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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / June 14
Options for New Orleans Pelicans in a Trade Up at Draft
As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, rumors are flying about which players will be selected and by who. Plenty of those involve the New Orleans Pelicans, who per multiple reporters, have been aggressively seeking to move up into the upper ranks of the upcoming draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Pelicans rumors: New Orleans targeting specific star draft prospect with trade up
The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new executive vice president ahead of the 2025 offseason. Joe Dumars joins a regime that features Bryson Graham as the general manager after years in the league offices.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Pelicans insider calls out ‘BS’ Herb Jones-to-76ers trade speculation
New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Sources: Pelicans not completely shutting door on Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III trades
The New Orleans Pelicans are still trying to find a ‘focal point’ as recently-hired EVP Joe Dumars settles into the job. Other executives are giving the new front office little time to figure things out.
The Blazers Must Make Win-Now Trades This Offseason
If the Portland Trail Blazers trade their expiring contracts and high-risk young prospects for win-now players that fit the timeline of their newly developed core, they will not regret it.
Zion Williamson News / Total Apex Sports / June 12
Bold or Blunder? New Orleans Pelicans Eye Game-Changing Move For Ace Bailey, Weigh Zion Williamson Trade
After a rough season that ended in a 21-61 mess, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t wasting time licking their wounds. They are already deep in the lab, trying to figure out how to flip the script, and word is, they’re not ruling anything out.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Pelicans Send Message to Departing Executive
Bryson Graham’s 15-year tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans came to a close this week, as the longtime executive accepted a new role with the Atlanta Hawks. Graham, who was promoted to general manager in June 2024, departs after just one season in the position.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 11
4x NBA All-Star, Ex-Pelican Suspended After Fan Altercation
As talented as DeMarcus Cousins was in the NBA, he was arguably as well-known for his hot temper as much as anything. And that temper showed itself again for Cousins in a recent game.
Dejounte Murray News / Fastbreak on SI / June 10
NBA Star Gives Out $13,000 To Random Fans On Social Media
Dejounte Murray is coming off his ninth year in the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans guard had his season cut short due to injury. That said, the 2022 NBA All-Star is still in a giving mood, as he handed out nearly $13,000 to fans online.
Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / June 10
The Nets Could Acquire Zion Williamson For A Package The Pelicans Would Immediately Accept
A bold trade idea making the rounds proposes that the Brooklyn Nets could acquire former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for a promising package of assets.
Eastern Conference Team Makes Major Acquisition From Pelicans
The revolving door that is the NBA continues to turn. The New Orleans Pelicans have recently revamped their front officer, hiring Joe Dumars to be the team's Head of Basketball Operations, who has already said they're planning to hang onto Zion Williamson.
NBA News / Field Level Media / June 9
Report: Hawks hiring Bryson Graham from Pelicans
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to make Bryson Graham their new senior vice president of basketball operations, a move that would pry him from the New Orleans Pelicans after 15 years, ESPN reported Monday.
Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / June 9
Spurs trading for Pelicans star would be bigger than signing Kevin Durant, says Bill Simmons
The New Orleans Pelicans could blow up their current roster following yet another disappointing season. The Pelicans finished the 2024-25 NBA season as the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-61 record.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / June 7
10 Best NBA Draft Picks In New Orleans Pelicans History
While he played just two seasons with New Orleans, J.R. Smith was tied for fifth in 2004-05 Rookie of the Year voting. He started 81 games for the team during those two years.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 6
New Report Reveals Pelicans, Raptors Discussed Trade for $107 Million Star
Before February's trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 6
Pelicans Should Target 3 Free Agents Next Month
Tensions are high in New Orleans as fans are fed up with the Pelicans’ never-ending lack of success. Furthermore, pressure is on newly appointed President Joe Dumars to acquire talent to build around star Zion Williamson.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Joe Dumars On Pelicans’ Future: ‘We’re Not Here To Be Happy With Mediocrity’
When Joe Dumars took the reins as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he made it clear: fixing New Orleans’ persistent injury problems would be a top priority.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6
New Orleans Pelicans’ perfect outcome for No. 7 pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The New Orleans Pelicans face a crucial offseason that will determine how their next season pans out. The Pelicans were one of the biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 season, not because of a lack of talent, but the sheer volume of injuries torpedoed what was expected to be a playoff-contending campaign.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 4
Pelicans boss speaks out amid swirling Zion Williamson rumors
Williamson's career has been marred by numerous injuries.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / June 3
Trading Zion Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans
It's safe to say that the Zion Williamson experience has been a failure for the New Orleans Pelicans. You can't fault the franchise, though. They've remained patient and tried multiple different approaches to make things work.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / May 31
Newly American-Owned Team Hires Ex-Pelicans Exec as GM
Napoli Basketball is making headlines. A group of U.S. investors recently purchased the Italian team, and now they’re making bold moves. Their latest? Napoli Basketball hires former New Orleans Pelicans executive James Laughlin as general manager.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / May 30
Report: Pelicans Open To Trading Everyone On Roster
New head of basketball operations Joe Dumars is apparently willing to get a fresh start with the New Orleans Pelicans. As in, very fresh. More specifically, the Pelicans don’t have any untouchables on the roster when it comes to trade talks, per Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / May 21
New Orleans Pelicans: Why Kelly Olynyk Isn’t Shocked With Yves Missi’s Inclusion in the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team
Kelly Olynyk, who arrived at the New Orleans Pelicans via a trade with the Toronto Raptors last February, said he’s not surprised when he heard his teammate Yves Missi was named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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