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It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year. Williamson scored 15 points and Murphy added 18 as New Orleans opened its preseason with a win over Melbourne United on Friday — the first NBA team ever to play a game in Australia.

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Pelicans’ Jordan Poole was in Australia to see ‘kangaroos, koalas’

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in Australia this week, taking part in some preseason basketball. It’s all been in an effort to get this Pelicans team ready to go for a 2025-26 season that will kick off in less than three weeks against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 5

Zion Williamson Continues to Turn Heads With Highlights After Weight Loss

The New Orleans Pelicans have begun their preseason schedule, but are starting things off across the world in Australia. While they no longer have Australian representation after trading away Dyson Daniels to the Atlanta Hawks in 2024, they've been making their presence known despite plenty of doubts surrounding them for the 2024-25 season.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 4

Three Big Zion Williamson Predictions for the Upcoming NBA Season

While the New Orleans Pelicans may not have many expectations this upcoming season, the opposite could be said for their superstar, Zion Williamson. After failing to stay healthy in multiple NBA seasons, Williamson finally looks like he's in the best shape of his NBA career.

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How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 3

Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley's Names Pelicans as Team to Watch

After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to bounce back in a big way. With a lineup headlined by Zion Williamson, Kevon Looney, and a full season from Jordan Poole after he was acquired in a trade with the Golden State Warriors in June 2025, New Orleans has strong potential to rise this upcoming season.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Rival Teams to 'Closely Monitor' Pelicans’ Forward Duo This Season: Report

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to enter the 2025-26 NBA season looking to put last season’s struggles behind them as they try to challenge for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference.

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

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / October 3

Facing pressure in New Orleans, Williamson impresses Australian crowd

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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Zion Williamson News / BasketballNews.com / October 3

Pelicans, fit Zion Williamson aim a big year ahead for a breakthrough season

For years, the New Orleans Pelicans have wondered, what if Zion Williamson stayed healthy? What if their young core developed on schedule? What if their potential turned into reality?

Bruce Brown News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 2

Bruce Brown's Subtle Jab at Pelicans Says Everything After Joining Nuggets

The New Orleans Pelicans had an interesting 2024-25 season, to say the least. Injuries affected them drastically, leading to 25 different players playing at least three games for them.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 2

Zion Williamson Expresses Excitement On Sharing Court With Jordan Poole

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2025-26 season with some excitement around the team, especially with the new faces coming to the roster. In the 2025 NBA Draft, New Orleans drafted two lottery picks with Jeremiah Fears seventh overall and Derik Queen 13th overall.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

Pelicans Rookie ‘Standing Out Big-Time’ in Training Camp

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie class has the opportunity to be exceptional. 2025 No. 7 pick Jeremiah Fears is an instinctive scorer and sorcerer with the ball in his hands; a street-baller.

Tevian Jones News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Who Is Tevian Jones? Lakers Add Undrafted Guard to Boost Roster Ahead of Training Camp

Tevian Jones is officially a Laker. The 25-year-old guard, undrafted but hard to ignore, has impressed in the G League with scoring bursts and defensive instincts at the wing spot.

Mo Bamba News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Jazz to sign Mo Bamba ahead of training camp

The Jazz are set to bring in free agent center Mo Bamba, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While the details aren’t yet known, the contract is expected to be a camp-type deal — most likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 with possible Exhibit 10 language.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / September 24

'I Could Beat a Lot of Guys 1v1 Right Now' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Shares Encouraging Recovery Update

Dejounte Murray is eager to suit up again for the New Orleans Pelicans this upcoming season. His first year with the team didn’t pan out as planned, as he only played 31 regular season games due to a torn Achilles.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Pelicans Media Day: Three Storylines You Can’t Miss

The NBA is coming back, with media day starting today for some teams. The first squad to get in front of the cameras is the New Orleans Pelicans. This summer, the Pelicans traded future first-round picks to move up in the draft, only to see their prized rookie get hurt.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / September 22

Pelicans expect pair of key players to be ready for season opener

Pelicans forwards Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have been back on the court at full strength and full speed in recent weeks and are on track to be available when the team’s regular season tips off next month, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars told reporters on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Erin Summers).