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Pelicans rumors: Guerschon Yabusele holding up Jose Alvarado trade with Knicks

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in trade talks before the deadline, but it’s uncertain if anything will truly materialize. As players such as Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones have gotten interest from teams, there are also other players on the roster who have garnered interest.

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Latest Pelicans Report Portrays Delusional Front Office

The NBA Trade deadline concludes tomorrow, and the New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a move. Many predicted substantial roster changes for a team that’s 13-39 on the year, basically in the cellar of the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Pelicans leaving rivals baffled with trade deadline strategy

With the NBA trade deadline one day away on Thursday, Feb. 5, rival executives around the league remain puzzled by the approach of the New Orleans Pelicans, whose apparent reluctance to engage in meaningful trade discussions has drawn widespread attention.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 4

What to Expect from Pelicans in the Last 24 Hours Before Trade Deadline

The NBA trade deadline is in full swing, with multiple All-Stars already getting moved. The shocking trades of James Harden and Jaren Jackson Jr. suggest that there may be more unexpected blockbuster moves incoming.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

James Harden News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 3

Pelicans' Reported James Harden Interest Proves Front Office Incompetence

The NBA trade landscape completely changed overnight when it was reported that James Harden and the Clippers were working together to find a new team for the former MVP.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

How Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears mapped plans for Derik Queen’s NBA All-Star weekend

For a rookie trying to establish himself in the NBA rotation, an All-Star Weekend invite represents both validation and a measuring stick. It’s a process that has broken plenty of lottery picks, so James Borrego helped Jeremiah Fears map out the plan right after the NBA Draft.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson dunks all over Hornets’ Moussa Diabate in epic poster

The New Orleans Pelicans (13-39) and Charlotte Hornets (23-28), two franchises that will forever share a connection, are heading in completely different trajectories right now.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Why James Borrego’s Pelicans are ‘proud’ of Zion Williamson’s buy-in factor

Availability has long been the variable that clouds Zion Williamson’s ceiling. Thankfully, the two-time All-Star has been clocking in and stepping up a lot more often lately.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Hornets extend winning streak to seven with win over Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.

Terry Rozier will receive his $26.6M salary despite gambling allegations

Nets are making history for other teams

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards talks trash to Ja Morant during game

Victor Wembanyama takes shot at defender who had a dirty hit on him

Former star unsure Cooper Flagg can match Luka Doncic’s impact in Dallas

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 2

Assessing Pelicans' 3 Options for Dejounte Murray Ahead of Trade Deadline

The New Orleans Pelicans have a fascinating decision to make on Dejounte Murray. The veteran combo guard has yet to make his season debut and has been out since he ruptured his Achilles in January 2025.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 2

New Orleans Pelicans at Charlotte Hornets Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 2, 2026

With the NBA season heating up and the playoffs months away, bettors could win cash prizes with the Charlotte Hornets hosting the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 1

Pelicans’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught between talent and fear. They now stare into the most dangerous place an NBA franchise can occupy: the middle ground between potential and reality.

Jordan Hawkins News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 31

Jordan Hawkins' Pelicans Tenure Should Come to an End at Trade Deadline

The New Orleans Pelicans have recently discovered a new formula for success. Head coach James Borrego has been deploying guard-less lineups, starting Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, and Derik Queen.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

Derik Queen News / Field Level Media / January 30

Pelicans ride Derik Queen, big 3rd quarter to down Grizzlies

Rookie Derik Queen scored 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists as the New Orleans Pelicans turned a dominant third quarter into a 114-106 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Pelicans 'Big Believers' In Former Second Round Pick, Looking To Open Roster Spot ( Via Trade) To Promote Him

The New Orleans Pelicans are among the biggest disasters in the NBA, and it is not all the organization’s fault. But the organization doesn’t get a total pass, as it is the one that has either drafted or signed injury-prone players to huge contracts.

Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Jordan Poole’s Role Takes Unexpected Turn as Trade Rumors Begin to Swirl

It looks like the New Orleans Pelicans have had enough of Jordan Poole’s inconsistency. As one of their prized offseason acquisitions via a complicated three-team trade, Poole’s play with the Pelicans has been mostly subpar this season.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29