New Orleans Pelicans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

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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.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

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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.

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.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

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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

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans believe Yves Missi can become next Hakeem Olajuwon-level DPOY

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic

The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center on Tuesday in the preseason, and Zion Williamson did not waste time in treating the crowd to a rim-rattling play.

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.