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Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29
Three NBA teams that could outperform expectations in 2025-26
With only three weeks to go before the season begins, we're taking a look at three teams that could surpass expectations over the next seven months.
The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz
How many of the 12 players in NBA history to see game action in at least 20 seasons can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / September 22
Pelicans expect pair of key players to be ready for season opener
Pelicans forwards Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have been back on the court at full strength and full speed in recent weeks and are on track to be available when the team’s regular season tips off next month, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars told reporters on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Erin Summers).
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 12
New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Poole Drops 1-Word Reaction to Herb Jones’ $68 Million Contract Extension
The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed Herbert Jones to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / July 10
Reports: Pelicans F Herbert Jones agrees to 3-year, $68M extension
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million extension, according to multiple reports on Thursday. The defensive stalwart had two seasons and just less than $29 million left on a four-year, $53.8 million deal.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / July 10
Pelicans agree to a three-year extension with defensive anchor
The coveted defensive ace has evolved into a leader and mainstay for the Pelicans after being selected 35th overall in the 2021 draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4
'One of the Best Contracts in the League' – New Orleans Pelicans’ All-Defensive Star is Off Limits in Trade Talks, Claims Insider
NBA insider Jake Fischer recently reported that the New Orleans Pelicans are keen to hold on to Herbert Jones for as long as possible. The New Orleans
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.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 31
New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Herb Jones to ATL, Mitchell Robinson to Pelicans, Knicks Add Depth
Ever since the Hawks made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals, the defense has been a problem for them. They finished 18th in team defensive rating last season, which is an improvement from finishing 27th in 2023-24.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Pelicans' Herbert Jones done for season after shoulder surgery
Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has had successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff, per a New Orleans press release.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 11
Pelicans Starter Expected to Miss Remainder of Season
In January, New Orleans Pelicans defensive star Herbert Jones suffered a shoulder injury. At the time, it was reported that he would be out indefinitely with no timetable for his return.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / February 11
Pelicans bracing for veteran forward to miss rest of season
There’s a good chance that Pelicans forward Herbert Jones will be shut down for the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19
New Report on Potential Mavericks-Pelicans Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans have won three-straight games, but are just 11-32 on the season. What was a promising roster in the offseason has been decimated by injuries, leaving New Orleans with a shell of the group it entered the season with.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 11
Mavericks Trade Target Out Indefinitely With Injury
The Dallas Mavericks have been evaluating trade options this season, looking to acquire either some frontcourt help or a defensive ace on the wing. One player they'd been checking in on will be on the shelf for the time being.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10
Key Pelicans forward out indefinitely with shoulder injury
A rough season continues for the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Trade Rumors Regarding Key New Orleans Pelicans Player Get Dallas Mavericks Update
This season has been a complete disaster for the New Orleans Pelicans as they currently hold the worst record in the NBA. The Pelicans’ season was over as soon as it started thanks to their roster being hit by the injury bug.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1
Mavericks targeting All-Defensive player on trade market?
The Dallas Mavericks have had a mostly middling defense this season, and they may be trying to address that ahead of the trade deadline. In a feature on Wednesday, Christian Clark of The Athletic mentioned New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones as a possible trade target for the Mavs.
Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / January 1
Trade Proposal: Miami Heat Acquire Young Defensive Star From Rebuilding Team
It doesn't seem like Miami Heat trade rumors will slow down anytime soon. With speculation surrounding star Jimmy Butler, the Heat could be eyeing the market for a young wing.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 30
Cavaliers Should Explore Trade For Dynamic Pelicans Wing
The NBA's trade season is one of the most exciting times for basketball fans. It certainly looks like that is starting to pick up with the recent Dorian Finney-Smith trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5
Watch: Pelicans' Herbert Jones blocks Suns' Devin Booker at the buzzer
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / November 1, 2024
Pelicans' CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones nursing injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without guard CJ McCollum and forward Herb Jones for a few weeks, the team announced Friday. McCollum, 33, will be sidelined approximately two-to-three weeks after being diagnosed with a right adductor strain.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / October 11, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans: Herbert Jones’ New Shocking Role Alongside Zion Williamson in 2024-25, Revealed by Insider
The New Orleans Pelicans undoubtedly strengthened their roster this summer, particularly with the addition of Dejounte Murray, and fans are curious to see what their lineup will look like this upcoming season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 20, 2024
Why New Orleans Pelicans Need To Keep Herbert Jones in Starting Five
There has been a lot of discussion heading into the 2024-25 NBA regular season about what head coach Willie Green is going to do with the New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 7, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans Emerging Star Has 'Most Insulting' NBA 2K25 Overall Rating
Based on player ratings in NBA 2K25, the New Orleans Pelicans have one of the stronger cores in the league. They had five players ranked inside the top 100, with Zion Williamson receiving the highest overall rating on the team.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20, 2024
Pelicans ‘open’ to moving Herb Jones as trade deadline looms
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 News / Yardbarker / November 2, 2023
Pelicans forward Herb Jones states early case for All-Defensive NBA honors with dominant performance
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2023
Why surprising Pelicans move is the right one
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.
NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness
Sometimes it is a guy who looks like he'll develop into an NBA player in a couple of years but breaks out in the tournament and becomes an immediate prospect. With the draft still months away, here are the draft risers and fall-ers from March Madness.
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