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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.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16

Pelicans' New Top Priority Centers Around Jeremiah Fears

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent seven years trying to figure out how to build around Zion Williamson. The franchise's best season still belongs to a team that knew exactly who should have the ball.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 16

4 Burning Pelicans Questions Ahead of Preseason Finale vs. Wizards

The New Orleans Pelicans' final preseason game should tell us more about how they intend to play when the results count. Friday's matchup with Washington is their first appearance at the Smoothie King Center under Jamahl Mosley.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Hoops Wire / October 16

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey

Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com.

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.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle

The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 15

3 Things That Mattered From Pelicans' Win vs. Mavericks

The New Orleans Pelicans grabbed their second preseason win with a 101-97 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. With the regular season less than a week away, the Pelicans are using these games to experiment with lineups and fine-tune schemes before the year starts.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

New Dejounte Murray injury adds to Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout burdens

The front office expected that Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans would need Bennedict Mathurin to reinvent parts of his game to fit next to Zion Williamson.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray reveals when the ‘problems come’ from critical reporting

The New Orleans Pelicans have no problem being called out for a careless turnover, a missed defensive assignment, or an ugly shooting night. Everyone in the NBA understands it comes with the territory.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Jamahl Mosley is radically changing ways of doing Pelicans business from Willie Green’s failures

The New Orleans Pelicans spent years talking about accountability, attention to detail, and establishing winning habits under Willie Green. Those messages rarely translated into sustained success, leaving a talented roster trapped in a familiar cycle of defensive breakdowns, inconsistent effort, and frustrating losses.

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Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Why Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is ready for leadership role despite injury setback

The tax-averse New Orleans Pelicans have spent the better part of two seasons waiting for Dejounte Murray to become the steadying presence they envisioned when acquiring the former All-Star.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

How Pelicans can unlock Zion Williamson’s midrange game with ‘answers to the test’

Every NBA defense knows where Zion Williamson wants to go with the basketball. Opponents have spent years crowding the paint, building walls around the rim and daring the New Orleans Pelicans to beat them from anywhere else.

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.

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Wire / October 13

NBA Moves. Pelicans, Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Houstan, 23, had been in camp on an Exhibit 9 deal after spending his first four NBA seasons with Orlando and Atlanta.

Caleb Houstan News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Pelicans Waive Caleb Houstan; Mavericks Sign Matt Cross

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August.

Dejounte Murray 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.

Derik Queen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Derik Queen shares Pelicans dunk contest rankings after training camp

The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson.

Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pelicans To Waive Christian Koloko

The Pelicans are waiving center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him.

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.

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

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New Orleans Pelicans 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.

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / September 17

Report: Well-traveled F Saddiq Bey agrees to contract extension with Pelicans

Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN first reported on Thursday. The deal, which locks Bey into a fully guaranteed contract through the 2029-30 season, also includes a trade kicker, according to his agents at Excel Sports Management, ESPN reported.