It was another disappointing season for the New Orleans Pelicans as they finished the year 11th in the Western Conference standings with a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
A lot of trade rumors surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers involve the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James being dealt for. Here are some more realistic trade possibilities.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ long defensive nightmare may soon be over. The Lakers share mutual interest with New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones on the trade market, Yahoo!
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?
The Pelicans keep saying no on the players teams actually want, and yes, quietly, on the ones they might move. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, New Orleans has consistently turned away trade interest in Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones.
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.
Trade chatter continues to swirl around the Warriors as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches, with wings clearly at the top of their list. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Michael Porter Jr., Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones are believed to be Golden State’s primary targets.
There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others.
The Pelicans are rebuffing trade inquiries on forwards Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III.
The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, names like Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III are well known inside league circles as ideal fits for what the Lakers want to add.
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
The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a defensive wing upgrade, and Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has emerged as a name high on the internal wish list.
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.
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for a defensive wing and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones is atop their wish list.
The Lakers have been in the market for a while now in search of an elite 3-and-D player. Herb Jones has been a name that has commonly been brought up in that discussion.
The Pelicans are drawing trade interest from two familiar contenders as their season continues to slide. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, both the Lakers and Warriors have reached out to New Orleans to gauge availability on key forwards.
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete.
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.
Teams around the league are watching the Cavaliers closely. Per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, Cleveland’s 13-10 start (through Thursday) has raised questions about whether the front office might take calls on starting center Jarrett Allen.
Herbert Jones will miss Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his seventh straight absence. With the Pelicans offering no updates on his recovery, he’s also expected to miss Saturday’s matchup in Brooklyn.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain, the team announced Monday.
The coveted defensive ace has evolved into a leader and mainstay for the Pelicans after being selected 35th overall in the 2021 draft.
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.
There’s a good chance that Pelicans forward Herbert Jones will be shut down for the season.
A rough season continues for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Herbert Jones played his first game for the New Orleans Pelicans since Oct. 29 on Thursday night. He made a big defensive impact right away.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are in the thick of the NBA Western Conference playoff picture, sitting in fifth place with a 25-18 record. Despite this, the Pelicans could be looking to shake things up a little bit as the NBA trade deadline nears.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones keeps doing his thing without the recognition he deserves. But recognition might finally be in the cards during the 2023-24 NBA season.
By locking him up this offseason as opposed to waiting until later, it allows the Pels to get a great deal on a defensive cornerstone instead of him having another strong season and demanding more money on the market next year in free agency.
Here's a look at four New Orleans players whose stock is heading up, or down.
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