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The grass is greener for New Orleans Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray. At least for now, since his trade from the Atlanta Hawks, Murray can’t wipe the smile from his face, and he let it be known this week. When a video from the Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart surfaced of co-host New York […]

In the world of professional basketball, where intensity and competition can often overshadow camaraderie, Trey Jemison has stood out as a beacon of positivity on every squad. The newest addition to the New Orleans Pelicans, Jemison is not just known for his towering presence on the court but also for his infectious optimism and gentle […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been trying to establish themselves as a playoff contender but have faced numerous challenges in the past five years. Recently, they encountered another setback in their recruitment efforts. Josh Hart, a former Pelican and current New York Knicks player, shared at the Fanatics Fest with Lil Wayne and Tom Brady […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have mixed on-the-margin strategy moves with one big swing for Dejounte Murray to piece together a productive offseason. EVP David Griffin got the deal done with the Atlanta Hawks before some prospects woke up from the NBA Draft’s after-parties. Other signings have been strung out throughout the summer, including one big […]

Brandon Ingram has been a foundational piece for the New Orleans Pelicans since being acquired in the 2019 Anthony Davis trade. The former second-overall pick has been consistently impressive, showing growth in various aspects of his game. Unfortunately, the past year has been a difficult one for the 26-year-old. Trade winds have been blowing through […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have the potential to go deep in the playoffs this coming season or beyond, but there remains an unsettled feeling in and around New Orleans after a tense offseason. Coach Willie Green’s Pelicans have decided to stick with star forwards Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson heading into this fall’s season. Now, […]

Fans viewed Zion Williamson as a “can’t-miss” prospect when he came of Duke in 2019. However, the New Orleans Pelicans star has struggled to stay on the court consistently. In three separate seasons, he’s played fewer than 30 games, including one season he didn’t play at all. While not confirmed, much has been speculated about […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have significantly changed their roster this summer, setting the stage for arguably the most anticipated season since Zion Williamon came to town. All-Star additions and a renewed focus on maximizing the potential of their exciting young core have fans expecting an NBA Playoffs appearance at a minimum. The front office is […]

As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans are poised to make a significant impact in the Western Conference. Will the best-case scenario play out though? With a mix of young talent and seasoned veterans, the Pelicans have the potential to exceed expectations. The franchise also has a history of regressing to the […]

It has been a long, hot, winless summer in the city, but that can all be forgotten. New Orleans Pelicans fans have plenty to look forward to now that the NBA’s 2024-25 season schedule has been completely revealed. The front office’s gamble at a point guard upgrade with Dejounte Murray was the biggest move to […]

The Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans made one of the biggest trades of the off-season. Dejounte Murray went from the Hawks to the Pelicans in a blockbuster trade and is set to make his return to Atlanta on December 2. The Hawks received two first-round picks and Larry Nance Jr. in exchange for the […]

No move in the NBA player acquisition market is made in a vacuum. There are always salary floors and luxury tax to consider, along with how the move increases the chances of beating other teams. The New Orleans Pelicans swapped out spare parts for Dejounte Murray, getting better on paper. Raising the talent level in […]

Amid swirling trade rumors and intense speculation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have consistently emerged as the front-runners to make a bold move for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram. As the NBA gears up for the 2024-25 season, the Cavaliers’ interest in Ingram has become more pronounced, marking them as the team most likely to benefit […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament has a new name as it enters its second year of operations, as the Emirates NBA Cup will now determine the league’s midseason champion. Adam Silver and the NBA saw huge success with the instillation of this in-season tournament last year, and even more attention is expected to be cast on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the clock despite the NBA Draft having wrapped up in June. No, EVP David Griffin’s last two items on the offseason to-do list are sorting out the center position and signing Trey Murphy to a contract extension. The starting and closing options for paint patrolling will be figured out […]

The New Orleans Pelicans knew they had to make some upgrades this summer. Executive Vice President David Griffin stressed the point during the team’s exit interviews. Being swept out of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed some significant weaknesses. Plugging those holes immediately became the priority in a highly competitive Western Conference. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are at a pivotal juncture with Zion Williamson entering his prime. With a roster brimming with talent, head coach Willie Green faces the challenge of optimizing rotations to maximize team performance. One strategic move that could pay dividends is convincing veteran guard CJ McCollum to embrace a bench role to help […]

Willie Green’s first big decision after being hired by the New Orleans Pelicans was a call to EVP David Griffin about Herb Jones. The first-time head coach was going to start the team’s second-round pick, a rarity in the NBA. It was a gamble that has paid off tremendously. Jones oozes a defensive prowess that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are making significant moves this offseason. Yves Missi and Antonio Reeves are the front office’s most recent NBA Draft additions. Trading Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. ensures a new-look squad will grace the Smoothie King Center court next season. Fans not the arena will notice a big difference in how […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ quest to find a suitable trade partner for Brandon Ingram has hit another roadblock. The Utah Jazz were once considered one of the most sensible potential destinations for the talented forward. Utah President Danny Ainge put a damp town on those small fires by inking Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract […]

Offseason breaks lead to odd stats. There is one that is disheartening for both the New Orleans Pelicans and Nike’s Jordan Brand. Zion Williamson has blown out more Nike sneakers (1) in front of President Obama than appearances in NBA Playoffs games (0). The All-Star had a career-high in games played last season but came […]

In the ever-volatile landscape of the NBA, rumors and speculations about player trades are as common as slam dunks and three-pointers. Recently, trade rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram, the star forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, garnered significant attention. However, a notable update from Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show has shed new light on […]

The Las Vegas NBA2K25 Summer League trip was a disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans going by the win-loss records. Fans hoping for Jordan Hawkins (2023) and Yves Missi (2024) to prove worthy of their first-round pick statuses had good reason to feel short-changed after going winless (0-5) in Sin City. Missi was a bit […]

New Orleans Pelicans franchise star Zion Williamson has been working all offseason to get back to NBA action as an injury-plagued 2023-24 season allowed him and his fans just 29 games during the campaign. He’s one of the most exciting and freakish talents in the league today and fans have been keeping their fingers cross […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up for another season under head coach Willie Green’s stewardship. Now going to his fourth year in charge, the Detroit Mercy alum is facing some new challenges, with some more welcomed than others. Fitting in Dejounte Murray around Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram is a good problem. The challenge […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had themselves an eventful offseason, and yet here they are, with August on its way, still yet to address their pressing need at the center position after letting Jonas Valanciunas walk in free agency and sending Larry Nance Jr. away in the Dejounte Murray trade. But are the Pelicans simply […]

Executive Vice President David Griffin has made significant moves this offseason, including acquiring All-Star guard Dejounte Murray and signing veteran center Daniel Theis. New Orleans also nabbed promising Baylor big man Yves Missi and sharpshooting Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, the revamped front office stuck with the homegrown core despite […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a stage for many remarkable performances. Two representatives from the New Orleans Pelicans have been making their marks on the Games, though their respective national teams are getting far different results. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Theis (Germany) are making significant impacts and lasting memories but only one […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are due for some new threads, and luckily enough, NBA Jersey Leak Season is just getting started. Some teams will have five looks, others just four, and the Boston Celtics will have another notch on their golden championship stags. Fans of the Pelicans will have a chance to add something new […]

The NBA’s Southwest Division is no joke. The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs all have reason to believe they will make the NBA Playoffs next season. Each organization has made significant moves this offseason in free agency and decision-makers are now turning the scouting pages to focus […]

Most of the major dominoes of the 2024 NBA offseason period have already fallen. But there is still one major player who could change the landscape of the NBA contending picture — Lauri Markkanen. All offseason long, many eyes have been on the Utah Jazz in anticipation of whether or not they would be keeping […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a question mark at the center position heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. Jonas Valanciunas was a free agent and he was acquired by the Washington Wizards in a sign and trade with the Pelicans. Valanciunas’ departure in free agency leaves the Pelicans thin at center, but they claimed second-year […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a relatively quiet NBA free agency period with their main offseason move coming via trade. The Pelicans added Dejounte Murray in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks in hopes of becoming a perennial contender in the Western Conference. But the Pelicans did have a couple of signings during the […]

The NBA Draft and Summer League sessions are in the past. Some events (like Men’s Soccer) have already kicked off but the 2024 Paris Olympics do not officially open until July 26. Free agency has cooled off as much as the trade market. The downtime can lead to stir-craziness. Fortunately, fans can find an outlet […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had to replace nearly all of the team’s minutes at the center position from a season ago going into the initial NBA Free Agency frenzy. Jonas Valanciunas jumped ship in a sign-and-trade to the Washington Wizards. Dependable backups Larry Nance Jr. and Cody Zeller were sent to the Atlanta Hawks in […]

The NBA’s summer events are all old news now that the Miami Heat have won the NBA 2k25 Summer League Championship. Veterans are wrapping up vacations while rookies prepare for the ramped-up intensity of a first professional training camp. There is no time off for several Southwest Division stars though. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans did not win a game during NBA2k25 Summer League play in Las Vegas. That has not stopped the front office from handing out deals to a couple of the team’s most crucial contributors. The franchise’s 2022 second-round draft-and-stash prospect, Karlo Matkovic, signed a contract in the middle of the summer slate. […]

The highs of winning and the consequences of losing in Las Vegas can vary wildly. One person’s jackpot is just another’s spare change. Players vying for roster spots and training camp considerations during NBA Summer League action are no different. An experienced lottery pick and a rookie second-rounder will be judged differently even when posting […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are leaving NBA2k25 Summer League action without a win but the organization is not coming home completely empty-handed. There are plenty of lessons to learn from a winless venture in Las Vegas. EVP David Griffin and head coach Willie Green were just a few in attendance to see firsthand exactly what […]