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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 12
Five Reasons for Optimism About the Pelicans in 2026-27
Any optimism surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans must be measured. This team won 26 games last season and still has significant questions about shooting, size, and roster construction.
Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 11
The Ideal Next Step for Derik Queen With Pelicans Is Clear
Derik Queen's rookie season gave New Orleans Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to imagine what he could become. He made history against the San Antonio Spurs, recording the first 30-point triple-double by a rookie center with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and three blocks.
Micah Peavy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 11
Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small Loss
The New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Pelicans received guard AJ Johnson and forward Taj Gibson, whom the team waived a day later.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Rumors / September 10
Bennedict Mathurin Signs Two-Year Contract With Pelicans
A little over two weeks after the agreement was first reported, Bennedict Mathurin has finalized his two-year, $16MM contract with the Pelicans, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 10
Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's Creativity
Jamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulation minutes available each game.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 10
Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This Season
The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several players face pressure this year, including Zion Williamson.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 9
What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This Season
The Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a win, especially for a team that's doubted by almost everyone to make it out of the lottery in 2026-27.
Taj Gibson News / Field Level Media / September 9
Pelicans waive Taj Gibson, 41, one day after trade
The New Orleans Pelicans waived veteran Taj Gibson on Wednesday, one day after acquiring the 41-year-old forward/center in a trade. New Orleans added Gibson and AJ Johnson from the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 9
Michael Porter Jr. Trade Idea Could Turn The Pelicans Into A Scary Team
It may have taken them a while, but the New Orleans Pelicans finally woke up a little bit at the end of the offseason. After spending most of the summer
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 9
Jordan Hawkins Trade is Latest Example of How Costly Pelicans' Aggressive Approach Has Been
When Joe Dumars took over the New Orleans Pelicans, there was little question that changes needed to be made. The Pelicans were coming off a 21-win season.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Derik Queen News / HITC / September 9
Derik Queen sparks reaction with awkward ‘fat and slow’ response to nervous NBA fan
New Orleans Pelicans star Derik Queen has sparked a strong reaction from fans after jokingly responding to an NBA supporter who admitted being nervous about his long-term future.
Taj Gibson News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Pelicans to waive veteran Taj Gibson
Taj Gibson‘s stay with the Pelicans will be a short one. Very short. New Orleans plans to waive Gibson after acquiring the veteran big man from the Grizzlies earlier Tuesday, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Pelicans complete trade with Grizzlies, clearing way for Bennedict Mathurin
Well, that didn’t take long. We wrote Monday night that the Pelicans needed to make a cost-cutting move before they could officially sign Bennedict Mathurin.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 8
Pelicans, Grizzlies agree to four-player trade
It’s a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8
Pelicans' Offensive Identity Must Connect Paint Pressure, Defense, and the 3-Point Line
The New Orleans Pelicans shouldn't be searching for an offensive identity. The numbers already point them toward one. New Orleans averaged 57.7 points in the paint last season, trailing only Detroit.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / September 7
Pelicans still need cost-cutting move before signing Bennedict Mathurin
The Pelicans agreed to sign Bennedict Mathurin nearly two weeks ago. Now they just need enough room to actually do it. Mathurin agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans on Aug.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2
Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again
The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / August 13
Tyrese Haliburton shocked to face Pelicans in long-awaited return
The Indiana Pacers have been without their superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals when he suffered a torn Achilles.
Joe Dumars 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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14
DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars
It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.
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