New Orleans Pelicans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Joe Dumars News / Yardbarker / October 30

Pelicans summer trades looking ugly so far

There are three winless NBA teams 10 days into the 2025-26 season. The New Orleans Pelicans had rights to two of those teams' first-round picks in 2026, but they traded away both.

Pelicans might be without Zion Williamson (foot) again at Nuggets

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 30

Willie Green's Job Reportedly Not Safe With Pelicans After 0-4 Start

The New Orleans Pelicans made some major moves over the 2025 offseason, headlined by a trade to acquire Jordan Poole, but another move to trade away their unprotected 2026 first-round pick certainly caught some flak.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Pelicans look like NBA’s worst team. Don’t forget they traded 2 potential top 2026 picks

Things could not have gotten off to a worse start this season for the New Orleans Pelicans, who recently dropped to 0-4 in a road loss to the Denver Nuggets, a game in which DeAndre Jordan started in the year 2025.

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NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Adam Silver urged to force Pelicans ownership to sell

The New Orleans Pelicans’ turbulent start to the 2025 NBA season has sparked growing unrest among fans, who are now calling on commissioner Adam Silver to take the extraordinary step of forcing a change in ownership.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Pelicans HC Willie Green started DeAndre Jordan vs. Nikola Jokic in 2025. Just fire him already!

On Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 0-4 on the young 2025 NBA season with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Pelicans make intriguing Jordan Poole decision after difficult start to season

After a rocky 0-3 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans made a bold move on Wednesday night, benching Jordan Poole. The high-scoring

Jeremiah Fears News / NBA Draft on SI / October 30

Rookie Jeremiah Fears Has Been Lone Bright Spot in Pelicans' Slow Start

There’s been little room for optimism in the New Orleans Pelicans season so far, given their winless start. The games started out competitive. They first took the Memphis Grizzlies down to the wire, eventually falling by just six points.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Would Former Nuggets Head Coach Solve Pelicans’ Problems?

Even before the New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Denver Nuggets, head coach Willie Green’s job security was in question. Their record (21-61) in 2024-25 was definitely impacted by serious injuries sustained by star players.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 30

Pelicans' Controversial Offseason Move Backfiring Early After 0-4 Start

The New Orleans Pelicans have a talented roster; there's no denying that. But between injuries and fit concerns, this Pelicans team has underperformed to start the 2025-26 season.

Joe Dumars News / NBA Analysis Network / October 29

New Orleans Pelicans will regret Joe Dumars’ huge mistake from 2025 NBA Draft after 0-4 start

The New Orleans Pelicans made a bold move in the 2025 NBA Draft, but their 0-4 start to the season could haunt them. The New Orleans Pelicans were absolutely humiliated by the Denver Nuggets, who blew them out in a lopsided fixture.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / October 29

'Nothing That’s Going to Keep Me Out a Long Time' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Reveals the True Severity of His Current Injury

The New Orleans Pelicans dropped to a 0-3 record, following their 122-90 home loss against the Boston Celtics last Monday, and Zion Williamson’s absence is a key reason why.

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Zion Williamson News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Explains Surprise ‘Day-To-Day’ Injury

On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans will try to get their first win of the 2025-26 season, traveling into hostile territory to face the Denver Nuggets.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / October 28

Pelicans might be without Zion Williamson (foot) again at Nuggets

The New Orleans Pelicans remain winless after a quick two-game homestand and, to add injury to insult, they hit the road needing better health for their best player.

Jordan Poole News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Jordan Poole Fires Another Shot At Washington, 'Dead In There'

Jordan Poole has wasted no time talking down on the entire Washington Wizards franchise since he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans leading up to the draft.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / October 27

Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury

The New Orleans Pelicans touted the improved fitness of Zion Williamson during the preseason. Two games into the regular season, their star forward is already out with an injury.

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Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27

Jordan Poole Throws Shade at Former Team After Pelicans' Home Opener

Jordan Poole has gotten off to a steady start in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans. While New Orleans has dropped the first two games of the season, Poole has been one of the biggest contributors on the court, second on the team with 19 points per game and third on the team with 3.5 assists per game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Celtics, Pelicans have first win at stake in matchup

The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans are each off to slow starts. One will get their first victory when they meet Monday night in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 25

New Orleans Pelicans' Rookie Duo Shines in Overtime Loss to Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans may be off to an 0-2 start to the 2025-26 campaign, but there is still reason for optimism in The Big Easy. Each of New Orleans' losses have come in close games, losing by 6 points to the Memphis Grizzlies and 4 points to the San Antonio Spurs, while two of the Pelicans' young pieces have performed well.

DeAndre Jordan News / Yardbarker / October 24