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Kevon Looney News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Two-time NBA Champion to sign with Pelicans on a two-year deal

He has appeared in at least 74 games over the past four seasons, including 76 this past season.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

New Nuggets front office makes bold moves to shake up team

The Denver Nuggets' new general manager duo didn't waste any time in reshaping their team.

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Bruce Brown News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Nuggets to reunite with key championship piece on a one-year deal

He averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds last season over 41 games split between Toronto and New Orleans before being held out for the rest of the year with a right knee injury.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

New Orleans Pelicans Sign 3x NBA Champion

Kevon Looney had spent each of his first nine seasons playing for the Golden State Warriors. That said, the three-time NBA Champion became a free agent on Monday night.

Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Pelicans ‘looming’ as another potential Jonathan Kuminga suitor

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to improve their roster this offseason, and they could be looking for a specific player to make them better, according to The Stein Line.

Josh Hart News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 30

Josh Hart, Ex-Pelicans Guard Reacts to 11-Year NBA Veteran's Extension

NBA free agency opens on Monday evening, but the league has already seen a flurry of moves. Multiple teams have reached contract extensions with players, as a lot of free agents start to realize there isn't a lot of available money floating around this offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29

Pelicans Make Contract Decision On Key Player Before Free Agency

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a spotlight on them this offseason. After failing to make the postseason in a year full of injuries, the Pelicans hired a new general manager in Joe Dumars, to help change the franchise around.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Pelicans declining team option on assists-per-minute leader

The New Orleans Pelicans are declining a team option on their assists-per-minute leader ahead of free agency. New Orleans is coming off a dismal season, recording just 21 wins in the Western Conference, which should be even more competitive next year.

Brandon Boston News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pelicans to decline team option for Brandon Boston Jr.

The Pelicans are declining Brandon Boston Jr.‘s team option, reports Keith Smith for Spotrac (via Twitter). The 23-year-old wing will become an unrestricted free agent.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29

Pelicans Star Makes Major Career Announcement on Saturday

The NBA offseason has begun, as players all across the league will approach their time off in different ways. For the incoming rookie class, they'll be back on the court in no time during the Summer League, while the rest of the NBA player takes their approach.

New 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".

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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.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans Star Sends Message To New Jazz Rookie After NBA Draft

The focus in the NBA has now shifted to free agency, with the first period beginning on Monday, June 30th, when teams will be allowed to negotiate contracts with free agents.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 27

New Orleans Pelicans sign unpopular college player after controversial NBA draft decisions

The New Orleans Pelicans had one of the more shocking drafts out of all 30 teams, and they signed an undrafted rookie who is not expected to be very popular.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 27

National Writer Bashes Pelicans After 2025 NBA Draft Decision

A media storm awaited the New Orleans Pelicans after they traded up in the draft, trading away a future unprotected first-round pick, and drafting prospects that have a questionable fit with the team.

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.

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans 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 / 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.

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New Orleans Pelicans 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.