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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 12
Pelicans' Attempts to Trade into the Lottery Highlight Frustrating Incompetence
The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026 NBA Draft without a first-round pick. The only selection they have is the 58th-overall pick. It turns out, however, that the Pelicans aren't satisfied sitting around and waiting for their turn.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 12
Three realistic trades the Cavs could make to improve their roster
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 11
3 Second-Round Picks Pelicans Should Consider Drafting
The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026 NBA Draft with only the No. 58 pick at their disposal. They will likely try to move up in the draft or add more selections through trades, but as of now, it's difficult to imagine the Pelicans drafting anywhere higher than a mid-to-late second-round pick.
The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 11
Who Is the Most Likely Pelican to Be Traded Before July?
Following another underwhelming season for the New Orleans Pelicans, this summer seems like a critical juncture for the organization. The Pelicans hired a new head coach, Jamahl Mosley, and the NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, with just one draft pick available to them.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10
Pelicans rumors: New Orleans gunning for another huge draft trade into lottery after controversial 2025 Hawks deal
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly exploring another aggressive move into the NBA Draft lottery, less than a year after trading significant draft capital to move up and select Derik Queen in the 2025 NBA Draft.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / June 10
Pelicans reportedly exploring trade into lottery
The Pelicans may not own a lottery pick in this month’s draft, but that reportedly isn’t stopping them from trying to get one. According to Michael Scotto
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 10
Pelicans Trying To Acquire Lottery Pick?
The Pelicans are making an effort to acquire a lottery pick in this month’s draft, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports that the team is believed to have its eye on a specific player in the neighborhood of the top 10.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 10
What a Best Case Offseason Scenario for the Pelicans Looks Like
After finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference again this season, the New Orleans Pelicans entered this offseason knowing change was necessary to turn things around in the near future.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 10
Pelicans' Demands in Trey Murphy Talks Make an Offseason Trade Unlikely
It's another transaction period, and Trey Murphy is everyone's favorite trade target. The New Orleans Pelicans have been unwilling to trade their talented forward at the deadline or last offseason, but teams around the league aren't giving up.
Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 9
3 Zion Williamson Landing Spots This Offseason
The New Orleans Pelicans will be active this summer. Joe Dumars & Co. have signaled a desire to be as competitive as possible next season. With that objective in mind, no player should be considered untouchable.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
What Pelicans Must Prioritize With Their Only Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is about three weeks away for the New Orleans Pelicans, who have spent much of the offseason making changes. They hired a new head coach, Jamahl Mosley, overhauled their assistants and support staff, and now turn their attention to improving a roster that went back-to-back seasons with fewer than 30 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5
Pelicans’ Derik Queen gets major words of encouragement from Stephen A. Smith
Derik Queen came into the NBA with plenty of expectations placed upon him by virtue of the way the New Orleans Pelicans acquired his draft rights. They
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.
Byron Scott News / Hoops Rumors / June 4
Pelicans’ G League Affiliate Hires Thomas Scott As GM
The Pelicans‘ G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron, has named Thomas Scott as its new general manager, the team announced (via Twitter). Scott has held a variety of positions in professional basketball over the years, per the statement, including player development, basketball operations, coaching, and talent evaluation.
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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 3
NBA Rumors: Pelicans Willing To Include Zion Williamson In Jaylen Brown Trade Talks
With the NBA offseason around the corner, the trade rumor mill has begun generating reports involving major names in potential moves this summer. Players like Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo and even Donovan Mitchell are finding their names among rumors of potential blockbuster trades in the offseason.
Report: Pelicans Emerge as Suitors for Jaylen Brown; 'Everything on the Table' Beyond All-Rookie Duo
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a seismic summer. According to a new report from NBA insider Jake L. Fischer, the Pelicans have officially emerged as a team deeply interested in acquiring Boston Celtics superstar and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
Byron Scott News / Scoop B / June 1
Byron Scott Details How Jamal Mosley’s Elite Defensive Mindset Will Transform New Orleans
The modern NBA landscape rewards adaptability, seamless communication, and a ruthless commitment to defensive structural integrity. As the New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans News / EasySportz / May 28
Zion’s Playmaking Shift Ignites Pels’ Future
They’re not just moving Zion Williamson off the ball — they’re moving him into the driver’s seat. According to ESPN, the Pelicans’ new head coach has made it clear: Zion isn’t just a finisher anymore.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Pelicans have clear stance on Zion Williamson after Jamahl Mosley hire
The New Orleans Pelicans are beginning a new era with former Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley named as the new head coach. Mosley just brought the Magic to another playoff trip before he was fired after a first-round exit, and now he has work to do in New Orleans.
Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 26
Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley
The New Orleans Pelicans are already facing a big question under recently hired head coach Jamahl Mosley. On Tuesday, the former Orlando Magic coach was introduced in New Orleans, where he quickly shared his vision for the Pelicans, raising eyebrows in the process.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Josh Hart trolls a ‘broke’ teammate after clinching NBA Finals berth
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals, but the team’s latest success is not changing Josh Hart’s trolling ways. Among his targets after helping the Knicks win the Eastern Conference title was Jose Alvarado, whose photo with the Bob Cousy Trophy became a subject of one of Hart’s posts on Instagram Stories.
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.
Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / May 23
Pelicans Hiring God Shammgod As Assistant Coach
The Pelicans are hiring veteran coach God Shammgod to be an assistant under new head coach Jamahl Mosley, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
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