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The Chicago Bulls’ offense is quite impressive. They have loads of playmakers and 3-point shooters on the roster. However, they won’t be able to get to the next level as the defense currently stands. Chicago is 26th in opponents’ points per game (121.9). They lack both perimeter and interior defenders, and it will likely take […]

The numbers are ugly, the film is worse, and the results are sinking a season of promise. Zion Williamson’s prideful New Orleans Pelicans know their defense has been a glaring, season-long vulnerability, a leaky dam threatening to wash away any NBA Play-In Tournament aspirations. Herb Jones can only do so much alone. Thankfully, interim head […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face a delicate balancing act as they welcome back key players from injury, with interim head coach James Borrego making it clear that the team won’t rush anyone into uncomfortable rotations. Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson’s reintegrations are prime examples of the new training philosophy, though fans can also look to […]

As NBA trade rumors continue to intensify ahead of the February deadline, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly not the only Western Conference team monitoring the availability of New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, league executives believe Murphy has drawn interest from multiple teams across the conference, even […]

To the surprise of many, the Detroit Pistons are atop the Eastern Conference standings. This comes just two years after they tied the record for consecutive losses. The Pistons have the talent to get into the NBA Finals, and if there is a year to go all in, it is this year. Injuries are preventing […]

Zion Williamson’s career has been incredibly frustrating for fans to follow. The first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson was drafted with the potential to be an all-time great. His explosive athleticism, finishing prowess, and fluidity in motion made him a can’t-miss prospect, and the New Orleans Pelicans banked on his talents by […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a trainwreck so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-22 despite a recent road win over the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans were not expected to be a contender coming into this season, but few could have envisioned the team being this atrocious, especially considering they do […]

As fans have been waiting for an injury update for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, it does seem like there is at least a chance he plays in Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. With the Williamson-less Pelicans beating the Portland Trail Blazers last Thursday, it was one of the six games that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans provided a key injury update on forward Zion Williamson as they prepare for a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Williamson practiced Saturday and will be listed as questionable to play, marking a potential step toward his return as the Pelicans look to build momentum following a much-needed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans recently got Herb Jones back in the lineup after dealing with a calf injury, but lost him again for the time being as he was given an ejection during the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herb Jones’ ejection occurred right before halftime of the Pelicans game against the Blazers […]

Joe Dumars understood the confusion the NBA world had towards the moves he made this past offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was active throughout the 2025 NBA Draft, where they drafted Derik Queen while making trades with their draft picks. This caught many by surprise, as one NBA executive told Ohm Youngmisuk […]

Trade chatter around the Los Angeles Lakers (17–7) continues to intensify, but the team’s most frequently linked target may not be attainable. According to a Thursday report from The Athletic’s Dan Woike, New Orleans Pelicans wing Herbert Jones sits atop the Lakers’ internal wish list — yet league signals indicate the Pelicans have no interest […]

Jordan Poole has not played for the New Orleans Pelicans since Nov. 4 due to a left quad strain. Now, after missing over a month’s worth of action, it appears as if Poole could make his return on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. For the first time in weeks, Poole has had his […]

Add former NBA forward Richard Jefferson to the growing list of the recently formed Derik Queen Fans Club. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie has continued to turn heads with his impressive performances. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had high praise for Queen after their matchup last month, while NBA legend Tim Duncan has also taken […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got an epic performance from big man Derik Queen on Monday. Queen posted a triple-double, leading his team in a close loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Following the game, Queen had a message to his doubters. “It means a lot. It’s pretty good for a person that didn’t have a […]

Class of 2025’s Derik Queen has been a surprise success for the New Orleans Pelicans, averaging 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists thus far despite being only the 13th pick from the draft. Against the San Antonio Spurs, despite his team losing 135-132, Queen recorded his best-ever performance in the NBA, joining an exclusive […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fell short against the San Antonio Spurs, 135-132, on Monday at Smoothie King Center. But there were many positives to take away from the loss. Derik Queen continued his impressive run with his first triple-double, finishing with 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also had four […]

Bill Simmons had an intriguing trade scenario for the New Orleans Pelicans, especially when it involves Trey Murphy III. Murphy is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Pelicans. He has elevated into a two-way star, shining as a standout on both sides of the ball. However, the team’s struggles […]

On Monday night, Derik Queen didn’t just have a breakout moment; he delivered a statement performance that may go down as one of the most shocking early-career explosions of the season. In a thrilling late finish, the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the San Antonio Spurs 135-132, but the rookie center was the engine behind […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen recently received high praise from San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. That’s why when the Pelicans hosted the Spurs at Smoothie King Center on Monday, Queen balled out. Queen registered his first triple-double in the NBA after tallying 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He shot 11-of-15 from […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans begin a blistering holiday schedule, two of their key perimeter threats have unfortunately hit a cold spell from beyond the arc. However, despite the season-long struggles to find a consistent rhythm, interim coach James Borrego is not sounding any alarms about Trey Murphy III or Saddiq Bey. The team’s two […]

Playing with “speed and violence” has been a tenet of James Borrego’s since being elevated to the head job. Turning every change of possession, make or miss by the opponent, into an opportunity for Jeremiah Fears to ignite the break has been a catalyst for quick transitions and an aggressive pace. Fellow rookie Derik Queen […]

Learning curves are usually steep at the NBA level and interim head coach James Borrego knows it’s especially challenging for rookies. That is why the New Orleans Pelicans are simplifying their defensive schemes to shield Derik Queen from being overwhelmed defensively, an approach that is already paying off as the 19-year-old adjusts to NBA speed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, and their poor start resulting in the firing of head coach Willie Green. As the season progresses, trade rumors involving Pelicans star Zion Williamson are inevitable. The Pelicans are reportedly open to trading Williamson, and count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as one of the voices […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are displaying varying levels of promise, and the team is showing more fight in the third quarter lately, but those positive developments are not enough to soothe fans’ present distress. The Pels (3-20) are 1-14 since Nov. 8 and already sit six games out of the […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans made a coaching change after a dismal start to the season, one glaring issue lingered behind Willie Green. A tenure defined by disastrous third-quarter collapses required a simple, yet brutal, fix by interim James Borrego. Thankfully, it was not about complicated schemes, but about a mindset that Jeremiah Fears and […]

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving reinforcements for a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans that will have tank implications. After resting during Thursday’s 123-110 loss to the Utah Jazz on a back-to-back, Michael Porter Jr. does not have an injury designation on Saturday vs. the Pelicans. Brooklyn listed Porter Jr. as out due to lower […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans are growing weaker by the day, as they watch their injury-ravaged squad lose almost every night. Misery continued to permeate the Smoothie King Center on Thursday, following a 125-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Pels did at least dodge a bullet when it comes to the health of their […]

With Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans spiraling to a 3-18 start and already drifting out of postseason contention, the franchise’s focus has shifted from salvaging the season to reshaping its future. Interim coach James Borrego is navigating that transition in real time, tasked with helping the front office evaluate the roster ahead of a trade […]

Chris Paul is one of the best players in Los Angeles Clippers history, but his first stint with the team went a lot smoother than his second time around. The all-time great point guard signed with the team in the offseason in what was supposed to be a heartwarming send-off into retirement. Paul is retiring […]

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse. What began as a story of untapped potential has devolved into a saga of constant uncertainty, trade rumors, frustration, and reevaluation. League […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been among the most disappointing teams in the league this year, currently sitting at 3-18 ahead of Tuesday night’s game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. As is typically the case, Zion Williamson has already missed significant time due to injury, and on Tuesday, the team got a rough update regarding his […]

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the lowly New Orleans Pelicans team that simply may be looking for a way to speed up time. This season has been painful for the team that currently has a 3-17 record, and not even a head coaching change, with James Borrego stepping into interim duties in […]

The education of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is being guided by a unique coaching perspective, one that sees flashes of two distinct, brilliant point guards from James Borrego’s past. The Big Easy’s interim bench boss has coached Tony Parker and LaMelo Ball, seeing a bit of both in Fears. Everyone in the building […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III gave Dub Nation a real scare Saturday night, taking a hard fall in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center. Golden State beat reporter Kenzo Fukada noted that the spill looked similar to the one Butler suffered in last season’s playoff series against the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, currently at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 3-16 record. The Pelicans are looking to get in the win column with a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, but they will be a little short-handed. Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Jonathan Kuminga is on the injury report alongside Stephen Curry, who is ruled out with a left quad injury. Kuminga is listed as questionable and could return on Saturday. Kuminga is dealing with a knee injury, while Al Horford is dealing with a right sciatic nerve […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week. Against the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA Cup matchup, Missi flashed elite two-way potential with a soaring […]

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans finally snapped their nine-game losing streak on Monday night in a 143-130 takedown of the Chicago Bulls. Zion Williamson did lead the team in scoring, looking like the healthy version of himself once more. In only his third game back after a lengthy absence brought forth by a hamstring strain, […]