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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 25
Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Pelicans Make Trade at NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA Draft had plenty of action to its lead-up, with blockbuster trades involving Desmond Bane, Kevin Durant, and Kristaps Porzingis happening prior.
Derik Queen News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Pelicans to acquire No. 13 pick from Hawks, take March Madness star
The New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send the No. 13 overall pick from Atlanta to New Orleans in exchange for No. 23 overall and a 2026 first-round pick, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Pelicans draft Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears with No. 7 pick
Fears raised his stock significantly over the course of his first and only college season at Oklahoma.
The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Jordan Poole News / Last Word On Sports / June 25
Jordan Poole Trade Makes Pelicans Contenders In West, What Is Next After Draft?
While the Washington Wizards accomplished their goal of shedding future salary by swapping guards with the New Orleans Pelicans, not sure what the Pelicans are doing?
Jordan Poole 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 / Last Word On Sports / June 25
Trade Grades: Winner Of CJ McCollum To Wizards Is Clear
WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have executed one of the offseason’s more out-of-nowhere trades. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Pelicans traded veteran guard CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards.
C.J. McCollum News / Fastbreak on SI / June 25
CJ McCollum Sends Out Viral Post On X After Pelicans-Wizards Trade
CJ McCollum is one of the best offensive guards in the NBA. He had spent part of the last four seasons playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that McCollum is being traded to the Washington Wizards.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 24
Recent trade indicates Pelicans are preparing for life without Zion Williamson
It's clear that New Orleans president of basketball operations Joe Dumars is preparing for life without Williamson — either due to injury or trade.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Wizards pull off move to open up significant salary-cap space
The Washington Wizards made a major trade Tuesday that could pay dividends for them next year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Pelicans spend big on Zion Williamson core with Wizards trade
After a 21-61 season, the New Orleans Pelicans fired their team president. A big trade Tuesday shows new GM Bryson Graham still believes in this Pelicans core.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Pelicans look to contend again after trade with Wizards
The Pelicans shook up their roster on Tuesday when they agreed to send CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a second-round pick to the Wizards in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this year's draft, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Pelicans’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history
The New Orleans Pelicans had another forgettable season after finishing the year with only 21 wins. It’s safe to say that the team is headed towards another rebuilding chapter.
Dejounte Murray News / The Lead / June 24
Dejounte Murray’s Comments Reveal Pelicans’ Dysfunction
The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of problems, and Joe Dumars needs to address them as soon as possible. Many questions have been presented about the state of the Pelicans, especially during the David Griffin era.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Pelicans rumors: New Orleans ‘huge fans’ of intriguing 7-foot draft prospect
The New Orleans Pelicans have the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft, and they could be looking at an array of talent with the selection. This draft offers some intriguing prospects in the lottery, and it would be hard to go wrong so early, especially with where the Pelicans are picking.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 23
Pelicans Predicted To Take Elite Scorer In 2025 NBA Draft
The New Orleans Pelicans looked like a team heading into the 2024-25 season that could easily be a playoff team. With a mix of young players and veteran All-Stars, it looked as though they could build off their first-round exit from the season prior and potentially make it out of the first round if things went in their favor.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / June 19
Bobby Marks predicts what is 99.9 percent likely to happen to Zion Williamson this offseason over his Pelicans future
Since 2019, the New Orleans Pelicans have tried to build a winner around Zion Williamson, although the star has struggled to stay healthy enough for the team to compete.
Willie Green News / The Lead / June 19
Can Willie Green Fix the Pelicans’ Biggest Problem?
The New Orleans Pelicans can’t execute in the clutch, and it has been holding them back for years. The NBA defines clutch time as “the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score is within five points.” New Orleans continues to fall in these moments, and there are several reasons why.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 18
Three Offseason Options the Pelicans Should Pursue
As the NBA Finals roll on, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking forward to the NBA Draft, offseason, and free agency. If the Pelicans want to be a playoff contender next season, acquiring free agent help will be key.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / June 18
Pelicans Star Opens Up About His Year From Hell
NEW ORLEANS — Dejounte Murray arrived in New Orleans last summer seeking a reset. His two-year stint in Atlanta, alongside Trae Young, yielded just two postseason victories.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / June 18
New Orleans Pelicans: Dejounte Murray Sounds Off on the Team After Forgettable 2024-25 Campaign
Dejounte Murray recently appeared on The Pivot Podcast to explain what went wrong in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, as the team finished with a woeful 21-61 record, good for 14th in the Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / June 18
Dejounte Murray Explains What Went Wrong In His First Season With The Pelicans
It was a miserable season for 28-year-old Dejounte Murray, and Pelicans fans are looking for any signs of life after finishing 14th in the standings. While there are many factors to blame for their failed campaign, Murray says it was a combination of several big problems that all coincided to completely throw him off course.
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.
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