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Trey Murphy ruled out for Warriors game with elbow injury

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 3-16 record. The Pelicans are looking to get in the win column with a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, but they will be a little short-handed.

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Kevon Looney reflects on 10 seasons with Warriors in return to the Bay

SAN FRANCISCO– Former Golden State Warrior and three-time NBA Champion Kevon Looney returns to the Bay Area after his departure in free agency this past offseason.

Micah Peavy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 27

Pelicans' Rookie Class Looks Even Better After Micah Peavy's Emergence

How the New Orleans Pelicans have clearly found two building blocks in the 2025 NBA Draft is well-documented. Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen have established themselves as two of the best rookies of the draft class and will be long-term pieces for the Pelicans.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 27

Pelicans Pump the Brakes on Derik Queen Hype With Closing Lineup vs. Grizzlies

The most exciting thing about the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans season so far has been the performances of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. The two talented rookies have been two of the brightest performers of their draft class, earning starting roles early in the season and showing a sky-high upside.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Yves Missi News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Pelicans’ Yves Missi flashes two-way brilliance after block-slam combo

The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Is Zion Williamson Playing Tonight? Pelicans vs Grizzlies Injury Report, Where to Watch NBA Cup & More (Nov. 26)

The New Orleans Pelicans are walking into tonight’s NBA Cup group-play matchup with momentum. After a wild 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on November 25, they now face the Memphis Grizzlies.

James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 26

James Borrego Faces 1st Big Test as Pelicans Head Coach

The New Orleans Pelicans got their first win under interim head coach James Borrego on Monday, improving to 3-15 for the season. While there are plenty of positives to take away from the win over the Bulls, like Zion Williamson's performance, the Pelicans have plenty of work to get back to being a relevant and competitive team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 25

Pelicans host Grizzlies in NBA Cup after snapping 9-game skid

The New Orleans Pelicans are on a roll, if you can call snapping a lengthy losing streak a roll. The Pelicans head into Wednesday's NBA Cup group stage game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, coming off a dominant 143-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 25

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Grizzlies

The Pelicans got a pretty loud reminder of what life is like with Zion Williamson… and without him. New Orleans managed just 98 points on Saturday while Williamson sat out the second night of a back-to-back.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 25

How do Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight?

How do current Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight games?

While comparing the current Pistons to the great teams of yesteryear might be a bit unfair, there are a couple of striking similarities between them and a few notable differences.

Pistons eye franchise history, 14th straight win vs. Celtics

Pistons mirror franchise's championship seasons, tie win streak record

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Detroit Pistons & the Bad Boy era' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 25

Pelicans Have Huge Lineup Decision to Make After Bulls Win

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their nine-game losing streak on Monday and defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-130 with their best performance of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson admits what’s ‘frustrating’ amid injury return

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans finally snapped their nine-game losing streak on Monday night in a 143-130 takedown of the Chicago Bulls. Zion Williamson did lead the team in scoring, looking like the healthy version of himself once more.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / November 24

Zion Williamson's 29 points help Pelicans beat Bulls to end 9-game skid

Zion Williamson scored a team-high 29 points on Monday to help lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a rare 143-130 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 24

'You Can’t Do This When You Up': Paul Pierce Defends Derik Queen, Gives Clarification on Unwritten Rule of Basketball

Derik Queen recently went viral for breaking one of basketball’s biggest unwritten rules. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie decided to steal the ball as the Atlanta Hawks were dribbling out the clock in an already decided game.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24

DeAndre Jordan shows vital importance for Derik Queen in courtside Pelicans footage

The New Orleans Pelicans sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 2-15 record. The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disastrous season, one that has seen Willie Green get fired.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Pelicans share injury updates on Herb Jones, Jordan Poole

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, the team announced Monday.

Rodney Rogers News / Hoops Rumors / November 22

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Rodney Rogers dies at 54

The 6-foot-7 combo forward played 12 seasons in the NBA for seven different teams.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Pelicans player draws the first postgame flopping fine of NBA season

A New Orleans Pelicans player has produced an unfortunate season first. The NBA announced on Friday that Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been fined $2,000 for flopping upon league office review.

Trey Murphy News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The Price for Trey Murphy III Just Shocked NBA Fans

The New Orleans Pelicans hoped to compete for at least a play-in spot this season. Yet after 15 games, they have one of the worst records in the league.

Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / November 20

Pelicans' Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets

Pelicans' Derik Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen earned the nickname "Baby Jokic" during his college career at Maryland. He showed why on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic shares the spotlight with Peyton Watson in Nuggets win

Steve Kerr 'very concerned' about worrisome trend plaguing NBA

Luka Doncic snubbed Austin Reaves during postgame interview

Blowing the whistle on NBA's scoring explosion this season

NBA All-Star Game/weekend, time, location, how to watch

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Report: Pelicans could try to hire 1 currently-employed NBA head coach

The New Orleans Pelicans may be aiming high as they look to fill their head coaching vacancy. New Orleans is interested in potentially hiring current Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack this week.