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The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to improve their roster this offseason, and they could be looking for a specific player to make them better, according to The Stein Line. “Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, by contrast, is expected to be a slowing-moving process in Golden State,” the Stein Line wrote. “It did not appear, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are declining a team option on their assists-per-minute leader ahead of free agency. New Orleans is coming off a dismal season, recording just 21 wins in the Western Conference, which should be even more competitive next year. The roster is undergoing significant changes, having already traded Brandon Ingram and recently traded […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise. The Pelicans are coming off of a disastrous 2024-25 season in which they finished with the second worst record in the Western […]

Derik Queen walked out of NBA Draft night fueling the future of New Orleans Pelicans basketball. But he walked into criticism as well. The Pelicans traded up to No. 13 to grab the Maryland star on Wednesday. NBA legend Joe Dumars helped facilitate the move in the Pelicans’ draft room. Yet it was Jeremiah Fears […]

Kendrick Perkins had an intriguing take to share about New Orleans Pelicans draftee Derik Queen. The Atlanta Hawks selected Queen with the 13th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft during the first round on Wednesday night. However, they sent him to New Orleans in exchange for picks, giving him a unique start to his NBA […]

Shams Charania responded to sharp criticism from NBA analyst Bill Simmons regarding the New Orleans Pelicans’ draft-night trade for Maryland center Derik Queen. The exchange drew additional attention after the Pelicans themselves joined the discussion on social media, defending their decision with a pointed remark aimed at Simmons. During the first night of the 2025 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans stunned fans and media members alike on Wednesday with a draft-night trade — and not in a good way. Despite being one of the NBA’s worst teams this past season, the Pelicans, in a move not seen often by bottom dwellers, traded away future draft capital to get back into the […]

After the NBA Draft, New Orleans Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars defended his deal with the Atlanta Hawks, as the Pelicans traded for Derik Queen at No. 13 on Wednesday. While addressing other pressing matters, such as Dejounte Murray calling out the organization in a podcast, Dumars revealed how New Orleans feels about […]

After New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sounded off on his front office after a trying 2024-25 campaign, Pelicans head of basketball operations Joe Dumars responded to the harsh remarks. After a busy draft night, where Dumars traded for Derik Queen at No. 13 with the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans addressed its relationship with Murray […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made headlines on NBA Draft night, and it wasn’t just because of who they picked—it was what Derik Queen said next that stole the moment. Selected No. 13th overall by the Atlanta Hawks and quickly dealt to New Orleans, the versatile big man delivered a confident, crowd-pleasing quote that instantly fired […]

The NBA Draft is always full of trades, and Wednesday night was no different. While the beginning of the NBA Draft was relatively quiet on the trade front, the deals started to come in thick and fast after the first few picks were made. In the end, perhaps none of the deals had the ramifications […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went through as big of a nightmare season as they could go through during the 2024-25 season. Coming off a playoff appearance in 2024, the Pelicans fell all the way off, winning just 21 games this past season, ending up with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans moved up to grab another lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft via a draft night trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The Pelicans sent the No. 23 pick in the draft as well as future first round pick to the Hawks in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick. The Pelicans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards both finished near the bottom of their conferences. However, both teams had different obstacles throughout the season. The Pelicans were ravaged by injuries, including one that ended CJ McCollum’s season in late March. The Wizards, on the other hand, started the season hoping Jordan Poole could lead their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading veteran guard CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards in a package that sends Jordan Poole to New Orleans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. McCollum is heading to the Wizards along with Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick in exchange for Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had another forgettable season after finishing the year with only 21 wins. It’s safe to say that the team is headed towards another rebuilding chapter. Fortunately, the Pelicans will be one of the major players at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. The team currently owns the seventh and 23rd picks. It’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft, and they could be looking at an array of talent with the selection. This draft offers some intriguing prospects in the lottery, and it would be hard to go wrong so early, especially with where the Pelicans are picking. As of now, […]

It was apt that construction sounds could be heard bouncing off the Smoothie King Center’s walls during the “Beyond the Record: Second Chances Summit” hosted by Zion Williamson’s open-for-business New Orleans Pelicans. This is a city accustomed to constant remodeling by well-monied interests as the community’s greater individual needs get drowned out by tourist revelries […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been crowned NBA champions for the first time, and Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Now, the league turns their attention to the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday, as the level of uncertainty surrounding who will end up where after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray recently revealed a deeply personal story involving former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, highlighting the Hall of Famer’s impact beyond basketball. During his appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Murray shared that Popovich once tried to relocate his mother to San Antonio after she was shot during his […]

It was a rough year for the New Orleans Pelicans as the team finished the regular season with a 21-61 record. With the NBA Draft around the corner, star guard Dejounte Murray put the franchise on blast after experiencing one of the worst seasons of his career. During a guest appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers have made a trade involving draft picks with eight days until the 2025 NBA Draft. After fielding offers for the 23rd overall pick in this year’s draft, the Pacers have decided to trade this selection to the Pelicans, along with the draft rights to Mojave King, for Indiana’s […]

Kon Kneuppel’s limited athleticism has been a frequent criticism regarding his ceiling as a top-10 NBA draft pick. The Duke forward did not test at the Draft Combine last month due to an ankle injury. However, he has since completed the required pre-draft testing, and the numbers are sure to turn heads. Kneuppel posted a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans hired a new executive vice president ahead of the 2025 offseason. Joe Dumars joins a regime that features Bryson Graham as the general manager after years in the league offices. The new-look front office’s first big challenge is the 2025 NBA Draft. The Pelicans received the seventh pick in the lottery, […]

New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, potentially via a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still trying to find a ‘focal point’ as recently-hired EVP Joe Dumars settles into the job. Other executives are giving the new front office little time to figure things out. According to league sources, more than a handful of teams are inquiring about what it would take to pry Trey […]

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. Therefore, the Pelicans front […]

Chris Paul addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the vetoed 2011 trade that would have sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers, offering clarity on the situation during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. “Just so you know that Lakers situation isn’t allegedly,” Paul said, pushing back against the notion that the league […]

The Pelicans face a pivotal offseason, needing to address roster health, make strategic choices in the 2025 NBA Draft, and navigate complex player situations. With a blend of promising young talent and valuable draft assets, the team has the tools to reshape its future trajectory. Coming off a 49-win season in 2023/24, the Pelicans had […]

As rumors have surrounded New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, Joe Dumars, spoke about the plans surrounding the former No. 1 overall pick. Away from basketball, the Pelicans player in Williamson also has allegations of rape according to a recent lawsuit, adding more controversy to the 24-year-old. […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ star forward Zion Williamson is facing legal trouble, as he’s in a lawsuit facing rape allegations. The organization has been quiet about the allegations so far; however, on Tuesday, team owner Gayle Benson broke her silence and addressed the situation. While talking with reporters of WWL-TV, an affiliate of CBS News based […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly have no untouchables on their team in regards to possible trades this offseason, the one name that has been centered around rumors has been Zion Williamson. With the recent Los Angeles court filing that accuses the Pelicans forward of rape, there’s no doubt that there could be teams looking […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have numerous questions to answer throughout this offseason, but it’s certain that former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will be at the center of their plans. Although the 2024-25 season didn’t necessarily go according to plan, Williamson continues to expand his reach over at Jordan Brand as one of their […]

The New York Knicks stand on the precipice of greatness. After a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign that saw them reach the Eastern Conference Finals and post a 51-31 record, the franchise is closer to an NBA title than it has been in decades. But as the dust settles on another playoff heartbreak, the message is clear, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans shook up their front office this year when they fired David Griffin and hired Joe Dumars as the new president of basketball operations. With the offseason approaching and the NBA Draft less than one month away, questions continue to surround the Pelicans in terms of what direction they will take this […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been named the defendant in a lawsuit filed against him in Los Angeles on Thursday. This lawsuit, which was submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that Williamson raped, kidnapped, and terrorized the plaintiff, who is one of his exes, on multiple occasions throughout their yearslong relationship, […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arguably the best top-eight rotation in basketball. They just lost in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they have to prepare for getting much thinner. Nickel Alexander-Walker is an unrestricted free agent, and Naz Reid has a player option […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans are both in interesting positions as they enter the 2025 offseason. For Milwaukee, the future is completely unknown as it awaits to see if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded. New Orleans, meanwhile, would appear to be in a rebuild, but the question marks around Zion Williamson remain. Williamson, […]