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Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more

BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

Dejounte Murray News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Dejounte Murray Calls Russell Westbrook The Greatest Point Guard Of All Time

Following Russell Westbrook’s retirement from basketball, several NBA stars gave him his flowers for an illustrious career that saw him win an MVP award and set the league record for most triple-doubles, among other iconic achievements.

Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 15

Can Saddiq Bey Prove His Pelicans Breakout Was More Than a One-Year Renaissance?

Saddiq Bey's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans was better than anyone could have expected when he was acquired along with Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards.

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Taj Gibson News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Taj Gibson Announces Retirement After 17 Seasons In The NBA

The 2026-27 season will mark the beginning of a new campaign and new opportunities for several players looking to make a name for themselves in the NBA.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Russell Westbrook earns GOAT point guard claim from NBA star

Russell Westbrook’s 18-year NBA career ended when he announced his retirement in the 2026 offseason. Yet, his accolades are impressive, and New Orleans Pelicans star Dejounte Murray even said Westbrook is the greatest point guard of all time.

AJ Johnson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 14

How AJ Johnson Could Factor Into Pelicans' Plans After Trade

When the New Orleans Pelicans struck a deal last week to move guard Jordan Hawkins, many supporters frowned on the assets the team surrendered. Along with Hawkins, the Pelicans sent promising young forward Micah Peavy and a second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard AJ Johnson and veteran forward Taj Gibson.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray gets real on Russell Westbrook as 'GOAT' point guard

BOSTON — The basketball world saw an all-time great call it a career this offseason Russell Westbrook announced his retirement via a social media video.

Christian Shumate News / Hoops Rumors / September 13

Pelicans Sign Christian Shumate To Training Camp Deal

The Pelicans have officially signed Christian Shumate to a training camp contract, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Shumate went undrafted in 2025 after spending his final four college seasons at McNeese State.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 13

What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2

Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performances of the two greatest players in New Orleans basketball history provide useful standards for evaluating their development.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 12

Five Reasons for Optimism About the Pelicans in 2026-27

Any optimism surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans must be measured. This team won 26 games last season and still has significant questions about shooting, size, and roster construction.

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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.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 11

The Ideal Next Step for Derik Queen With Pelicans Is Clear

Derik Queen's rookie season gave New Orleans Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to imagine what he could become. He made history against the San Antonio Spurs, recording the first 30-point triple-double by a rookie center with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and three blocks.

Micah Peavy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 11

Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small Loss

The New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Pelicans received guard AJ Johnson and forward Taj Gibson, whom the team waived a day later.

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Bennedict Mathurin News / Hoops Rumors / September 10

Bennedict Mathurin Signs Two-Year Contract With Pelicans

A little over two weeks after the agreement was first reported, Bennedict Mathurin has finalized his two-year, $16MM contract with the Pelicans, per NBA.com’s official transaction log.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 10

Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's Creativity

Jamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulation minutes available each game.

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.

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

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 8

Pelicans, Grizzlies agree to four-player trade

It’s a cost-cutting move for the Pelicans.

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Mavericks could face a surprisingly cold trade market for Kyrie Irving

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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.

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.

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Tyrese Haliburton: “I Will Be Ready For The Season”

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