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Pelicans' Rookies Offering Hope of a Bright Future with Hot Start

On Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans rookies continued the transcendent start to their debut seasons. In a 23-point win over the Trail Blazers, the team’s rookies in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen were again spectacular, which is quickly becoming par for the course for the New Orleans newbies.

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Pelicans Are Making a Mistake by Not Already Selling on the Trade Market

The New Orleans Pelicans are more than a quarter through the season and already find themselves in the basement of the NBA at 4-22. Any hope coming into the year quickly vanished once the team got off to such a slow start that it led to the dismissal of their former head coach, Willie Green.

Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12

'I Hated It' – New Orleans Pelicans Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Missing 16 Consecutive Games

Jordan Poole was one of the catalysts behind the New Orleans Pelicans’ 143-120 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, which snapped their seven-game losing streak.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 12

NBA roundup: Pelicans end 7-game slide with rout of Blazers

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.

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Jordan Poole News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Poole’s Return Sparks Pelicans’ Historic Offensive Explosion Against Blazers 143-120

It had been nearly a month since the New Orleans Pelicans felt good about a basketball game. The locker room was quiet, the losses were piling up, and the frustration was mounting with every missed rotation and clanked rim.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11

Pelicans roll over Trail Blazers to end 7-game skid

Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Herb Jones ejected after heated moment with ref in Blazers game

The New Orleans Pelicans recently got Herb Jones back in the lineup after dealing with a calf injury, but lost him again for the time being as he was given an ejection during the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars gets why NBA world was wondering ‘what the f**k’ he was doing with draft-night trade

Joe Dumars understood the confusion the NBA world had towards the moves he made this past offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was active throughout the 2025 NBA Draft, where they drafted Derik Queen while making trades with their draft picks.

Herbert Jones News / Hoops Wire / December 11

Pelicans not entertaining trade offers for Herbert Jones

The Pelicans aren’t entertaining offers for Herbert Jones, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, cooling off a storyline that has circulated around the NBA and inside Lakers circles for weeks.

Jordan Poole News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Pelicans’ Jordan Poole gets significant injury upgrade for Blazers game

Jordan Poole has not played for the New Orleans Pelicans since Nov. 4 due to a left quad strain. Now, after missing over a month’s worth of action, it appears as if Poole could make his return on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 11

NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Where Are Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears?

Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears have been two of the brightest spots for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. As exciting as it is two have two potential future offensive stars, it's important to take a look at their place in the rookie hierarchy.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 11

Pelicans' Trey Murphy's Improved Defense Makes Him an Elite Wing

One would be hard-pressed to find many positives from the New Orleans Pelicans season amid a 3-22 start. Trey Murphy III’s play should be seen as a bright light, but it isn’t necessarily what many think it is.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 10

Pelicans Should Only Make 2 Players Untouchable in Trade Talks

The New Orleans Pelicans are forced to focus on their future rather than the present after a horrible 3-22 start to the season. Even though the front office has yet to engage in trade discussions according to the latest reports, it is only a matter of time that they will come to their senses.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has already shown why it’s time to trade Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans have found a star in rookie Derik Queen. Derik Queen was drafted with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Although some questioned the New Orleans Pelicans’ decision, the rookie has silenced his critics.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 10

Could Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Turn the Pelicans Around?

The New Orleans Pelicans have the NBA's worst record with just three wins compared to 22 losses. Now more than ever this decade, the franchise appears headed for a complete rebuild.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / December 10

'Need to Trade Zion Williamson ASAP': Kendrick Perkins Believes Pelicans Have Their Next Star in Rookie Sensation

There are some bad teams in the NBA, but right now there are none worse than the New Orleans Pelicans with a ghastly 3-22 record in the West. Although, they on the fast track for the best lottery odds, they no longer own their own pick after trading it to the Atlanta Hawks to move up and select Derik Queen in June.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Richard Jefferson stumps for Pelicans’ Derik Queen to join Team USA after breakout game

Add former NBA forward Richard Jefferson to the growing list of the recently formed Derik Queen Fans Club. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie has continued to turn heads with his impressive performances.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 9

Pelicans Give Big Jordan Poole Update on Tuesday

Injuries have been a major storyline for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. Nearly all of the team’s top players have missed significant time at the beginning of the year.

Derik Queen News / NBA Draft on SI / December 9

Pelicans' Rookie Derik Queen Becomes Youngest Center to Record a Triple Double

With 10:38 to play in the third quarter, the New Orleans Pelicans were down 15 to the San Antonio Spurs and headed toward what looked like their 23rd loss in the first 25 games of a season that has tested patience, belief, and morale.

Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / December 9

Derik Queen doing his best to justify much-maligned Pelicans trade

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 3-22, but rookie Derik Queen is giving them hope for the future.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Pelicans Reversing Course, Considering Trading Much-Desired Two-Way Forward?

After what appears to be a failed attempt to retool its roster to make a run at the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, are the New Orleans Pelicans ready to embrace a complete rebuild?

Trey Murphy News / Hoops Wire / December 6

Pelicans willing to listen to offers on Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones

The Pelicans might finally be ready to tear it down. And the names on the table are big ones. The expectation in New Orleans was a playoff push. Instead, rival teams now believe the Pelicans are preparing for a pivot built around young guards Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5

Report: Pelicans are eager to move on from Zion Williamson

If the New Orleans Pelicans have their way, they will be able to move on from Zion Williamson as quickly as possible.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 4

Pelicans rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado

Hired as the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations in the spring, Joe Dumars opted against pursuing a trade of oft-injured forward Zion Williamson during his first summer on the job.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 2