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 22
Can Herb Jones Regain Elite 3-And-D Form For The Pelicans Next Season?
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones is widely regarded as one of the best on-ball and perimeter defenders in the game. With the Pelicans, he remains a key rotation player, providing a substantial defensive boost when he is on the court.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 21
Pelicans Turned Down $107 Million Raptors Star in Trade Talks
The New Orleans Pelicans, for the past six seasons, were trying to build something special around a star duo of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, but they ultimately gave it up.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / August 20
Pelicans promoting Joe Barrer to coach of G League affiliate
The New Orleans Pelicans are promoting Joe Barrer to head coach of their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 18
Ex-Warriors, Pelicans Guard Agrees To Deal With Orlando Magic
The New Orleans Pelicans were gifted a generational talent in the 2012 NBA Draft, when they jumped up to the first overall pick with 13.7% odds to select Anthony Davis from Kentucky.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / August 18
New Orleans Pelicans Sign Veteran Role Player
The New Orleans Pelicans have made another move this offseason. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team has signed 6-foot-9 Forward Jalen McDaniels to a contract.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 18
New Orleans Pelicans Add Depth With a G-League Standout
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason. They traded for Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, signed Kevon Looney as a free agent, and traded to get Derik Queen in the draft.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 18
NBA Team Makes New Signing One Month Before Training Camp
The 2025-26 NBA season is fast-approaching as teams finalize their rosters ahead of training camp. With camp expected to start in late September, teams have about a month to finalize the squads they'll build out for preseason before finalizing their 15-man group for the season.
Jeremiah Fears News / The SportsRush / August 13
Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears Reveals Where He Spent the First of His $7.5M Rookie Paycheck
The most important moment for aspiring NBA players is hearing their name called on draft night. When that happens, it may still take some time for it to sink in that they are actually in the NBA, but reality quickly hits when that first paycheck hits the bank account.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7
Five NBA coaches starting 2025-26 season on hot seat
Here are five NBA coaches who will start the season on the hot seat.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Former NBA Champion To Join New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans offseason hasn’t been looked upon fondly by most NBA fans, writers, prognosticators, etc. Kevin Pelton of ESPN gave them an F in his offseason grades, the only team that received that failing grade.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / July 24
Pelicans exec makes team's stance on Zion Williamson crystal clear
It’s wild how quickly the NBA narrative can flip.
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