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On YouTubeDejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 27
Dejounte Murray Giving Pelicans Everything They Have Been Asking For
Dejounte Murray’s return to the court after more than a year on Tuesday seemed much more than a starter reinserted back in the lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Saddiq Bey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27
Why Pelicans, Saddiq Bey must explore $80 million contract extension this summer
Zion Williamson and James Borrego’s fate are not the only two big decisions facing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Saddiq Bey will be extension-eligible in July, but the rules limit the starting salary of a veteran extension to roughly 140% of the Estimated Average Player Salary, projected to be about $21 million annually.
The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 27
Derik Queen Facing Biggest Challenge of Rookie Season After Benching
The New Orleans Pelicans' remaining 22 games of the season seem more important than they should be for a team with an 18-42 record. However, a recent move by interim head coach James Borrego has sparked controversy surrounding rookie center Derik Queen.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Saddiq Bey News / Total Apex Sports / February 27
Pelicans Torch Jazz 129-118 Behind Saddiq Bey’s 42-Point Explosion
Saddiq Bey put on a show Thursday night in Salt Lake City. The New Orleans Pelicans forward dropped 42 points on the Utah Jazz, leading his team to a commanding 129-118 victory at the Delta Center to open a two-game set.
Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / February 26
Saddiq Bey scores 42 as hot-shooting Pelicans top Jazz
Saddiq Bey had a season-high 42 points along with seven assists and five rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans over the Utah Jazz 129-118 in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 26
Next Step in Zion Williamson's Development Is Obvious After Tuesday's Remarks
New Orleans Pelicans fans witnessed a rarity on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Not only did they witness back-to-back wins, but they also saw star forward Zion Williamson make a three-pointer.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 26
Dejounte Murray Sets Lofty Goal for Pelicans After Solid Debut
Dejounte Murray’s season debut proved beneficial for himself and the New Orleans Pelicans. The former first-round pick scored the game’s opening basket and had a key layup with about a minute left to ice the game for New Orleans.
Dejounte Murray News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Former NBA All-Star Doesn't Hold Back on Trade Request Rumor
Dejounte Murray played his first game of the 2025–26 season on Tuesday, his first since January 2025. The one-time All-Star scored 13 points to help the New Orleans Pelicans defeat the Golden State Warriors.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
DeAndre Jordan News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 25
Pelicans' Surprise Deandre Jordan Decision Highlights Big Offseason Need
The 2025-2026 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been defined by shifting lineups and youth development. Yet, the team recently turned to a familiar face from a different era to steady the ship.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25
Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray sees ‘something special’ in Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears
After 13 months of Achilles rehab, Dejounte Murray finally made his season debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. However, in a moment that could have been all about his own return, the veteran made sure the spotlight shifted to the rookies.
Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25
Dejounte Murray reveals 1 thing Pelicans didn’t ‘f**king’ do in awful debut
Winning cures all ills, or so goes the cliche. However, beating the Golden State Warriors did not stop Dejounte Murray from cursing out the regrouping New Orleans Pelicans after the former All-Star’s season debut.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 24
Pelicans withstand late Warriors push behind Zion Williamson's 26
Zion Williamson scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Tuesday. Saddiq Bey scored 18 points as the Pelicans got off to a strong start, then survived a tough late challenge from Golden State.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / February 23
Former NBA All-Star to make season debut Tuesday
Jan. 31, 2025, was the last time that he dribbled a basketball during an NBA game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / February 22
Pelicans Pull Classic Rookie Prank on Micah Peavy and Jeremiah Fears
The NBA is no stranger to hilarious pranks, and few can match the comedic genius of the legendary Shaquille O’Neal. Veteran players love to pull pranks on rookies, and the New Orleans Pelicans just took this playful tradition to new heights with a classic joke on Micah Peavy and Jeremiah Fears.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / February 21
Pelicans' Rookies Still Offering Bright Future Despite Down Season
It's quite clear that the New Orleans Pelicans have a bright future despite not owning their 2026 first-round pick. That's because their current group of young players has been impressive to watch, even though they're currently 14th in the Western Conference at 15-42.
Bryce McGowens News / Hoops Rumors / February 20
Pelicans To Sign Bryce McGowens To Three-Year Deal
The Pelicans and two-way wing Bryce McGowens have reached an agreement on a new three-year standard contract, agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward
Zion Williamson is quietly stacking up his number of games played.
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