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Surprise New Zion Williamson Suitor Emerges Ahead of Trade Deadline

Rumors are heating up ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is in the middle of the rumors, with a new surprise team emerging as a potential suitor for the two-time All-Star.

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Pelicans' Reported Interest in Trading Yves Missi Makes Little Sense

The New Orleans Pelicans are willing to stand pat at the trade deadline, much to the frustration of the fanbase. This means that Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy will stay in New Orleans past the February 5 trade deadline.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

All You Need to Know About Dejounte Murray's Status Before Trade Deadline

Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon on January 31, 2025, ending his 2024-25 season prematurely. Almost a year later, the former All-Star guard has yet to return to court.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Why Pelicans must consider Trey Murphy III trade possibility before deadline

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are dominating the NBA Trade Deadline rumors, but change is brewing around Bourbon Street basketball. The New Orleans Pelicans are not shopping Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson out of impatience or panic.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizard continue to scan market, linked to Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The Wizards have made one thing clear: They are no longer afraid of risk. Last summer it was Cam Whitmore. Earlier this month it was Trae Young. Different profiles, same idea.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards continue to scan market, linked to Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The Wizards have made one thing clear: They are no longer afraid of risk. Last summer it was Cam Whitmore. Earlier this month it was Trae Young. Different profiles, same idea.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Pelicans' Offseason Jordan Poole Blunder Continues to Cost Them

There are plenty of issues ailing the New Orleans Pelicans, who have the worst record in the NBA at 10-35. After a brief period of improvement under interim head coach James Borrego, the Pelicans are back to struggling immensely on both ends of the floor.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Why James Borrego’s Pelicans are in All-Rookie bind with Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears

Zion Williamson’s injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are staggering through the season, firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Western Conference. James Borrego, elevated from assistant on November 15 after Willie Green’s firing amid a 2-10 start, has gone 8-25, hardly a righting of the ship record-wise.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Pelicans Aren't Doing Jeremiah Fears Any Favors With Questionable Approach

The New Orleans Pelicans have a massive weakness at point guard. Dejounte Murray has yet to make his season debut, Jordan Poole has been a disaster since joining the team, and Jose Alvarado has already missed ten games and is currently out with an oblique strain.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Trey Murphy Is the Pelicans' Best Player. It's Time They Act Like It

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a disastrous season, which will almost certainly end at the bottom of the Western Conference. Until the end of the campaign, the Pelicans' season will be less about the record and more about the future of the franchise.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Bennedict Mathurin Would Be Culture-Setter For Pelicans If Traded

The New Orleans Pelicans are way too talented to be sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Yet, at 10-34, that’s exactly where they are.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 17

Pelicans Have Better Buy-Low Star Trade Options Than Ja Morant

On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans emerged as a potential suitor for the Memphis Grizzlies' disgruntled star Ja Morant. The polarizing point guard is officially on the trade market after wearing out his welcome in Memphis.

Derik Queen News / Bleacher Report / January 16

Watch: Queen didn’t jump after all that

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Ja Morant News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 16

All You Need to Know About Pelicans-Ja Morant Trade Rumors

On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the New Orleans Pelicans are showing interest in Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. The dynamic but polarizing point guard is reportedly available on the trade market after wearing out his welcome in Memphis.