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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Pelicans Face Two Very Different Tests on First Road Trip of Season
Nearly half a century after the Jazz left New Orleans, the music still belongs to the city. The basketball team doesn't. On Friday, the Pelicans return to Salt Lake City, where they've won three straight, looking for their first victory of the season.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Pelicans' Zion Williamson Problem Keeps Evolving in Year 8
For years, the New Orleans Pelicans have tried to build a roster around Zion Williamson. Now, they face a different challenge. They must find the best way to use him on a team that isn't built to maximize his strengths.
Karlo Matkovic News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23
Karlo Matkovic's DNP in Pelicans Opener Is a Worrying Sign
The New Orleans Pelicans' 123-120 loss to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night raised a few post-game questions. One notable one was the DNP-Coach’s Decision for forward Karlo Matkovic.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 22
Jordan Poole Only Hurt His Pelicans Outlook Further in Season Opener
Jordan Poole's biggest problem isn't that he missed all four of his shots in the New Orleans Pelicans' season opener. It's that he might not offer enough elsewhere to survive many nights like this.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Zion Williamson ‘respectfully’ processed latest loss amid questions about Pelicans’ future with Jeremiah Fears
The New Orleans Pelicans have heard the promises before. New coach, renewed expectations, flashes of potential, and another opportunity to turn the corner.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy will find ‘beauty’ in failure vs. Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers
The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for ways to make Zion Williamson more dangerous beyond the paint. One game into the Jamahl Mosley era, that work is already producing results.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener, but Dejounte Murray knows level-up secret
A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 22
Pelicans' Opening Loss Exposed Some All-Too-Familiar Flaws
The New Orleans Pelicans began their season Wednesday night with a new head coach, a revamped roster, and the promise of a different approach to winning basketball.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / October 22
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton has emotional reaction to long-awaited return
For the first time since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers had their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, on the floor in a meaningful game.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / October 21
Five Pelicans Players With Something to Prove This Season
With the NBA season here, the New Orleans Pelicans have a chance to build on a disappointing 2025-26 season and lay the foundation for a fun, competitive future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
The Pelicans starter already on hot seat as he stares down monster matchups before Halloween
There is perhaps no tougher stress test to start the season than Yves Missi’s matchups through Halloween. Ivica Zubac, Jaren Jackson Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Domantas Sabonis are waiting.
Jordan Poole News / Lindy's Sports / October 21
Jordan Poole’s Business Moves: Nike, Dockers & AI
Jordan Poole arrived in New Orleans in June 2025, traded from Washington along with Saddiq Bey and a second-round pick in a deal that sent CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to the Wizards.
Kobe Bufkin News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Jazz To Sign Kobe Bufkin To Two-Way Contract
After being waived on Saturday by New Orleans, free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line (Twitter link).
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 21
Predicting Every Pelicans Player's Minutes on Opening Night vs. Pacers
The New Orleans Pelicans showed that they were willing to defend this preseason. They also showed how little that improvement will matter if they cannot generate enough offense to support it.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Grizzlies Exercise Options On Fears, Queen, Missi
The Pelicans have exercised their team options on the 2027/28 contracts of Jeremiah Fears ($8.27MM), Derik Queen ($5.67MM) and Yves Missi ($5.6MM), Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Pelicans Exercise Options On Fears, Queen, Missi
The Pelicans have exercised their team options for 2027/28 on Jeremiah Fears ($8.27MM), Derik Queen ($5.67MM) and Yves Missi ($5.6MM), Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (Twitter link).
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 20
3 Pelicans Who Could Be Entering Their Final Season in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans can't keep changing everything around their core while treating the core itself as untouchable. Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, and Zion Williamson have delivered memorable performances and, at times, given New Orleans reasons to believe.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Marc Stein’s Zion Wiliamson observation will need to be seen to be believed
As the NBA season is set to tip off, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plans to expand his game significantly. Williamson is known for relentlessly attacking the basket and being an above-the-rim standout, but the former No.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August.
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.
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.
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.
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