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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / May 16
Who Should the Pelicans Draft with Pick No. 7?
The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone. Despite having a 12.5% chance at the No. 1 overall pick, the New Orleans Pelicans dropped from fourth-highest odds to the No.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / May 16
Should the Pelicans Trade Zion Williamson?
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking towards the future. The organization has parted ways with David Griffin and has chosen Joe Dumars as its head of basketball operations.
New Report on Potential Zion Williamson Trade After NBA Draft Lottery
The New Orleans Pelicans had a rocky 2024-25 campaign, headlined by star forward Zion Williamson playing just 30 games. When healthy, Williamson proved he is still the All-Star-caliber player the Pelicans love, but the 24-year-old cannot seem to stay on the court.
The 'NBA's active playoff assist leaders' quiz
How many of the 27 active NBA players with at least 300 career assists in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Joe Dumars News / The Lead / May 14
Is Joe Dumars the Answer to the Pelicans’ Front Office Problems?
A new era is on the horizon for the New Orleans Pelicans. After six disappointing seasons, David Griffin is out as the Pelicans’ Vice President of Basketball Operations.
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Pelicans’ Trey Murphy takes issue with draft lottery rewarding wrong teams
The New Orleans Pelicans landed the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. As a result, it didn’t please Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. On the Young Man & The Three Podcast, he remained cautious about his concerns with the draft lottery.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Report: Rockets View Trading For Zion Williamson ‘Too Risky’
According to Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets view trading for Zion Williamson as “too risky.” Williamson has played in just 45% of his possible games with the New Orleans Pelicans since being the No.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 10
NBA Trade Proposal Pairs Zion Williamson With $197 Million Star
After a horrific 21-61 year for the New Orleans Pelicans, the organization made immediate changes to the front office, firing former executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin just one day after the season ended.
NBA Trade Prediction Sends Zion Williamson to Possible Contender
The upstart Detroit Pistons just finished one of their most successful seasons in a while, making the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-2019 season.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Pistons Predicted To Trade For Zion Williamson This Summer
The Detroit Pistons have been predicted to trade for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson this summer. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report thinks the Pistons, who made the playoffs this year for the first time since 2019, will acquire Williamson from the Pelicans this offseason. “New Orleans needs a fresh start.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Heat trade proposal lands Zion Williamson in Pelicans offseason blockbuster
The New Orleans Pelicans endured a rough season full of injuries this year. C.J. McCollum, Zion Williamson, and many other players on their roster missed extended time throughout the regular season.
New Report Reveals More Organizational Changes for Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans continue to make organizational changes with another new hire to their staff. HoopsHype's Mike Scotto reported that the Pelicans recently added Jason Hervey to the organization.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Kings trade proposal lands Zion Williamson in Pelicans offseason blockbuster
Zion Williamson was a star for the University of Duke. Once the New Orleans Pelicans selected him as the first overall pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, he was expected to be a driving force in the NBA.
Ty Jerome News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Scotto’s Latest: Jerome, Caporn, Suns, NBAGL Elite Camp, Pelicans
Good health and the opportunity to play for newly minted Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson were the key factors that fueled Ty Jerome‘s breakout 2024/25 season, the Cavaliers guard recently told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends Zion Williamson To Pistons
One NBA analyst thinks the Detroit Pistons should trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson this summer. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Dyson Daniels steals his way to Most Improved Player Award
When the New Orleans Pelicans traded Dyson Daniels to the Atlanta Hawks, the young guard was happy to escape his old team's "curse." Now he's the NBA's Most Improved Player.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 28
Pelicans announce surgeries for Kelly Olynyk, Brandon Boston
A pair of Pelicans players have undergone surgical procedures, according to the team, which put out a press release on Monday to provide updates on center Kelly Olynyk and wing Brandon Boston Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 23
Pelicans adding Troy Weaver to front office
The Pelicans are hiring former Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, who reports (via Twitter) that Weaver will be named the senior vice president in New Orleans’ basketball operations department under new executive VP Joe Dumars.
Joe Dumars News / Hardwood Heroics / April 23
New Orleans Pelicans: Joe Dumars’ First Message to the Team Will Have Fans Hyped Ahead of the 2025-26 Season
The New Orleans Pelicans recently appointed Joe Dumars as their new president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin, who served the club for nearly six years.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / April 21
New Orleans Pelicans: NBA Draft Needs and Prospect Watchlist
The New Orleans Pelicans haven't lacked talent since they began their post-Anthony Davis rebuild in 2019. They landed all-star Brandon Ingram in return, and won the draft lottery that very year, selecting the highly-praised Zion Williamson out of Duke.
Joe Dumars News / Field Level Media / April 16
Pelicans tab Joe Dumars as EVP of basketball operations
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations Wednesday. Dumars, 61, has been the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations since 2022.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
Pelicans make major change following disappointing season
The New Orleans Pelicans concluded one of their worst seasons in well over a decade with a seventh consecutive loss on Sunday, and they are making a significant change as they begin their rebuild.
Elfrid Payton News / Yardbarker / April 14
Elfrid Payton’s unusual performances could carve out NBA future
Elfrid Payton is quietly working his way back into the NBA spotlight—not with scoring flurries or highlight-reel plays, but through steady, old-school playmaking.
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