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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28
4x NBA All-Star Shares Untold Story on Blockbuster Pelicans Trade
In the 2016-17 season, both the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans were at a crossroads in their seasons. DeMarcus Cousins was a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA in Sacramento, while Anthony Davis was a superstar before the prime of his career even started with the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28
Pelicans Executive Defends 2025 NBA Draft Class Amid Criticism
To put it kindly, the New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft hasn't been very well received. The team received an "F" from ESPN for its performance ,and The Ringer's Bill Simmons called the team's decision to trade an unprotected 2026 first-round pick to move up for Derik Queen "one of the five dumbest trades of the decade".
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28
Pelicans First-Round Pick Gets Honest About Draft Night Criticism
NEW YORK — Derik Queen's surname is a near-perfect match to one of New York City's five boroughs. When he was called by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, he was in Brooklyn.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
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C.J. McCollum News / The Lead / June 27
Pelicans Take Big Risk By Trading CJ McCollum
In a surprising move on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans traded their leading scorer from last season, CJ McCollum. Trading McCollum is not surprising in itself, but the timing of the trade, along with the return, may have fans scratching their head.
Every NBA Finals MVP winner
Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Pelicans to sign two-time All-American
The two-time consensus AP All-American holds career averages of 17.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks while shooting 55.5% from the field.
Derik Queen News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
NBA Draft pick made great update to his LinkedIn profile
Shortly after the first round of the NBA Draft was completed, Queen shared his big career news on LinkedIn.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26
Draymond Green Reacts to Jordan Poole, Pelicans Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards made an unexpected trade on Tuesday. The Pelicans sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall pick in the 2025 draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26
New Orleans Pelicans hit back at Bill Simmons after he tore into trade-up move for Derik Queen
The New Orleans Pelicans have defended their activity in the 2025 NBA Draft. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was an eventful one for the New Orleans Pelicans, and 2026 is expected to be a lot quieter.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26
Bill Simmons Blasts Pelicans After NBA Draft Trade With Hawks
After the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many questions about the New Orleans Pelicans' draft strategy emerged from fans and the media. With the 7th pick, the Pelicans selected Jeremiah Fears, a guard from Oklahoma, which some analysts described as a reach.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Bill Simmons calls Pelicans’ draft trade with Hawks one of ‘dumbest of decade’
The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the lottery Wednesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26
Pelicans Executive's Honest Jeremiah Fears Statement After 2025 NBA Draft
The New Orleans Pelicans have been full of surprises so far this offseason. First, the Pelicans made a huge trade to acquire Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards, parting ways with veteran guard CJ McCollum in the process.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars breaks silence on Dejounte Murray calling out organization
After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Widely panned Pelicans' Derik Queen trade isn't as crazy as it seems
The Pelicans threw a curveball in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft when they traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 for Derik Queen.
Joe Dumars News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26
Joe Dumars defends controversial New Orleans Pelicans first round pick with bold ‘anybody in the draft’ statement
New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars stood by the team’s decision to trade for Derik Queen. The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the most active teams during round one of the 2025 NBA Draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 26
Nick Wright slams New Orleans Pelicans for ‘reckless’ NBA Draft night trade
The New Orleans Pelicans made a swing in the late lottery of the NBA Draft, and Nick Wright believes they made a huge mistake. The New Orleans Pelicans came away from the 2025 NBA Draft as one of the biggest winners on the night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 26
New Orleans Pelicans Announce Controversial Trade During NBA Draft
On Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans had the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They made the decision to trade up for 13th by making a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Hawks again find favorable return in trade with Pelicans
On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal that—on the surface—might seem like a simple draft pick swap but could prove to be a shrewd bet by the Hawks.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Pelicans draft Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears with No. 7 pick
Fears raised his stock significantly over the course of his first and only college season at Oklahoma.
Jordan Poole News / Fadeaway World / June 25
New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineup With Jordan Poole: High-Flying Team With Playoff Potential
After a disappointing end to their 2024-25 campaign, it became abundantly clear that the New Orleans Pelicans needed to make some changes. With all the players on the roster being made available for trade, the Pelicans kicked off their roster construction efforts, and it has already yielded some seemingly positive results.
C.J. McCollum News / Athlon Sports / June 25
CJ McCollum Responds to Pelicans Player's Farewell Message After Trade
After three-plus seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is moving on from the Big Easy. The former mid-major star was involved in a four-player trade on Tuesday that sent McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / June 24
Recent trade indicates Pelicans are preparing for life without Zion Williamson
It's clear that New Orleans president of basketball operations Joe Dumars is preparing for life without Williamson — either due to injury or trade.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Wizards pull off move to open up significant salary-cap space
The Washington Wizards made a major trade Tuesday that could pay dividends for them next year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Pelicans spend big on Zion Williamson core with Wizards trade
After a 21-61 season, the New Orleans Pelicans fired their team president. A big trade Tuesday shows new GM Bryson Graham still believes in this Pelicans core.
Dejounte Murray News / The Lead / June 24
Dejounte Murray’s Comments Reveal Pelicans’ Dysfunction
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of problems, and Joe Dumars needs to address them as soon as possible. Many questions have been presented about the state of the Pelicans, especially during the David Griffin era.
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