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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season
New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.
Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement?
The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / October 1
Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’
Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / September 30
Zion Williamson Has Slimmed Down To 271 Pounds: Early Signs For Breakout Season
The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future.
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 30
3 Pelicans Weaknesses That Could Derail Their Season
The New Orleans Pelicans have enough individual talent to make an optimistic case for this season. They also have enough familiar weaknesses to make that optimism difficult to trust.
Joe Dumars News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29
Joe Dumars' Media Day Answers Leave the Pelicans' Plan in Doubt
Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars offered plenty of reasons to believe the New Orleans Pelicans will compete harder this season at Media Day.
Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 29
Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' Season
This year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbing from a torn Achilles injury, hopeful he'd return to the court but unsure when.
Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / September 29
Zion Williamson Gets Real On NBA Career Struggles: ‘I Am Not Where I Want To Be’
The New Orleans Pelicans’ two-time All-Star, Zion Williamson, recently spoke to reporters at the team’s Media Day press conference. He was asked where he thinks he is in his NBA career.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28
Zion Williamson weight watch is on after completing Joe Dumars’ ‘impeccable’ challenge
The New Orleans Pelicans come into the 2026-27 season looking to get back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference. And much of the Pelicans’ potential success hinges on the availability of star forward Zion Williamson.
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.
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Zion Williamson makes a brutally honest admission ahead of the season
Zion Williamson can at least say at this point that he is not in denial. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson spoke with reporters on Monday at team media day.
Julian Reese News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 26
Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After Signing
The New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the brother of former LSU star and current WNBA player Angel Reese, but he also played with Pelicans forward Derik Queen at the University of Maryland.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 24
The Most Important Weakness for the Pelicans to Fix in 2026-27
The New Orleans Pelicans entered the offseason with several obvious weaknesses. They needed more shooting, better rim protection, additional ball-handling, and a complete defensive overhaul.
Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 24
Yves Missi Has Widest Range of Possibilities of Any Pelican This Season
After a 26-win campaign last season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope for more consistency this season under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The former Orlando Magic coach inherits a roster largely intact from last year but hopes for better results.
Julian Reese News / Hoops Rumors / September 24
Pelicans Sign Julian Reese To Two-Way Contract
The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 24
Ranking the Pelicans' Most Important Bench Players
Projecting an NBA rotation before training camp always requires some guesswork. Injuries, lineup experiments, and unexpected performances could change everything, but the New Orleans Pelicans' most likely rotation provides a reasonable starting point.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 23
Herb Jones Matters More to the Pelicans Than You Might Think
It's no secret the New Orleans Pelicans have been terrible the last two seasons. Now, they're retooling the organization and the roster while still trying to answer questions that should have been settled a while ago.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 23
Did the Pelicans Actually Improve After DeMarcus Cousins' Injury? Revisiting the Major What-If
Former Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins recently asserted the team didn't get better after he tore his Achilles during the 2017-18 season. It's an understandable position.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 18
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors
The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward.
Saddiq Bey News / Fadeaway World / September 18
Pelicans’ Saddiq Bey Signs 3-Year Extension: Bargain Or Overpay?
The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million fully guaranteed extension with 27-year-old forward Saddiq Bey, keeping him under contract through the 2029-30 season.
Saddiq Bey News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension
Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski
Everyone knows that the Golden State Warriors are slowly fading away from relevance in the competitive scene.
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.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Yardbarker / August 26
Bennedict Mathurin is betting on himself with the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin couldn't get the restricted free agent offers he was hoping for this summer. Instead, he's going to bet on himself.
Joe Dumars 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.
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