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New Report Reveals Pelicans, Raptors Discussed Trade for $107 Million Star

Before February's trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / June 6

Pelicans Should Target 3 Free Agents Next Month

Tensions are high in New Orleans as fans are fed up with the Pelicans’ never-ending lack of success. Furthermore, pressure is on newly appointed President Joe Dumars to acquire talent to build around star Zion Williamson.

Joe Dumars News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Joe Dumars On Pelicans’ Future: ‘We’re Not Here To Be Happy With Mediocrity’

When Joe Dumars took the reins as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he made it clear: fixing New Orleans’ persistent injury problems would be a top priority.

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The 'Most points in Game 1 of an NBA Finals' quiz

An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

The 'No. 2 NBA draft picks in the lottery era' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

New Orleans Pelicans’ perfect outcome for No. 7 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The New Orleans Pelicans face a crucial offseason that will determine how their next season pans out. The Pelicans were one of the biggest disappointments in the 2024-25 season, not because of a lack of talent, but the sheer volume of injuries torpedoed what was expected to be a playoff-contending campaign.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 5

3 players New Orleans Pelicans must avoid in 2025 NBA Draft

The Pelicans face a pivotal offseason, needing to address roster health, make strategic choices in the 2025 NBA Draft, and navigate complex player situations.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Pelicans make their decision on Zion Williamson’s future

The New Orleans Pelicans are not ready to turn the page on the Zion Williamson era just yet.

Trading Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans

2025 NBA first round mock draft: Intrigue starts at pick No. 3

The 'NBA Draft Lottery winners since 2000' quiz

Zion Williamson News / NBA Analysis Network / June 4

Zion Williamson’s value is at an all-time low, how the New Orleans Pelicans should respond

Zion Williamson’s tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans has been a rollercoaster of soaring expectations and disappointing setbacks. Once heralded as a generational talent, Zion Williamson’s value has plummeted due to persistent injuries and off-court issues.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 4

Pelicans boss speaks out amid Zion Williamson rumors

Pelicans boss speaks out amid swirling Zion Williamson rumors

Williamson's career has been marred by numerous injuries.

Trading Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans

Russell Westbrook reportedly will receive large offer from surprise team

New report reveals how much trade interest Kevin Durant will receive

Lakers may face a dilemma when evaluating major team need

Four steps Bulls must take this offseason to escape NBA purgatory

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Says He’s Not Trading Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans exec Joe Dumars told Rod Walker of Nola.com that he’s not trading Zion Williamson this offseason. “I’ve had really good conversations with Zion,” Dumars said.

Zion Williamson News / Fadeaway World / June 3

Top Three New Teams For Zion Williamson If He's Traded By The Pelicans This Summer

The situation has gotten dire for the New Orleans Pelicans, who finished 14th in the West this season at 21-61. In the aftermath of another failed campaign, the franchise is considering a clean slate, which means an uncertain future for their star, Zion Williamson.

Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / June 3

Trading Zion Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans

It's safe to say that the Zion Williamson experience has been a failure for the New Orleans Pelicans. You can't fault the franchise, though. They've remained patient and tried multiple different approaches to make things work.

Suns appear to take big step toward trading Kevin Durant

Report addresses trade rumors surrounding Domantas Sabonis

Magic must prioritize adding another guard in the offseason

Are the Clippers one piece away from being title contenders?

Damian Lillard reacts after Kyle Kuzma challenged him to fight