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Jaron Pierre News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17

What Did Jaron Pierre Jr. Show Pelicans Fans in the Summer League?

When the Pelicans selected New Orleans native Jaron Pierre Jr. with the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, it was a Welcome Home story. The 24-year-old guard had traveled a long collegiate road—with stops at Southern Miss, Wichita State, Jacksonville State, and finally SMU—before getting the chance to return home to the Big Easy.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17

What Should Pelicans Do With Their Final Roster Spot?

The New Orleans Pelicans' summer has raised some eyebrows with the lack of movement this offseason. Aside from their second-round draft pick, Jaron Pierre, Jr., their only notable move was re-signing 37-year-old center DeAndre Jordan to a guaranteed two-year contract.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 16

Are the Pelicans Making a Mistake by Not Trading Trey Murphy?

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a move this offseason. They remain the only team in the league not to make a trade or a free agent signing so far this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 15

Pelicans Depth Chart After Quiet Offseason

Besides replacing interim head coach James Borrego with Jamahl Mosley, the New Orleans Pelicans made no changes in the offseason. It is the same roster that finished last season 26-56, but the Pelicans are hoping to take a step forward.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 14

Pelicans Are Clear Losers of the Offseason

On one hand, the New Orleans Pelicans arguably deserve an incomplete grade for their offseason. They didn't do anything substantial. They are bringing back the same team from last season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 14

Pelicans' Failed Free Agent Pursuit Highlights Misguided Priorities

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a single addition to their roster. The team that finished last season 26-56 is intact, giving very little hope to the fanbase.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Trey Alexander Collapses Soon After Caleb Wilson Collision; Gets Evacuated On A Stretcher

Things got a bit scary tonight at the Jazz vs. Bulls game in Summer League. Trey Alexander, who plays for the Jazz, collapsed to the floor with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, shortly after he bumped into Caleb Wilson on a drive towards the basket.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14

DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars

It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz

DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13

Pelicans appear to have made a blunder with DeAndre Jordan’s contract

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be self-sabotaging right now. Over the weekend, the Pelicans agreed to a new contract with veteran center DeAndre Jordan.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 13

Pelicans Add Size & Shooting, and Offload Jordan Poole in This Mock Trade With Mavs

The New Orleans Pelicans have not made a single addition to their team that won 26 games last season. After the changes to the lottery rules that will make the league significantly more competitive next season, the Pelicans are facing an uphill battle to climb up the standings in the loaded Western Conference.

DeAndre Jordan News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 13

Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan Blunder Is the Ultimate Proof of Organizational Incompetence

Somehow, the New Orleans Pelicans' only signing this summer just got worse. The front office has found a way to frustrate Pelicans fans, even in the most basic of transactions.