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Watch Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III hit a circus shot plus an and-1 vs. Grizzlies

Trey Murphy III created an incredible circus shot highlight during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Murphy is midway through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans.

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Saddiq Bey, Pelicans break losing streaks vs. Grizzlies

Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 points in the fourth quarter to lead the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 133-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Sneakers on SI / January 23

Jordan Brand Ends Zion Williamson's Signature Sneaker Line

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson's signature basketball shoe line with Jordan Brand has come to an end. The Jordan Zion 4 — which launched in December 2024— will be the final shoe released.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Jordan Poole Gets Put on the Spot After Young Fan Reignites Draymond Green Incident With Wild Question

Nearly four years after Draymond Green’s wild incident with Jordan Poole, a young fan dug up old bones during an interaction with the New Orleans Pelicans’ point guard. Green knocked Poole to the ground after a heated exchange during a Golden State Warriors practice session on October 5, 2022.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado addresses injury return, NBA Trade Deadline rumors

Jose Alvarado insists the wait is nearly over. As the New Orleans Pelicans navigate an uneven season and the uncertainty of the NBA Trade Deadline, the reserve guard says a return from injury is imminent.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 22

Pelicans Are Reportedly Pursuing Pacers Starter in Exchange for Yves Missi

As the February 5 trade deadline rapidly approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans face mounting pressure to make bold moves and address their league-worst record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Buzz builds around Pacers-Pelicans trade, but there’s a hold-up

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a major disappointment this season, currently sitting at 10-36 after a recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. The continued struggles have led some to believe that the Pelicans will be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, although it remains to be seen how things will play out.

Zion Williamson News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Zion Williamson News Emerges on Thursday

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans suffered their third straight loss on Wednesday night. They put up a good fight against the Detroit Pistons, the No.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

What Brett Siegel is hearing about Bulls’ Zion Williamson, Yves Missi trade interest

The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the worst record in the NBA, and without their first-round pick, it’s hard for them to try to sell before the trade deadline.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Why Pelicans must consider Yves Missi, Derik Queen starting lineup change

A dispiriting loss to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons squad has forced a stark reckoning for the New Orleans Pelicans. The current starting lineup continues to dig early holes that prove too deep for Zion Williamson to escape, and James Borrego knows change is overdue.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 22

Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi

The Pacers and Pelicans have explored various trade scenarios that would send fourth-year guard Bennedict Mathurin to New Orleans and second-year center Yves Missi to Indiana, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

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Micah Peavy News / NBA Draft on SI / January 22

Pelicans' Rookie Micah Peavy Logs Career High Against Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans haven't had the most successful season. The team is 10-36 on the season, and doesn't own its first-round draft pick in the upcoming class.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

The most likely Pelicans player to be traded, and it’s not a star

With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 5, league executives have begun to clarify where the New Orleans Pelicans stand as they weigh potential roster changes.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 22

Pelicans Trade Deadline Outlook: Predicting Who Will Get Traded By February 5

The February 5 trade deadline is right around the corner. The New Orleans Pelicans, with the worst record in the league, are one of the more fascinating teams leading up to it.

Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Jordan Poole Gets Booed at Home After Brutal Airball From Three-Point Line

The New Orleans Pelicans had another rough run against the Detroit Pistons in their recent matchup. With a 104-112 loss, the 15th-seeded Western team fell on a 10-36 overall record.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / January 22

What Happened to Zion Williamson? Pelicans Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Pistons

The New Orleans Pelicans are not having a great season by any definition. Zion Williamson was supposed to be their saving grace. Especially when they’re up against a team like the Detroit Pistons, who went from bottom of the barrel to having the most cinematic turnarounds in NBA history in less than two years.

Jose Alvarado News / The Lead / January 21