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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

New Nuggets front office makes bold moves to shake up team

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Bruce Brown News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Nuggets to reunite with key championship piece on a one-year deal

He averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds last season over 41 games split between Toronto and New Orleans before being held out for the rest of the year with a right knee injury.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

New Orleans Pelicans Sign 3x NBA Champion

Kevon Looney had spent each of his first nine seasons playing for the Golden State Warriors. That said, the three-time NBA Champion became a free agent on Monday night.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Pelicans ‘looming’ as another potential Jonathan Kuminga suitor

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to improve their roster this offseason, and they could be looking for a specific player to make them better, according to The Stein Line.

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Every NBA Finals MVP winner

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Josh Hart News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 30

Josh Hart, Ex-Pelicans Guard Reacts to 11-Year NBA Veteran's Extension

NBA free agency opens on Monday evening, but the league has already seen a flurry of moves. Multiple teams have reached contract extensions with players, as a lot of free agents start to realize there isn't a lot of available money floating around this offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29

Pelicans Make Contract Decision On Key Player Before Free Agency

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a spotlight on them this offseason. After failing to make the postseason in a year full of injuries, the Pelicans hired a new general manager in Joe Dumars, to help change the franchise around.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Pelicans declining team option on assists-per-minute leader

The New Orleans Pelicans are declining a team option on their assists-per-minute leader ahead of free agency. New Orleans is coming off a dismal season, recording just 21 wins in the Western Conference, which should be even more competitive next year.

Brandon Boston News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pelicans to decline team option for Brandon Boston Jr.

The Pelicans are declining Brandon Boston Jr.‘s team option, reports Keith Smith for Spotrac (via Twitter). The 23-year-old wing will become an unrestricted free agent.

Elfrid Payton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Pelicans To Decline Option On Guard Elfrid Payton

The Pelicans are declining their $3.15MM team option on guard Elfrid Payton, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. New Orleans signed Payton to a pair of 10-day contracts, then inked him to a two-year standard contract near the end of the season.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Jeff Teague makes grim retirement prediction for Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans Executive Defends 2025 NBA Draft Class Amid Criticism

To put it kindly, the New Orleans Pelicans' 2025 NBA Draft hasn't been very well received. The team received an "F" from ESPN for its performance ,and The Ringer's Bill Simmons called the team's decision to trade an unprotected 2026 first-round pick to move up for Derik Queen "one of the five dumbest trades of the decade".

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans First-Round Pick Gets Honest About Draft Night Criticism

NEW YORK — Derik Queen's surname is a near-perfect match to one of New York City's five boroughs. When he was called by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, he was in Brooklyn.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28

Pelicans Star Sends Message To New Jazz Rookie After NBA Draft

The focus in the NBA has now shifted to free agency, with the first period beginning on Monday, June 30th, when teams will be allowed to negotiate contracts with free agents.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 27

New Orleans Pelicans sign unpopular college player after controversial NBA draft decisions

The New Orleans Pelicans had one of the more shocking drafts out of all 30 teams, and they signed an undrafted rookie who is not expected to be very popular.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 27

National Writer Bashes Pelicans After 2025 NBA Draft Decision

A media storm awaited the New Orleans Pelicans after they traded up in the draft, trading away a future unprotected first-round pick, and drafting prospects that have a questionable fit with the team.

C.J. McCollum News / The Lead / June 27

Pelicans Take Big Risk By Trading CJ McCollum

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans traded their leading scorer from last season, CJ McCollum. Trading McCollum is not surprising in itself, but the timing of the trade, along with the return, may have fans scratching their head.

Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Pelicans to sign two-time All-American

The two-time consensus AP All-American holds career averages of 17.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks while shooting 55.5% from the field.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

NBA Draft pick made great update to his LinkedIn profile

Shortly after the first round of the NBA Draft was completed, Queen shared his big career news on LinkedIn.

Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26

Draymond Green Reacts to Jordan Poole, Pelicans Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards made an unexpected trade on Tuesday. The Pelicans sent CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall pick in the 2025 draft.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fastbreak on SI / June 26

New Orleans Pelicans Announce Controversial Trade During NBA Draft

On Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans had the 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They made the decision to trade up for 13th by making a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26

Hawks again find favorable return in trade with Pelicans

On Thursday night, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal that—on the surface—might seem like a simple draft pick swap but could prove to be a shrewd bet by the Hawks.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / June 25

New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineup With Jordan Poole: High-Flying Team With Playoff Potential

After a disappointing end to their 2024-25 campaign, it became abundantly clear that the New Orleans Pelicans needed to make some changes. With all the players on the roster being made available for trade, the Pelicans kicked off their roster construction efforts, and it has already yielded some seemingly positive results.

C.J. McCollum News / Athlon Sports / June 25

CJ McCollum Responds to Pelicans Player's Farewell Message After Trade

After three-plus seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum is moving on from the Big Easy. The former mid-major star was involved in a four-player trade on Tuesday that sent McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards.

Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / June 24