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Zion Williamson Expresses Excitement On Sharing Court With Jordan Poole

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2025-26 season with some excitement around the team, especially with the new faces coming to the roster. In the 2025 NBA Draft, New Orleans drafted two lottery picks with Jeremiah Fears seventh overall and Derik Queen 13th overall.

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New-look Zion Williamson shows off insane bounce in Pelicans’ Australia trip

It has become almost an annual ritual. Every offseason, fans will get hyped as New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams shows off his improved physique.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / October 1

Kendrick Perkins Vehemently Defends Zion Williamson From Ozempic Allegations, Praises His Improved Mentality

Zion Williamson is becoming one of the most anticipated stories of the 2025-2026 NBA season. The former No. 1 draft pick has wowed basketball audiences on the court, but has only played in a handful of games in the last six years.

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Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 1

NBA Star Zion Williamson Discloses How New Healthy Look Will Impact His Game

Just days ahead of the 2025-26 preseason games overseas, Zion Williamson stepped in front of cameras and on the practice floor, looking noticeably slimmer and more energized.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Is This the Year Zion Williamson Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel

Zion Williamson walked into the Pelicans’ Media Day on September 23rd looking noticeably slimmer, radiating a confidence I haven’t seen from him in years.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 30

Zion Williamson Ecstatic to Play With Warriors Champions Poole, Looney

This offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans had an interesting approach, as they seemingly attempted to get younger, while still putting together a roster that can potentially make some noise in the Western Conference.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Pelicans player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season

The New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2025-26 NBA season under the weight of skepticism. Injuries, inconsistent team chemistry, and a new-look roster built by Joe Dumars have left national outlets dismissing their chances of becoming a true contender in the West.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29

Zion Williamson's Message to Jordan Poole Should Get NBA Fans Excited

The New Orleans Pelicans made a flashy trade this offseason to acquire Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards, and while the trade was critiqued by many, it could pay off.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 28

Jordan Poole's Telling Message After Reuniting With Former Warriors Teammate

The biggest move of the New Orleans Pelicans' offseason was acquiring star guard Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum. In addition to bringing in Poole, the Pelicans also signed his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevon Looney to a two-year contract that reunited the fellow 2022 NBA Champions.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / September 28

Tim Bontemps Paints Bleak Picture for Pelicans’ Future Despite Zion Williamson’s Offseason Transformation

When Zion Williamson was drafted No.1 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, he was just 18. And the forward was expected to rise to the ranks of a leader, become a regular in All-Star teams, and pick up accolades aplenty.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

Pelicans Rookie ‘Standing Out Big-Time’ in Training Camp

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie class has the opportunity to be exceptional. 2025 No. 7 pick Jeremiah Fears is an instinctive scorer and sorcerer with the ball in his hands; a street-baller.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 28

Cam’ron Has No Faith In Zion Williamson Following Weight Loss, Makes Comparison To Luka Doncic

Physical transformation seems to be the trend of the summer. First, it was Luka Doncic who grabbed headlines with his weight loss, and now, it’s Zion Williamson.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / September 27

Gilbert Arenas Blames Zion Williamson’s 'Late Night Activities' for His Persistent Fitness Issues

Zion Williamson has been one of the most talked-about stars heading into the 2025/26 season. After spending years as a “what could have been” for the New Orleans Pelicans, the former No.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 27

5x NBA All-Star Makes Plea For Zion Williamson, Ja Morant For Dunk Contest

The NBA All-Star Weekend has received plenty of criticism as of late, especially around the All-Star game itself and the lack of competitive effort from the players.

Tevian Jones News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Who Is Tevian Jones? Lakers Add Undrafted Guard to Boost Roster Ahead of Training Camp

Tevian Jones is officially a Laker. The 25-year-old guard, undrafted but hard to ignore, has impressed in the G League with scoring bursts and defensive instincts at the wing spot.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / September 27

Pelicans HC Willie Green Reveals How Zion Williamson Flipped the Script on His Fitness Struggles

When Zion Williamson is at his best on the court, he’s one of the NBA’s most dominant players. The problem, however, lies in the fact that in the six years since he joined the league, he’s played just 215 games, which is a shame for someone of his caliber, and a number he’d like to elevate significantly in 25/26.

Mo Bamba News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Jazz to sign Mo Bamba ahead of training camp

The Jazz are set to bring in free agent center Mo Bamba, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While the details aren’t yet known, the contract is expected to be a camp-type deal — most likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 with possible Exhibit 10 language.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / September 24

'I Could Beat a Lot of Guys 1v1 Right Now' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Shares Encouraging Recovery Update

Dejounte Murray is eager to suit up again for the New Orleans Pelicans this upcoming season. His first year with the team didn’t pan out as planned, as he only played 31 regular season games due to a torn Achilles.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Pelicans Media Day: Three Storylines You Can’t Miss

The NBA is coming back, with media day starting today for some teams. The first squad to get in front of the cameras is the New Orleans Pelicans. This summer, the Pelicans traded future first-round picks to move up in the draft, only to see their prized rookie get hurt.

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).