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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / August 3
Who Should the Pelicans Sign With Their Last Roster Spot?
With training camp right around the corner, the New Orleans Pelicans roster currently stands at 14 players, leaving one spot available. There are many directions they can go with this open roster spot, but one of two options will be the most likely outcome.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 3
NBA Legend Sets Challenge for Zion Williamson, Anthony Edwards
The NBA Dunk Contest has lost its luster over the last decade. Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine faced off nine years ago, and since then, the only "big names” to participate have been Victor Oladipo in 2018, a past-his-prime Dwight Howard in 2020 and Jaylen Brown in 2024.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / August 2
New Orleans Pelicans: Upcoming Season Could Establish Potential Need for Full Rebuild
The New Orleans Pelicans seem to be one of the most unpredictable teams every season of late. While the talent on paper has been tremendous for the past
The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / August 2
Kendrick Perkins reveals what he has been told about Zion Williamson ahead of 2025-26 season
The New Orleans Pelicans are in limbo, but they still believe Zion Williamson can reach his potential. It has been a rough time due to injuries, but Kendrick Perkins revealed the organization is behind their star forward.
The 25 most eccentric NBA players of all time
The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / August 1
Joe Dumars ‘Really Impressed’ With Zion Williamson as Pelicans Keep Options Open
New Orleans Pelicans new lead executive Joe Dumars is said to be high on Zion Williamson. But that doesn’t necessarily mean the former NBA All-Star is safe.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / August 1
Former NBA Champion To Join New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans offseason hasn’t been looked upon fondly by most NBA fans, writers, prognosticators, etc. Kevin Pelton of ESPN gave them an F in his offseason grades, the only team that received that failing grade.
Jaden Springer News / Hoops Rumors / August 1
Pelicans sign former first-round pick
The Pelicans have signed free agent guard Jaden Springer, the team announced in a press release. The No. 28 pick in the 2021 draft, Springer played a limited role in Philadelphia across two-and-a-half seasons before being sent to Boston at the 2024 trade deadline.
Jaden Springer News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 31
Pelicans Make Announcement On Former Celtics, 76ers Guard
The New Orleans Pelicans added further depth on Tuesday, signing guard pick Jaden Springer to an NBA contract. Springer, a former first-round draft pick out of Tennessee, was waived by the Utah Jazz after Summer League despite making 17 appearances for the team last season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / July 31
Iman Shumpert Unconvinced Zion Williamson Can Stay Healthy, Shows Concern for Pelicans Rookie
As the anticipation for the new NBA season rises, so do the hopes of Zion Williamson and his fanbase. The 25-year-old star has looked like one of the most dominating players in the league when he’s healthy.
Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?
Here's the best shooter in the world, followed by the 24 guys who have a legitimate claim at being the second-best shooter in the world.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 31
Ex-NBA Champion Reveals Health Conversation With Zion Williamson's Agent
Kendrick Perkins kept it tame this time. Speaking on ESPN about New Orleans Pelicans frontman Zion Williamson, the former NBA center revealed that he'd been in contact with Williamson's agent.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 31
Pelicans sign former NBA champion to contract
The New Orleans Pelicans are under new management this upcoming season following the firing of David Griffin and hiring of Joe Dumars. After trading Brandon Ingram at last season’s trade deadline, the team continued to reshape their roster by trading CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 31
NBA Star Trey Murphy Gives Interesting Take on Summer League
The NBA Summer League is over, and the offseason is officially in full swing for everyone. It'll be a few months before teams are getting into training camp and gearing up for the preseason.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 31
What Joe Dumars thinks about Zion Williamson after trade speculation
There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans. One is the possibility of the Pelicans relocating due to a lack of productivity in the Big Easy.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 31
Six-Year NBA Veteran, Ex-Pelican Shockingly Signs With International Team
The international basketball world has been growing tremendously over the years, especially as NBA talent continues to wash into European, Australian, and Asian professional basketball leagues.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 30
Pelicans Make Decision on 6-Foot-6 Guard After Roster Overhaul
A lot of expectations are put on NBA first-round draft picks, and sometimes, things don't pan out for them on the team they start their career with. Take a look at former New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels, who was the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Bryce McGowens News / Hoops Rumors / July 30
Pelicans sign former second-round pick to a two-way deal
He had spent split his three previous NBA seasons with the Hornets and Trail Blazers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / July 30
3 Burning Questions For Pelicans Heading Into 2025-26 Season
There are only 10 teams that never won an NBA championship. The New Orleans Pelicans, who were retroactively rebranded as a new franchise after the Charlotte Hornets relocated to Louisiana in 2002, find themselves among that unlucky number.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / July 29
NBA Expansion Talk Cools As Relocation Speculation Surrounds Pelicans
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pumped the brakes on expansion speculation last week, signaling that the league is not ready to add new franchises until its regional broadcasting future is resolved.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / July 26
Injury Could be Early Setback for Pelicans’ Rookie
At the 2025 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans made the unpopular decision to trade back up into the lottery and nab Maryland standout Derik Queen at No.
Lester Quinones News / Hoops Wire / July 24
Pelicans Waive Lester Quinones, Opening Two-Way Slot
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Lester Quinones, according to the official NBA transactions log. Quinones had been on a two-way contract with New Orleans, which now has one two-way slot open.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / July 24
Pelicans exec makes team's stance on Zion Williamson crystal clear
It’s wild how quickly the NBA narrative can flip.
Jeremiah Fears News / Hardwood Heroics / July 22
'By Game 40 or 50, He’s Going to be a Totally Different Player' – New Orleans Pelicans Coach Drops Bold Outlook for Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans finished their Summer League campaign with a 0-5 record, but they got a glimpse of what they can expect from their rookie guard Jeremiah Fears.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / July 19
With 4 Players Recovering From Major Surgeries, Pelicans Projected To Begin Season Shorthanded
2025 No. 13 overall pick Derik Queen will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, the New Orleans Pelicans announced earlier today.
Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / July 18
Pelicans' injury woes continue with unfortunate Derik Queen update
The New Orleans Pelicans received some troubling injury news on Friday.
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