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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Pelicans narrowing coaching finalists as search enters next phase
The Pelicans are getting closer to a decision. We think. New Orleans has identified a group of finalists in its coaching search, including Darvin Ham, Steve Hetzel, Sean Sweeney and Rajon Rondo, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Pelicans Reportedly Down to Final Candidates for Head Coach Role
The New Orleans Pelicans are staring at a reset moment, and this hire is going to be a directional call. After back-to-back rough seasons, urgency has become real.
Rajon Rondo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there
The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on their next head coach. After firing Willie Green and spending most of the season with James Borrego as interim head coach, the Pelicans have narrowed their coaching search down to four finalists, according to the Athletic’s Sam Amick.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
Bryson Graham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
The 16-year-old Pelicans keepsake Bryson Graham keeps on phone to remind him of wild NBA journey
A day after the Chicago Bulls hired Bryson Graham, the Executive VP of Basketball Operations, more is starting to be known about him. Sports columnist Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune in Louisiana shed light on Graham’s mindset.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Bryson Graham News / AirJordanChronicles / May 5
Michael Jordan’s Former Team Appoints Bryson Graham Following Search With Three Finalists
Michael Jordan’s former team, the Chicago Bulls, entered this offseason with the intention of a complete overhaul. They fired their front office with just one week remaining in the regular season.
Bryson Graham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Bulls rumors: New VP Bryson Graham may look to former Pelicans colleagues to fill front office
On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced the hiring of Bryson Graham as the Executive VP of Basketball Operations. The first step in Chicago’s organizational overhaul following the firings of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley and the departure of head coach Billy Donovan.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 4
Bulls Hire Bryson Graham As Head Of Basketball Operations
The Bulls have officially hired Bryson Graham to lead their basketball operations department, per a team press release. Graham’s title will be executive vice president of basketball operations.
Bryson Graham News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Bulls hire Bryson Graham as EVP of Basketball Operations
The Bulls have their new top basketball executive. Chicago is hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Latest Head Coach Firing Complicates Pelicans' Head Coaching Search
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their next head coach. Casting a wide net and interviewing candidates since the end of the regular season, the Pelicans hope to find their head coach of the future to lead the franchise back to relevance.
Jrue Holiday May Be on the Move Again: Should the Pelicans Pursue a Reunion?
Since leaving the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2020 offseason, Jrue Holiday has found a ton of success. He won two titles and earned All-Star and All-Defense honors.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 3
Rockets' 1st Round Disappointment Could Make Perfect Pelicans Trade Target Available
The Houston Rockets had one of the most disappointing first-round exits of the playoffs, losing in six to the short-handed Lakers. This could augur significant moves in the offseason, whether it's on the coaching staff, front office, or with the personnel.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 2
Nuggets Could Emerge As the Perfect Pelicans' Trade Partner After 1st Round Exit
The New Orleans Pelicans are entering a crucial offseason that will determine how competitive they will be not only next season but also for years to come.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / May 1
Rondo, Borrego Among Frontrunners For Pelicans’ Coaching Job
Rajon Rondo, James Borrego, Darvin Ham and Steve Hetzel have emerged as the four frontrunners for the Pelicans‘ head coaching job, sources close to the search tell Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
DeAndre Jordan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
DeAndre Jordan shares eye-opening reaction to Twyman-Stokes award
The New Orleans Pelicans might not have made the playoffs this season, but as the NBA rolls out their postseason awards, they’re grateful to have veteran big man DeAndre Jordan on the team.
Rajon Rondo News / Yardbarker / April 30
Rajon Rondo reportedly interviews for NBA head-coaching job
Rondo may be one step closer to becoming a head coach in the NBA.
Rajon Rondo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Pelicans rumors: Is Rajon Rondo truly a hot candidate for head coaching job?
The rumors of the New Orleans Pelicans going after Rajon Rondo are true. Rondo may be next in line to become an NBA head coach, and there are many former and current players advocating for him to become a head coach.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 30
Trade Buzz Around Pelicans' Trey Murphy Is Already Getting Loud
Even though they weren't the most interesting team on the court this season, the New Orleans Pelicans will be one of the teams to watch in the offseason.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 29
Pelicans C DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday. Presented annually
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 29
DeAndre Jordan Named 2025/26 Teammate Of The Year
Veteran center DeAndre Jordan appeared in just 12 games as a member of the Pelicans this season, but he has been named the 2025/26 Teammate of the Year, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 29
3 Top Dejounte Murray Destinations if Pelicans Decide to Trade Him This Summer
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core from last season, much to the frustration of their fanbase. Wholesale changes aren't expected despite back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 27
The Blizzard in the Big Easy: How Pelicans Big Man Derik Queen Put the NBA in the Blender for Joe Dumars, Troy Weaver
The narrative surrounding the modern NBA center often oscillates between two extremes: the high-flying rim protector or the floor-spacing sniper. Yet, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is carving out a third path—one paved with elite footwork and a “point-center” vision that defies his age.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Scoop B / April 24
Offseason Wisdom: DeAndre Jordan on Mentorship, Championship DNA and the Road Ahead
The lights have dimmed on the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025–26 campaign, a season that will be remembered more for its resilience than its record. It was a turbulent year defined by a shifting landscape in the Big Easy, headlined by a significant mid-season coaching change when Willie Green was dismissed following a 2–10 start.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Pelicans cast wide net in coaching search amid sweeping changes
The Pelicans have a lot going on right now. Start with the coaching search. The process is being led by head of basketball operations Joe Dumars, and by all indications, New Orleans is taking its time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11
Celtics tie their own NBA record vs. Pelicans
Two teams in NBA history had ever made 29 three-pointers in a game before this week. Friday night, the Boston Celtics became the second team in five nights to tie the single-game record for threes.
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