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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 18
Pelicans Make Contract Decisions For Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi
As the 2025-26 NBA season comes closer and closer, teams are finalizing rosters. The New Orleans Pelicans have retooled their roster quite a lot since the end of the 2024-25 season.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 18
Pelicans Announce Promising Injury Update for Rookie Derik Queen
The New Orleans Pelicans have an interesting team this upcoming season. After adding new players like Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney, and star forward Zion Williamson coming back looking healthier, the Pelicans could be a sleeper pick in the Western Conference.
Jordan Hawkins News / Hoops Wire / October 18
NBA Moves: Pelicans, Jordan Hawkins, Raptors, Mavs, Zhaire Smith
The Pelicans have exercised their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both players now have their rookie-scale contracts guaranteed through the 2026-27 season.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Pelicans pick up 2026-27 options on pair of former first-rounders
The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 17
Jordan Poole Issues Warning To NBA Opponents About Zion Williamson
When the New Orleans Pelicans acquired Jordan Poole during the offseason, the pairing withZion Williamson immediately sparked both excitement and skepticism.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / October 17
Steve Nash and Zach Lowe hint at new role Zion Williamson could play for Pelicans
Even before the start of the 2025-26 season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been delivered major blows. First, rookie Derik Queen went down with an injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 17
Pelicans’ Rookie Caps Preseason on Hot Streak
The Pelicans offseason was largely overshadowed by the team offloading what could be a crucial 2026 NBA Draft pick. But that hasn’t stopped the team’s newest top pick from shining through the preseason slate.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Zion Williamson Remains Impressive After Major Weight Loss in Final Preseason Game
As the NBA preseason draws closer to an end and the regular season begins, the retooled New Orleans Pelicans have been building chemistry with their new roster and their healthy superstar.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
Pelicans Should Start Fearless Rookie In Season Opener
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears has had an up-and-down preseason. Like many roller coaster rides, the highs have been exhilarating almost to the point of fear.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16
Zion Williamson Shows Leadership in Advice to Rookie Derik Queen
When Derik Queen suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during Summer League in July, the New Orleans Pelicans' 13th overall pick faced a murky start to his NBA career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Kings give Keegan Murray the Trey Murphy special
When the Sacramento Kings were negotiating Keegan Murray's rookie extension, they may have simply looked at the most similar rookie from last year and matched that deal.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15
Zion Williamson's Sincere Statement on Early Chemistry With Jordan Poole
Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole are shaping up to be one of the most exciting new duos in the NBA this season. Poole came to the New Orleans Pelicans from the Washington Wizards alongside Saddiq Bey in a July 2025 trade that sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk to Washington.
Kevon Looney News / Hoops Rumors / October 15
Pelicans center out at least two weeks
Presumed Pelicans starting center Kevon Looney will be out for at least two to three weeks, the team announced.
Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15
Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears Continues Improved Play in Third Preseason Game
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears had an up-and-down start to his career. In his first preseason game against Melbourne United, the guard shot
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15
Pelicans’ Rookie Ignites in Close Loss to Rockets
The New Orleans Pelicans 2025 draft night was largely overshadowed by its trading up near the end of the lottery. And potentially rightfully so due to the team giving up an immensely valuable 2026 asset.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
It only required 1 play for Pelicans star Zion Williamson to remind NBA of his potential
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to at least threaten for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference, which is no small undertaking considering how much change the team underwent this past year or so.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / October 8
'That’s All I Cared About' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Jordan Poole Drops Hilarious Take on the Best Part of Their Australian Tour
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in Australia as part of the NBA preseason tour, and Jordan Poole seems to be enjoying it more than the rest of his teammates.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 6
Pelicans Make Two Roster Cuts Paving Way For Young Guard To Secure Last Roster Spot
The New Orleans Pelicans made NBA history over the weekend by playing a pair of exhibition games in Australia. The Pelicans went 2-0 against Australian professional teams, but Jose Alvarado suffered a concerning leg injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / October 5
Pelicans Splash Trade Has Surprising Benefit For Crescent City
When the New Orleans Pelicans made the executive decision to trade CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards, the splash player that would be returned to the bayou was Jordan Poole.
New Orleans Pelicans News / BasketballNews.com / October 3
Pelicans victorious in historic 2025 NBA Melbourne Series
The New Orleans Pelicans made history as the first NBA team to ever play on Australian soil, and they marked the occasion with a 107-97 victory over Melbourne
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / October 3
Facing pressure in New Orleans, Zion Williamson impresses Australian crowd
Facing pressure to perform for his NBA franchise and the fans in New Orleans this upcoming season, Williamson put on a show in Melbourne, Australia, during his team's preseason trip, marking the first time an NBA team ever played in the country.
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