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On YouTubeNew 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.
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?
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.
Every NBA Finals MVP winner
Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.
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.
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.
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 / NBA Analysis Network / June 26
New Orleans Pelicans hit back at Bill Simmons after he tore into trade-up move for Derik Queen
The New Orleans Pelicans have defended their activity in the 2025 NBA Draft. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was an eventful one for the New Orleans Pelicans, and 2026 is expected to be a lot quieter.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 26
Bill Simmons Blasts Pelicans After NBA Draft Trade With Hawks
After the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, many questions about the New Orleans Pelicans' draft strategy emerged from fans and the media. With the 7th pick, the Pelicans selected Jeremiah Fears, a guard from Oklahoma, which some analysts described as a reach.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Bill Simmons calls Pelicans’ draft trade with Hawks one of ‘dumbest of decade’
The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the lottery Wednesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars breaks silence on Dejounte Murray calling out organization
After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks.
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.
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
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.
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