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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 1
James Borrego Is in an Unenviable Position With Derik Queen & His Rookie Campaign
Nine minutes into the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Lakers on Sunday, Derik Queen got blocked by Dalton Knecht on a drive. He thought he was fouled and proceeded to plead his case to the referees instead of getting back on defense.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 30
Derik Queen Is at a Crossroads After Another Benching in Pelicans Loss
The New Orleans Pelicans are 3-17 for the season for the second-worst record in the NBA. The teams has been much improved since Zion Williamson's return, but wins have been hard to come by.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 27
Pelicans Pump the Brakes on Derik Queen Hype With Closing Lineup vs. Grizzlies
The most exciting thing about the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans season so far has been the performances of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. The two talented rookies have been two of the brightest performers of their draft class, earning starting roles early in the season and showing a sky-high upside.
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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 25
Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan makes embarrassing admission on Derik Queen
The Chicago Bulls had a chance to see what could have been when the team was defeated 143-130 by the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Rookie center Derik Queen scored eight points, added five rebounds, one block, and one assist for the Pelicans in front of 16,690 fans at Smoothie King Center.
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New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 24
'You Can’t Do This When You Up': Paul Pierce Defends Derik Queen, Gives Clarification on Unwritten Rule of Basketball
Derik Queen recently went viral for breaking one of basketball’s biggest unwritten rules. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie decided to steal the ball as the Atlanta Hawks were dribbling out the clock in an already decided game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24
DeAndre Jordan shows vital importance for Derik Queen in courtside Pelicans footage
The New Orleans Pelicans sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 2-15 record. The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disastrous season, one that has seen Willie Green get fired.
New Orleans Pelicans News / ESPN / November 24
'They traded me on draft night': Derik Queen sets record straight after Falcons name-drop troll 
The New Orleans Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 24
Derik Queen's Beef With Atlanta Reached New Heights on Sunday
The New Orleans Pelicans dropped their ninth straight game on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. The loss had additional meaning for both teams as the Pelicans owe their first-round pick to the Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft, giving Atlanta more of an incentive to beat New Orleans.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23
Pelicans’ Derik Queen sends subtle warning to Hawks after Falcons shoutout
New Orleans rookie Derik Queen has been balling out lately. Even the Atlanta Falcons have taken notice. The Falcons handily beat the New Orleans Saints, 24-10, at Caesars Superdome on Sunday to snap their five-game losing streak and improve to 4-7.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 22
Tempers Flare At The End Of Pelicans-Hawks Game As Derik Queen Breaks ‘Unwritten Rule’
The New Orleans Pelicans have now lost nine in a row as the Atlanta Hawks took them down 115-98 at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday. While the Hawks got a comfortable win here, guard Vit Krejci wasn’t all too happy at the end of this game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22
Standout Pelicans rookie Derik Queen responds to the comparisons he has received to Nikola Jokic
Derik Queen has been one of the most impressive rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft class. He has even received a co-sign from Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP, after the New Orleans Pelicans’ loss to the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week.
New Orleans Pelicans News / ESPN / November 22
Flagg outduels HS teammate Queen in career night
Cooper Flagg got a measure of revenge against former high school teammate Derik Queen, scoring 12 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavs to a 118-115 win over the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22
Pelicans’ Derik Queen hits insane behind-the-back pass for a Trey Murphy III slam
Derik Queen showed off his passing skills during an amazing highlight with Trey Murphy III during the New Orleans Pelicans’ NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
NBA News / Bleacher Report / November 21
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Apex Sports / November 20
New Orleans Pelicans Derik Queen Praised By 3-Time MVP
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen delivered a breakout performance against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and his impressive play earned high praise from one of the league’s best: three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 20
Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Pairing Passes 1st Big Test Despite Nuggets Loss
After missing the New Orleans Pelicans' last eight games with a hamstring injury, Zion Williamson returned to action against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EasySportz / November 20
Derik Queen is The Future in New Orleans, Not Zion Williamson
NEW ORLEANS — At some point, reality stops knocking and simply kicks the door down. For the Pelicans, Wednesday night against Denver might have been that moment — because while New Orleans took another loss, it also watched rookie big man Derik Queen go toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokic and look like someone you can build an actual franchise around.
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 / NBA Analysis Network / November 9
Tim Duncan has indicated his feelings on Derik Queen’s early performances for the New Orleans Pelicans
Tim Duncan has praised one of the standout rookies this season, and it isn’t either of the San Antonio Spurs’ picks. The San Antonio Spurs have perhaps the most exciting young core in the NBA today, with Victor Wembanyama at the head of it.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / November 9
Time For Pelicans To Reverse Their Derik Queen Decision
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have become the league’s punchline a month into the season. They can change that narrative by starting Derik Queen.
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 / NBA Analysis Network / November 5
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen breaks NBA record in fourth quarter vs Charlotte Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans picked up their first win of the NBA season thanks to rookie Derik Queen’s fourth-quarter performance. The New Orleans Pelicans
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 / Yardbarker / July 18
Pelicans' injury woes continue with unfortunate Derik Queen update
The New Orleans Pelicans received some troubling injury news on Friday.
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