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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 13
What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2
Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performances of the two greatest players in New Orleans basketball history provide useful standards for evaluating their development.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 11
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.” As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment after organizing and funding a team minicamp in his native Slovenia.
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.
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?
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.
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 / Fadeaway World / September 6
Pelicans Derik Queen Reveals Dream Of Opening Homeless Shelter In Hometown Baltimore
New Orleans Pelicans big man Derik Queen already has great plans to go beyond basketball, saying that one of the biggest dreams in his life is to open a homeless shelter in his hometown of Baltimore and help people rebuild their lives.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 5
Jose Alvarado’s Brutally Honest Advice to Derik Queen Catches Pelicans Rookie Off-Guard
The New York Knicks are in a celebratory mood at the moment. After all, playing an NBA final, you do not get to be 1-0 up against the San Antonio Spurs every day.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 3
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the worst teams last year, and they don’t own a first-round pick for this draft. They traded away last year’s first-round pick to move a few spots up and select Derik Queen.
Reviewing Pelicans 2025 NBA Draft Class: Were Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen the Right Picks?
New Orleans Pelicans rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears were recently named to the All-NBA Rookie Second Team. The dynamic duo completed their first NBA season, with most fans optimistic that they will be foundational building blocks for the future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / May 23
Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley gets first win by luring God Shammgod to New Orleans
Mosley is beginning his tenure on the right foot.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20
NBA All-Rookie teams make perfect sense as three players were unanimous selections
The NBA announced its All-Rookie teams on Wednesday night.
Pelicans' Jamahl Mosley Hire Puts Derik Queen on Notice
The New Orleans Pelicans announced the hiring of Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. The former Orlando Magic head coach, who has a ton of experience installing a culture and defensive identity on a rebuilding franchise, will be tasked with doing the same in New Orleans.
Pelicans Are Still Draft Lottery Losers Despite Avoiding Worst-Case Scenario
The New Orleans Pelicans saved some face at the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday by not giving up a top-four pick to the Atlanta Hawks due to last year's Derik Queen trade.
Re-Grading Pelicans' Derik Queen Trade After 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
The terms of one of the most controversial trades in New Orleans Pelicans history were finalized on Sunday at the NBA Draft Lottery. A year after the Pelicans traded away their unprotected 2026 first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, we found out that it will be the No.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Derik Queen Q&A: Pelicans Rookie Reveals Keys to Impressive Season
In an NBA season stacked with excellent rookie play in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen has emerged as one of the top first-year players.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 8
Pelicans' Derik Queen Concerns Go From Bad to Worse in Latest Stretch
The 2025-26 season for the New Orleans Pelicans has been nothing short of a disaster. After giving up their unprotected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Pelicans have been one of the worst teams in the league all season, and currently have the third-worst record in the Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / February 7
Rookie Derik Queen Helps Lead Pelicans to Upset Victory Over Timberwolves
Friday's NBA slate brought some surprising outcomes, but perhaps none were more of that than the New Orleans Pelicans pulling up a 119-115 road upset against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / December 9
Derik Queen Becomes 5th Rookie In Last 30 Years To Record A 30-Point Triple-Double
The New Orleans Pelicans have been the worst team in the NBA in this 2025-26 season, but rookie Derik Queen continues to offer reasons to be optimistic about the future.
New Orleans Pelicans 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20
Pelicans' Derik Queen lives up to 'Baby Jokic' nickname vs. Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Derik Queen earned the nickname "Baby Jokic" during his college career at Maryland. He showed why on Wednesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EasySportz / November 12
The Pelicans Need to Unleash Derik Queen — and Move Him Into the Starting Lineup
New Orleans needs a spark — and their 20-year-old rookie is ready to give them one. The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-8 and trending the wrong way in the West.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 6
Pelicans rookie commanding more playing time following second win in two nights
Following a dismal start to the 2025-26 season, the rookie center has given his team a glimmer of hope.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 3
The Pelicans are in deep trouble they can’t fix
With Zion Williamson healthy, a young core emerging and a high-expectation draft class on the way, the franchise glowed with potential. That potential now feels fragile.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans’ biggest Derik Queen concern after 2025 NBA Summer League injury
When the New Orleans Pelicans traded back into the lottery to select Derik Queen with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, they made one of the boldest moves of draft night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 18, 2025
Pelicans' injury woes continue with unfortunate Derik Queen update
The New Orleans Pelicans received some troubling injury news on Friday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2025
Three rookies who have something to prove in Summer League
NBA Summer League is an exciting time for NBA players and fans alike. As the first official showcase for the newest crop of young talent entering the league, it's a must-watch event for any hoop head.
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