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Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 10
Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This Season
The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several players face pressure this year, including Zion Williamson.
Bennedict Mathurin News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 9
What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This Season
The Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a win, especially for a team that's doubted by almost everyone to make it out of the lottery in 2026-27.
Taj Gibson News / Field Level Media / September 9
Pelicans waive Taj Gibson, 41, one day after trade
The New Orleans Pelicans waived veteran Taj Gibson on Wednesday, one day after acquiring the 41-year-old forward/center in a trade. New Orleans added Gibson and AJ Johnson from the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
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?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 9
Michael Porter Jr. Trade Idea Could Turn The Pelicans Into A Scary Team
It may have taken them a while, but the New Orleans Pelicans finally woke up a little bit at the end of the offseason. After spending most of the summer
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 9
Jordan Hawkins Trade is Latest Example of How Costly Pelicans' Aggressive Approach Has Been
When Joe Dumars took over the New Orleans Pelicans, there was little question that changes needed to be made. The Pelicans were coming off a 21-win season.
Derik Queen News / HITC / September 9
Derik Queen sparks reaction with awkward ‘fat and slow’ response to nervous NBA fan
New Orleans Pelicans star Derik Queen has sparked a strong reaction from fans after jokingly responding to an NBA supporter who admitted being nervous about his long-term future.
Taj Gibson News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Pelicans to waive veteran Taj Gibson
Taj Gibson‘s stay with the Pelicans will be a short one. Very short. New Orleans plans to waive Gibson after acquiring the veteran big man from the Grizzlies earlier Tuesday, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Wire / September 8
Pelicans complete trade with Grizzlies, clearing way for Bennedict Mathurin
Well, that didn’t take long. We wrote Monday night that the Pelicans needed to make a cost-cutting move before they could officially sign Bennedict Mathurin.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 8
Pelicans, Grizzlies agree to four-player trade
It’s a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 8
Pelicans' Offensive Identity Must Connect Paint Pressure, Defense, and the 3-Point Line
The New Orleans Pelicans shouldn't be searching for an offensive identity. The numbers already point them toward one. New Orleans averaged 57.7 points in the paint last season, trailing only Detroit.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Wire / September 7
Pelicans still need cost-cutting move before signing Bennedict Mathurin
The Pelicans agreed to sign Bennedict Mathurin nearly two weeks ago. Now they just need enough room to actually do it. Mathurin agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans on Aug.
Jordan Hawkins News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 6
Pelicans' Best Jordan Hawkins Trade Partner Is Clear Ahead of Camp
When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Jordan Hawkins with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the team hoped the young guard would be an elite sniper from deep to pair with Zion Williamson and the other core players on the roster.
Derik Queen News / Fadeaway World / September 6
Pelicans Derik Queen Reveals Dream Of Opening Homeless Shelter In Hometown Baltimore
New Orleans Pelicans big man Derik Queen already has great plans to go beyond basketball, saying that one of the biggest dreams in his life is to open a homeless shelter in his hometown of Baltimore and help people rebuild their lives.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2
Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again
The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28
Why Pelicans expect crucial improvement at this key position in 2026-27 season
For the past few seasons, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans’ frontcourt has been a statistical sore spot. They have been near the bottom in rebounding and block rate while being routinely exploited at the rim.
Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / August 13
Tyrese Haliburton shocked to face Pelicans in long-awaited return
The Indiana Pacers have been without their superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals when he suffered a torn Achilles.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 10
Pelicans executive Joe Dumars explains team's lack of activity
The New Orleans Pelicans won only 26 games last season, but the front office has largely stood pat this summer. Maybe that's a good thing.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 14
DeAndre Jordan deal is another mistake by Pelicans' Joe Dumars
It made sense for the New Orleans Pelicans to bring back 2026 Teammate of the Year DeAndre Jordan. But giving him a guaranteed two-year deal was another mistake from team president Joe Dumars.
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