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Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 8
Yves Missi's Preseason Debut Was Worrying Sign for Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans opened their preseason with a 116-110 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. While New Orleans used an 18-0 second-half run to take a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, concerns remain, especially about how the Pelicans started the game.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Why Pelicans are focused on ‘spirit’ first, not win/loss record to start Jamahl Mosley era
Executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made clear at media day that the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing culture and mindset over any specific win total as the team begins the Jamahl Mosley era.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Zion Williamson reveals old-school Jay-Z song that fueled viral summer workouts
In a bit of a poker tell, Zion Williamson has always revealed a little more about himself when the conversation turns to music. The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans star has referenced The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Curren$y and Jay-Z at different points throughout his career, often tying certain albums or songs to specific chapters in his life.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate
Technically, the New Orleans Pelicans opened the Jamahl Mosley era with a preseason win. Nothing except the lack of quit in the comeback win (116-110) should have made anyone comfortable.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 7
3 Biggest Pelicans Storylines From Preseason Win vs. Thunder
The New Orleans Pelicans officially began their 2026-2027 season with their first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans prevailed 116-110 Tuesday night over the Thunder in a game played in Tulsa, Oklahoma, instead of downtown Oklahoma City.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 6
Five Things to Watch for in Pelicans' Preseason Opener
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent training camp talking about a fresh start. Tuesday night brings the first chance to see what that looks like. After a 26-56 season, New Orleans opens the preseason against Oklahoma City in Tulsa with a new coach and familiar questions about how its talent fits together.
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 6
Jordan Poole Has a Lot on the Line as Pelicans' Preseason Begins
Jordan Poole arrived in New Orleans as the player who was supposed to give the Pelicans' offense another gear. As the 2026-27 preseason begins, he now has to show he deserves a place in the rotation.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
Exclusive: Inside Jamahl Mosley’s cultural reset for do-or-die Zion Williamson season with Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 4
Derik Queen Could Be Weakest Link of Pelicans' Main Rotation This Season
No one in the New Orleans Pelicans' main rotation has a wider range of outcomes this season than second-year forward/center Derik Queen. That makes him a candidate to be their weakest link this season, even while remaining one of their most promising players.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Bennedict Mathurin News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 3
Bennedict Mathurin Is Already Off to Promising Note With Pelicans
The highlight of a relatively quiet offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans was the signing of restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year, $16 million contract.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season
New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.
Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement?
The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’
Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different.
Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Zion Williamson Has Slimmed Down To 271 Pounds: Early Signs For Breakout Season
The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 30
3 Pelicans Weaknesses That Could Derail Their Season
The New Orleans Pelicans have enough individual talent to make an optimistic case for this season. They also have enough familiar weaknesses to make that optimism difficult to trust.
Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29
Joe Dumars' Media Day Answers Leave the Pelicans' Plan in Doubt
Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars offered plenty of reasons to believe the New Orleans Pelicans will compete harder this season at Media Day.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29
Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' Season
This year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbing from a torn Achilles injury, hopeful he'd return to the court but unsure when.
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Zion Williamson makes a brutally honest admission ahead of the season
Zion Williamson can at least say at this point that he is not in denial. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson spoke with reporters on Monday at team media day.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 24
Pelicans Sign Julian Reese To Two-Way Contract
The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr.
Saddiq Bey News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension
Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / September 16
Minor Transactions: Pelicans, Cavaliers, Warriors
The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski
Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors are slowly fading away from relevance in the competitive scene.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Yardbarker / August 26
Bennedict Mathurin is betting on himself with the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin couldn't get the restricted free agent offers he was hoping for this summer. Instead, he's going to bet on himself.
Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / August 10
Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity
The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.
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