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New Orleans Pelicans News / Viral Sports News / October 28
Pelicans’ Herb Jones Lands on Trade Radar as Minutes Plummet
Shamit Dua of In The N.O. reported Wednesday that teams around the league are monitoring New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones. The Pelicans have held firm at an asking price near two first-round picks, and no team has met it.
Saddiq Bey News / Fadeaway World / October 28
Saddiq Bey Looks Jacked In 2026 Compared To His Rookie Year In 2020
Saddiq Bey’s transformation from a baby-faced Detroit Pistons rookie to a much larger New Orleans Pelicans forward has fans doing a double take. A comparison of his 2020 and 2026 photos has inspired jokes about his fuller beard, muscular appearance, and how different he looks.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 28
5 Factors That Could Help Pelicans Get 1st Win of Year vs. Nuggets
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent the first week of the season showing they can compete. Now they have to prove they can win. Three games, three losses, all decided by six points or fewer.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Jamahl Mosley News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 28
Have the Pelicans Set Jamahl Mosley Up to Fail?
Joe Dumars wanted the New Orleans Pelicans to be as defense-minded as his legendary "Bad Boys." That was a major reason he hired Jamahl Mosley. Their roster suggests it was less of a priority when he chose his players.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27
After string of close losses, Pelicans get another shot at Nuggets
The New Orleans Pelicans seek their first win of the season on Wednesday when they welcome the Denver Nuggets for a second meeting in four days. New Orleans' winless start through three games includes a 141-135 overtime loss at Denver on Saturday.
Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
Yves Missi's Injury Comes With a Silver Lining for Pelicans at Center
The New Orleans Pelicans have three centers available to help cover Yves Missi's absence. The numbers suggest each can handle part of the assignment. Derik Queen has supplied the strongest combination of individual rebounding and rim defense.
Saddiq Bey News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 26
Saddiq Bey's Play Already Demanding Pelicans Rotation Adjustment
Saddiq Bey has scored in double figures in every game, made seven of his first 16 threes, and given the New Orleans Pelicans efficient offense during an 0-3 start.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 26
Jamahl Mosley Hasn't Fixed the Pelicans' Most Costly Issue
With 7:24 remaining in Denver, the Pelicans had given themselves another chance to escape. Zion Williamson completed a three-point play off a Saddiq Bey assist.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 26
The One Unexpected Pelicans Development From 1st Week of Season
The Pelicans' 0-3 start to the season can be described in one word: disappointing. Over three games, the Pelicans had chances to win in the final moments of each game but squandered their opportunities.
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.
Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 25
Trey Murphy's Breakout vs. Nuggets Offers Optimism Amid Pelicans' Slow Start
On Saturday, Trey Murphy III scored more against the Nuggets than he had in the Pelicans' first two games combined. The encouraging part for New Orleans was how much his teammates contributed to that breakthrough.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Habit / October 25
Pelicans must create a backup plan with Zion Williamson’s future uncertain
Despite a strong start to the season for a New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson, they must have a backup plan in place. Zion has played well when he's been healthy, but he's almost never healthy.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 25
3 Things We Learned About Pelicans in 3rd Game of Season
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 0-3 on the season after a brutal 141-135 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. New Orleans led by as many as 23 points before a furious Nuggets comeback forced overtime, where the home team eventually prevailed.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 24
Pelicans Hurting Themselves With Early Trey Murphy, Herb Jones Strategy
Jamahl Mosley has spent his first two games trying to find lineup combinations that work. One partnership with a history of working has received about eight minutes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Pelicans, Nuggets limp into first of two meetings in five days
Playing at high altitude can be hard for visiting teams, and it's even tougher when it's the second game of a back-to-back set. That's what the New Orleans Pelicans will face when they visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
Yves Missi News / Hoops Rumors / October 24
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Being Evaluated For Left Knee Injury
Third-year big man Yves Missi suffered a left knee injury about halfway through the second quarter of the Pelicans’ eventual loss to Utah on Friday, according to Matthew Coles of The Associated Press.
Zion Williamson News / Total Pro Sports / October 23
Massive NBA Trade Idea Involving Zion Williamson Could Turn The 2026-27 Season Upside Down
The Golden State Warriors might have a wild new way to give Stephen Curry another shot at an NBA championship. A huge trade idea floating around would bring Zion Williamson to Golden State in exchange for Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and a protected first-round pick.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton has emotional reaction to long-awaited return
For the first time since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers had their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, on the floor in a meaningful game.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / October 21
Five Pelicans Players With Something to Prove This Season
With the NBA season here, the New Orleans Pelicans have a chance to build on a disappointing 2025-26 season and lay the foundation for a fun, competitive future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Grizzlies Exercise Options On Fears, Queen, Missi
The Pelicans have exercised their team options on the 2027/28 contracts of Jeremiah Fears ($8.27MM), Derik Queen ($5.67MM) and Yves Missi ($5.6MM), Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans.
Hunter Dickinson News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August.
Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / October 13
Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor
The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official. Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is now listed by the team as an “executive advisor,” as noted by Shamit Dua of In The NO.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / October 11
Pelicans being cautious with G Dejounte Murray’s toe contusion
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is still dealing with a toe contusion and did not participate in Saturday's practice. The former All-Star played in the Pelicans' first preseason game, recording six points, six assists and four rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
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