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Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
Yves Missi's Injury Comes With a Silver Lining for Pelicans at Center
The New Orleans Pelicans have three centers available to help cover Yves Missi's absence. The numbers suggest each can handle part of the assignment. Derik Queen has supplied the strongest combination of individual rebounding and rim defense.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
Pelicans Have a Major Trap to Avoid as Herb Jones Trade Buzz Picks Up
Oklahoma City has an immediate need. The New Orleans Pelicans have a decision to make about a player they aren't using enough. That makes Herb Jones a logical name in the trade conversation.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
One Major Offensive Change Pelicans Must Make to Stop Season From Slipping Away
Trey Murphy III and Saddiq Bey have made nearly half of their catch-and-shoot threes this season, yet the Pelicans rank next to last in producing those attempts.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 25
Trey Murphy's Breakout vs. Nuggets Offers Optimism Amid Pelicans' Slow Start
On Saturday, Trey Murphy III scored more against the Nuggets than he had in the Pelicans' first two games combined. The encouraging part for New Orleans was how much his teammates contributed to that breakthrough.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Habit / October 25
Pelicans must create a backup plan with Zion Williamson’s future uncertain
Despite a strong start to the season for a New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson, they must have a backup plan in place. Zion has played well when he's been healthy, but he's almost never healthy.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 25
3 Things We Learned About Pelicans in 3rd Game of Season
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 0-3 on the season after a brutal 141-135 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. New Orleans led by as many as 23 points before a furious Nuggets comeback forced overtime, where the home team eventually prevailed.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 24
Pelicans Hurting Themselves With Early Trey Murphy, Herb Jones Strategy
Jamahl Mosley has spent his first two games trying to find lineup combinations that work. One partnership with a history of working has received about eight minutes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Pelicans, Nuggets limp into first of two meetings in five days
Playing at high altitude can be hard for visiting teams, and it's even tougher when it's the second game of a back-to-back set. That's what the New Orleans Pelicans will face when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 24
One Clear Positive and Negative From Pelicans' Close Loss vs. Jazz
Saddiq Bey scored 20 points on 12 shots Friday night. The Pelicans scored 119. That should have been enough to beat Utah. Instead, New Orleans allowed 34 fourth-quarter points in a 120-119 loss, wasting another productive night from Bey and another opportunity to get Jamahl Mosley his first victory as Pelicans coach.
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.
Yves Missi News / Hoops Rumors / October 24
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Being Evaluated For Left Knee Injury
Third-year big man Yves Missi suffered a left knee injury about halfway through the second quarter of the Pelicans’ eventual loss to Utah on Friday, according to Matthew Coles of The Associated Press.
Zion Williamson News / Total Pro Sports / October 23
Massive NBA Trade Idea Involving Zion Williamson Could Turn The 2026-27 Season Upside Down
The Golden State Warriors might have a wild new way to give Stephen Curry another shot at an NBA championship. A huge trade idea floating around would bring Zion Williamson to Golden State in exchange for Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and a protected first-round pick.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Pelicans Face Two Very Different Tests on First Road Trip of Season
Nearly half a century after the Jazz left New Orleans, the music still belongs to the city. The basketball team doesn't. On Friday, the Pelicans return to Salt Lake City, where they've won three straight, looking for their first victory of the season.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Pelicans' Zion Williamson Problem Keeps Evolving in Year 8
For years, the New Orleans Pelicans have tried to build a roster around Zion Williamson. Now, they face a different challenge. They must find the best way to use him on a team that isn't built to maximize his strengths.
Karlo Matkovic News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Karlo Matkovic's DNP in Pelicans Opener Is a Worrying Sign
The New Orleans Pelicans' 123-120 loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night raised a few post-game questions. One notable one was the DNP-Coach’s Decision for forward Karlo Matkovic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Zion Williamson ‘respectfully’ processed latest loss amid questions about Pelicans’ future with Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans have heard the promises before. New coach, renewed expectations, flashes of potential, and another opportunity to turn the corner.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy will find ‘beauty’ in failure vs. Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers
The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for ways to make Zion Williamson more dangerous beyond the paint. One game into the Jamahl Mosley era, that work is already producing results.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener, but Dejounte Murray knows level-up secret
A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / October 22
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton has emotional reaction to long-awaited return
For the first time since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers had their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, on the floor in a meaningful game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Grizzlies Exercise Options On Fears, Queen, Missi
The Pelicans have exercised their team options on the 2027/28 contracts of Jeremiah Fears ($8.27MM), Derik Queen ($5.67MM) and Yves Missi ($5.6MM), Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13
Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor
The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.
Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / October 11
Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season
New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.
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