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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 19
Bobby Marks predicts what is 99.9 percent likely to happen to Zion Williamson this offseason over his Pelicans future
Since 2019, the New Orleans Pelicans have tried to build a winner around Zion Williamson, although the star has struggled to stay healthy enough for the team to compete.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 19
New Report Refutes Pelicans' Interest in Top Draft Prospect
The 2025 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and the New Orleans Pelicans hold the seventh-overall pick. However, could they be looking to trade up? A recent mock draft from Yahoo!
Willie Green News / The Lead / June 19
Can Willie Green Fix the Pelicans’ Biggest Problem?
The New Orleans Pelicans can’t execute in the clutch, and it has been holding them back for years. The NBA defines clutch time as “the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points.” New Orleans continues to fall in these moments, and there are several reasons why.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / June 18
Pelicans and 76ers Should Orchestrate a Draft Night Trade
Draft night trades are hard to predict, but still happen every year. The 76ers are in one of the most unique situations for any team selecting in the top three picks in recent memory – having multiple All-Star caliber players, and a former MVP potentially returning to form.
Bryson Graham News / Hoops Rumors / June 18
Hawks add former Pelicans GM, 76ers executive to front office
The Hawks have officially made two additions to their front office, the team confirmed today in a press release.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Bird Writes / June 18
Pelicans Make Big Moves and Face Bigger Questions 
Tuesday was anything but quiet for the New Orleans Pelicans. In the span of a few hours, the franchise made a bold trade with the Indiana Pacers, securing
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / June 18
Pelicans Star Opens Up About His Year From Hell
NEW ORLEANS — Dejounte Murray arrived in New Orleans last summer seeking a reset. His two-year stint in Atlanta, alongside Trae Young, yielded just two postseason victories.
Dejounte Murray News / Hardwood Heroics / June 18
New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray Sounds Off on the Team After Forgettable 2024-25 Campaign
Dejounte Murray recently appeared on The Pivot Podcast to explain what went wrong in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, as the team finished with a woeful 21-61 record, good for 14th in the Western Conference.
Pelicans Around the Web
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / June 18
How Does New Orleans Trade With Indiana Impact The 2025 Pelicans Draft?
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers made an interesting trade that didn’t involve any current players on either team being moved. How does the deal impact the Pelicans heading into the 2025 draft?
Dejounte Murray News / Fadeaway World / June 18
Dejounte Murray Explains What Went Wrong In His First Season With The Pelicans
It was a miserable season for 28-year-old Dejounte Murray, and Pelicans fans are looking for any signs of life after finishing 14th in the standings. While there are many factors to blame for their failed campaign, Murray says it was a combination of several big problems that all coincided to completely throw him off course.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 18
Pacers don't let NBA Finals stop them from making trades
The Pacers used an off day in the Finals to do some business for the offseason — and next summer.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
Pelicans, Pacers agree to draft-pick swap
While teams typically aren’t permitted to make trades between the in-season trade deadline and the end of their season, the Pacers can make this deal while they remain alive in the NBA Finals because it doesn’t involve any players on their 15-man roster.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 16
New Report on Pelicans Looking to Trade Up in NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is nine days away, and the New Orleans Pelicans currently only hold the 7th overall pick. They fell in the Lottery from the 4th pick, a place the Pelicans would've preferred.
Trey Murphy News / Fadeaway World / June 14
Pelicans Asking Price For Trey Murphy III Revealed: Massive Haul For Young Star
The New Orleans Pelicans are not playing around when it comes to Trey Murphy III. According to NBA insider Chris Dodson, the team’s asking price for the
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / June 14
Options for New Orleans Pelicans in a Trade Up at Draft
As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, rumors are flying about which players will be selected and by who. Plenty of those involve the New Orleans Pelicans, who per multiple reporters, have been aggressively seeking to move up into the upper ranks of the upcoming draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Pelicans insider calls out ‘BS’ Herb Jones-to-76ers trade speculation
New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No.
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Sources: Pelicans not completely shutting door on Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III trades
The New Orleans Pelicans are still trying to find a ‘focal point’ as recently-hired EVP Joe Dumars settles into the job. Other executives are giving the new front office little time to figure things out.
The Blazers Must Make Win-Now Trades This Offseason
If the Portland Trail Blazers trade their expiring contracts and high-risk young prospects for win-now players that fit the timeline of their newly developed core, they will not regret it.
Zion Williamson News / Total Apex Sports / June 12
Bold or Blunder? New Orleans Pelicans Eye Game-Changing Move For Ace Bailey, Weigh Zion Williamson Trade
After a rough season that ended in a 21-61 mess, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t wasting time licking their wounds. They are already deep in the lab, trying to figure out how to flip the script, and word is, they’re not ruling anything out.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Pelicans Send Message to Departing Executive
Bryson Graham’s 15-year tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans came to a close this week, as the longtime executive accepted a new role with the Atlanta Hawks. Graham, who was promoted to general manager in June 2024, departs after just one season in the position.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / June 7
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In New Orleans Pelicans History
While he played just two seasons with New Orleans, J.R. Smith was tied for fifth in 2004-05 Rookie of the Year voting. He started 81 games for the team during those two years.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Joe Dumars On Pelicans’ Future: ‘We’re Not Here To Be Happy With Mediocrity’
When Joe Dumars took the reins as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he made it clear: fixing New Orleans’ persistent injury problems would be a top priority.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 4
Pelicans boss speaks out amid swirling Zion Williamson rumors
Williamson's career has been marred by numerous injuries.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / June 3
Trading Zion Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans
It's safe to say that the Zion Williamson experience has been a failure for the New Orleans Pelicans. You can't fault the franchise, though. They've remained patient and tried multiple different approaches to make things work.
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