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Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars defends offseason failures with eye-opening trade revelations

Contrary to popular belief, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has been busy this offseason. He just hasn’t heard a trade offer that has piqued his interest.

Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 11

Joe Dumars' Remarks About Pelicans Offseason Lead to More Questions Than Answers

Coming off back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, the expectation was for the New Orleans Pelicans to completely overhaul their roster. Instead, the team largely remains intact heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 10

Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity

The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.

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Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / August 10

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars: No trade out there that I felt would make us better

The Pelicans haven’t done much this summer. Joe Dumars says that doesn’t mean they haven’t tried. New Orleans’ executive vice president of basketball operations told Rod Walker of NOLA.com that the Pelicans have held plenty of trade conversations this offseason.

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Joe Dumars News / Hoops Rumors / August 10

Joe Dumars Explains Pelicans’ Quiet Offseason

The quietest NBA summer so far has belonged to the Pelicans, who desperately needed to make some noise after coming off a disappointing 26-win season. New Orleans hired Jamahl Mosley as its new head coach, but the team’s only personnel moves have been re-signing backup center DeAndre Jordan and giving second-round pick Jaron Pierre Jr.

Zion Williamson News / TWSN / August 10

Zion Williamson Faces Make-or-Break Season After Latest New Orleans Pelicans Contract Report

Zion Williamson was once viewed as the centerpiece player for the future on the New Orleans Pelicans, but things have drastically changed. With Williamson eligible to sign another contract extension this offseason, it has been reported that New Orleans is unlikely to offer him one.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 9

Biggest Question the Pelicans Still Haven't Answered This Offseason

With each passing day as the regular season approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans' stagnant offseason puts a spotlight on a glaring need they didn’t address this summer.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 9

Most Likely Pelicans Player to Be Traded Between Now and Start of Season

The New Orleans Pelicans' relatively quiet offseason thus far is a far cry from what most expected this summer. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, many thought a roster overhaul would coincide with the hiring of new head coach Jamahl Mosley.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 8

No Extension For Zion Williamson As Pelicans Evaluate Their Future

After going 26-56 last season (11th in the West), the New Orleans Pelicans are still in rebuilding mode. With a roster of mostly young and unproven players, the Pelicans are early in the process of building and developing a championship team, and they are in no rush to change it.

New Orleans Pelicans News / AirJordanChronicles / August 8

Anthony Davis Once Had a Draft Decision That Changed His Pelicans Future

Those who follow the NBA and its roller coasters might remember the great divorce between Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. But the story could’ve been different.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 7

3 Pelicans X-Factors Who Can Help Them Exceed Expectations Next Season

The frustratingly quiet offseason by the New Orleans Pelicans has lowered the fanbase's expectations. After back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins, the Pelicans have failed to give their fans hope for the future.

Bill Simmons News / Hoops Wire / August 3

Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Stadium Rant / August 2

The Pelicans’ 2026 Offseason: Why It Makes No Sense

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason seems to be stuck in a loophole, and it’s entirely their own fault. They’ve been at the bottom of the Western Conference now for the past two seasons.

Bennedict Mathurin News / TWSN / July 29

Should the Pelicans Sign Bennedict Mathurin?

The Pelicans' interest in Bennedict Mathurin isn't a new development, but it's picking up relevance again as his restricted free agency plays out. According

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 28

Lakers have three final trade targets to help Luka Doncic

Team insider Dan Woike reports that they might not even be done adding big men to their frontcourt, as they're still keeping tabs on three young players.

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Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / July 27

Josh Oduro Signs With Melbourne United

Former Pelicans big man Josh Oduro is headed to Australia, having officially signed a one-year contract with Melbourne United, per a team press release (hat tip to Olgun Uluc of ESPN).

Jordan Hawkins News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks

The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

DeAndre Jordan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Pelicans defend themselves over apparent DeAndre Jordan contract blunder

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be in damage control mode right now. New Orleans felt like they had to outbid other teams in order to re-sign center DeAndre Jordan this offseason, veteran basketball writers Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Tuesday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13