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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26
Former NBA All-Star Emerges as Surprise Pelicans Head Coaching Candidate
After the conclusion of their disastrous season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been looking for their next head coach. James Borrego's interim tag was never removed during the season, but he remains a candidate for the position.
Kristaps Porzingis News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 26
Kristaps Porzingis Could Be an Intriguing Pelicans Target in Free Agency
The New Orleans Pelicans' desperate need for a center is well-documented. In the 2025-26 season, the Pelicans had one of the worst center rotations in the league.
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.
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?
Rajon Rondo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Rajon Rondo among candidates in Pelicans head coaching search
The New Orleans Pelicans are taking a hard look at former NBA guard Rajon Rondo for their head coaching position, per NBA reporter Marc Stein. Rondo is one of at least two possible candidates for the position.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25
Pelicans Can Fill Shooting Need With Veteran Expected to Test Free Agency
The NBA playoffs once again rage on without the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished with fewer than 30 wins for the second consecutive season. Changes are sweeping through the organization, with coaches, support staff, and trainers not being retained for next year.
The Next Chapter in the Crescent City: Inside the Pelicans’ High-Stakes Coaching Search
NEW ORLEANS — The humidity is rising in New Orleans, but the heat emanating from the Pelicans’ front office at 5800 Airline Drive has nothing to do with the Louisiana climate.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 25
Predicting Pelicans' Extension Decisions: Will Zion Williamson Sign a New Deal?
While most fans understandably focus on free agency and the trade market in the offseason, contract extension negotiations play an important role in roster-building.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24
Pelicans Should Take a Chance on Pending Free Agent Center
The New Orleans Pelicans hope to rebound from another disappointing season after a 26-56 finish. New Orleans is in flux until they solidify their head coaching vacancy and looks to improve their roster before next season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 24
Ranking Pelicans Veterans in Order of Most Trade Value to Least
The New Orleans Pelicans have hinted at their desire to bring the same core back for next season. Joe Dumars said that this team isn't too far from winning, so sweeping roster changes aren't needed.
DeAndre Jordan 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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 23
Pelicans' Ideal Free Agent Signing Is Thriving in the Playoffs
The New Orleans Pelicans will revamp their center rotation one way or another this summer. Whether it's through the trade market, free agency, or by finding a way to get back into the first round of the draft, the Pelicans will attempt to bring in a new starting center.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 23
Predicting Pelicans' Free Agency Decisions
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to largely bring back the same core that finished the season. They have 12 players under contract next season, and Joe Dumars hinted at running it back when he declared that this team isn't too far from winning.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 22
Pelicans May Have Their Ideal Next Head Coach Fall into Their Lap
The New Orleans Pelicans' top priority this offseason will be to find themselves a permanent head coach heading into next season. Interim coach James Borrego is in the running to be retained as the next official head coach despite his 24-46 record after replacing former head coach Willie Green.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 19
Pelicans Can't Afford to Make the Same Mistake of Past Offseasons
The New Orleans Pelicans are seemingly bringing back the same core for next season. Lead decision-maker Joe Dumars announced after the season that he believes the Pelicans are not too far from winning and have no intention of trading franchise star Zion Williamson.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 19
Most Glaring Roster Hole Pelicans Must Fill This Offseason
The New Orleans Pelicans have a big offseason ahead of them after playing well under expectations for the second straight season. This time around, they don't have a lottery pick in the draft, either.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 17
Pelicans Making ‘Significant’ Changes To Basketball Staff
The Pelicans have begun to make “significant” changes to their basketball operations, coaching, and medical staffs, multiple sources tell Shamit Dua of In The N.O.
Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 17
Joe Dumars Is Setting the Pelicans Up to Fail Again Next Season
The New Orleans Pelicans had a very disappointing season, winning only 26 games. More disappointing than the record, however, is the lack of vision the organization is demonstrating at every turn.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 players Pelicans must trade after train-wreck season
The first year of the Joe Dumars era for the New Orleans Pelicans could not have gone any worse. The new front office regime believed that the team would
New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / April 16
Did The New Orleans Pelicans Set Themselves Back On Draft Night 2025?
The New Orleans Pelicans have definitely not had the season that they had anticipated. They were thinking something way different than what ended up happening, but unfortunately, they’ve been dealing with these problems for a few seasons now.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / April 14
Pelicans’ Dumars: ‘No Intentions’ Of Trading Zion Williamson
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson told reporters on Monday that he hopes to remain in New Orleans going forward. On Tuesday, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars suggested in his own end-of-season press conference that the former No.
James Borrego News / Hoops Rumors / April 13
Pelicans Opening Coaching Search, Borrego Among Candidates
The Pelicans are searching for a new permanent head coach and the process will include James Borrego, who spent most of 2025/26 as the team’s interim head coach, report Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 26
Jalen Duren makes Pistons history with nearly perfect performance
With Cade Cunningham out, Jalen Duren answered the call and stepped up in leading the Detroit Pistons to a win on Thursday night.
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