New Orleans Pelicans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens

The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’s failures

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready for leadership role despite injury setback

The tax-averse New Orleans Pelicans have spent the better part of two seasons waiting for Dejounte Murray to become the steadying presence they envisioned when acquiring the former All-Star.

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Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Pelicans can unlock Zion Williamson’s midrange game with ‘answers to the test’

Every NBA defense knows where Zion Williamson wants to go with the basketball. Opponents have spent years crowding the paint, building walls around the rim and daring the New Orleans Pelicans to beat them from anywhere else.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 13

Jeremiah Fears' Preseason Breakout Could Change Pelicans' Backcourt Plans

After an NBA All-Rookie Second Team campaign last season for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, many wondered how quickly the 6-foot-3 guard would hit the ground running this year.

Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13

Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor

The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.

WNBA News

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Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August.

Dejounte Murray News / Field Level Media / October 11

Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp

The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson.

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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.

Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pelicans To Waive Christian Koloko

The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Trey Murphy III no longer ‘apprehensive’ about post-surgery All-Star potential

Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 9

Grading Every Pelicans Player After Preseason Loss vs. Heat

The New Orleans Pelicans got solid contributions from a lot of players against Miami. What they didn't get was enough from the two players expected to lead them.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Derik Queen defends Jamahl Mosley’s process, told to ‘dream’ about unique rotation

The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 9

3 Takeaways From Pelicans' Preseason Loss to Heat: Fears Shines, Starters Still Searching

The New Orleans Pelicans have changed coaches. However, through two preseason games they haven't provided much evidence that their biggest problems have changed with him.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Trey Murphy gives Dejounte Murray ‘flowers’ on huge New Balance deal

Trey Murphy III has become one of the NBA’s rising stars, but the oft-overlooked New Orleans Pelicans forward knows his latest career milestone would not have happened without a little help from a teammate.

Jeremiah Fears News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears is being challenged in a totally different way to level up defense

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years watching defensive possessions unravel because of missed assignments, late rotations, and breakdowns that leave everyone scrambling.

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.

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

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New Orleans Pelicans 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 29

Zion Williamson Gets Real On NBA Career Struggles: ‘I Am Not Where I Want To Be’

The New Orleans Pelicans’ two-time All-Star, Zion Williamson, recently spoke to reporters at the team’s Media Day press conference. He was asked where he thinks he is in his NBA career.

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.

Saddiq Bey News / Fadeaway World / September 18

Pelicans’ Saddiq Bey Signs 3-Year Extension: Bargain Or Overpay?

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million fully guaranteed extension with 27-year-old forward Saddiq Bey, keeping him under contract through the 2029-30 season.

Saddiq Bey News / Field Level Media / September 17

Report: Well-traveled F Saddiq Bey agrees to contract extension with Pelicans

Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN first reported on Thursday. The deal, which locks Bey into a fully guaranteed contract through the 2029-30 season, also includes a trade kicker, according to his agents at Excel Sports Management, ESPN reported.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16