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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 29
3 Losers, 2 Winners From Pelicans' Disappointing Nuggets Rematch
Zion WIlliamson missed four shots all night. Trey Murphy barely took more than that. That contrast captured the frustration of the Pelicans' 104-91 loss to Denver on Wednesday.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 29
3 Biggest Mistakes Pelicans Made in Loss to Nuggets
The New Orleans Pelicans remain winless on the season after a 104-91 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center. The loss marks the eighth straight to the Nuggets, who also beat the Pelicans in Denver on Saturday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 29
Pelicans' Backcourt Failures Leave New Orleans Winless Through Four Games
Zion Williamson made seven of eight shots in the first half on Wednesday. He took six shots in the entire second half. Trey Murphy attempted seven all night.
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?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 29
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic closer to record after triple-double against Pelicans
With his second triple-double of the season, Nikola Jokic further etched his name into NBA history as he inches closer to a record.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Pelicans rumors: New Orleans has ‘not indicated a willingness’ to trade Herb Jones
The New Orleans Pelicans have stumbled out of the gates so far this season, currently sitting at 0-3 ahead of Wednesday’s game vs the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans have been the subject of trade speculation over the last couple of years, including regarding Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
Pelicans Have a Major Trap to Avoid as Herb Jones Trade Buzz Picks Up
Oklahoma City has an immediate need. The New Orleans Pelicans have a decision to make about a player they aren't using enough. That makes Herb Jones a logical name in the trade conversation.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 27
One Major Offensive Change Pelicans Must Make to Stop Season From Slipping Away
Trey Murphy III and Saddiq Bey have made nearly half of their catch-and-shoot threes this season, yet the Pelicans rank next to last in producing those attempts.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener, but Dejounte Murray knows level-up secret
A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton 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.
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.
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