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New Orleans Pelicans News / Viral Sports News / September 17

New Orleans Pelicans Make $55.5 Million Decision on Breakout Starter

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday. Agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management told Charania the deal is fully guaranteed and includes a trade kicker.

Saddiq Bey News / Hoops Rumors / September 17

Pelicans, Saddiq Bey Agree To Three-Year Extension

Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5MM contract extension with the Pelicans, agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).

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Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 17

Harsh Jordan Poole Reality Is Setting in as Pelicans Season Draws Closer

The New Orleans Pelicans should not spend this season trying to rebuild Jordan Poole's value. They should sit him. Poole isn't one of the Pelicans' eight best players.

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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.

Christian Shumate News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 16

Why Christian Shumate Is an Intriguing Addition to Pelicans Training Camp

Christian Shumate is a long shot to make the New Orleans Pelicans' final roster. That doesn't make his invitation to training camp any less meaningful or valuable.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Minor Transactions: Pelicans, Cavaliers, Warriors

The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions

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.

Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind

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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 15

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Is Not Worth the Cost for Pelicans

There has been plenty of buzz suggesting the New Orleans Pelicans pursue Michael Porter Jr. Porter would give the Pelicans another proven scorer. However, that doesn't necessarily make him the right player for this team.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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.

Malik Dia News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 14

Pelicans Two-Way Signing Could Be Much More Than That This Season

With training camp less than a month away, the New Orleans Pelicans roster is set, including its training camp invitees and two-way players. The Pelicans signed both New Orleans-born guard Jaron Pierre, Jr.

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.

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.