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The end of December is not only a time to celebrate all of your achievements over the last year and the holidays with friends and family, but it’s also for trade talks and intel spreading across the NBA. With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to unwrap the latest trade intel […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones was unable to finish Saturday night’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers after suffering a head injury, forcing the team to adjust on the fly despite cruising to a comfortable 128-109 win. Jones was ruled out for the remainder of the contest after taking an accidental hit to the face […]

The Golden State Warriors are not where they envisioned would be with over a third of the season having already gone. They are currently sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference standings with a substandard 13-15 record, and their team is looking like a shell of the one that defeated the Houston Rockets in […]

Outside of the Smoothie King Center, two-time All-Star Zion Williamson dominates the headlines alongside rookie Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears. Inside league circles and the rejuvenated New Orleans Pelicans practice facility, even interim head coach James Borrego concedes Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III’s voices are what cut through all the noise. However, the two […]

Herb Jones accomplished a franchise feat Chris Paul last pulled off in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Jones is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Pelicans. He’s developed into a solid two-way player for the team, especially on the defensive side of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have performed well so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 18-7 ahead of Thursday night’s game on the road against the Utah Jazz. Luka Doncic has played like an MVP candidate throughout the season, with LeBron James looking more like himself in recent games since returning from injury. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Amid New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson’s return to the lineup after missing nearly all of November, Jordan Poole and Herb Jones received their respective injury updates for Monday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans will look to snap a nine-game losing streak without Poole or Jones. Poole, who’s been out for nearly the […]

Hope has flickered like a faulty scoreboard for far too long in the Smoothie King Center, so the New Orleans Pelicans made a not-so-bold pivot to James Borrego. Joe Dumars had little choice after being given the green light by team governor Gayle Benson. A decision to fire Willie Green did not hinge on a […]

The Golden State Warriors entered the 2025-26 season with the goal of being a contender for a championship. If not for a Stephen Curry hamstring injury in the second round of last season’s playoffs, they may have made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. That’s how good the team was in the […]

There may be no team more perplexing this offseason than the New Orleans Pelicans. After a disastrous 21-win 2024-25 campaign, most analysts expected a full-scale rebuild. Instead, the front office has zagged when the consensus said zig, making aggressive trades, overpaying in the draft, and tying up long-term cap space for a team that’s nowhere […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are securing one of their most reliable two-way players for the long term. On Thursday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the franchise and forward Herb Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension. The deal solidifies Jones’ place as a core member of the team as it begins a new […]

The New Orleans Pelicans ensured that one of their top players remains in a Pelicans jersey for the next several years after coming to an agreement on a contract extension with Herb Jones during the onset of NBA Summer League. Herb Jones’ contract extension with the Pelicans is for three years and worth around $68 […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their championship push stopped by something completely out of control in 2025, as they quickly bowed out in the second round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves after Stephen Curry went down with a hamstring injury in Game 1. However, the Warriors proved after the trade deadline that they […]

The Indiana Pacers didn’t just lose the battle in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they also lost the war. In addition to losing Game 7 of the NBA Finals in gut-wrenching fashion, falling behind after a turnover fest in the third quarter en route to a 103-91 defeat, they also lost […]

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 […]

With the season over for the New Orleans Pelicans, rumors are the club could make some trades this offseason with Joe Dumars running the show now. Buzz is growing that All-Defensive star, Herb Jones, could be a valuable target in the trade market. Brett Siegel reports that numerous teams could be offering the Pelicans some […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the basketball world by firing head coach Michael Malone with just three games left before the postseason. General manager Calvin Booth was also let go. The team has fallen apart recently, and roster changes might be necessary in the offseason. Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere, as he is the best player […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not been able to escape the injury bug this season, and now their problems continue to go from bad to worse. Defensive ace Herb Jones has not played since Jan. 8 due to a shoulder injury, and he won’t be back anytime soon. On Wednesday, Jones underwent successful shoulder surgery […]

The New Orleans Pelicans would probably like to hit the reset button on the 2024-25 season if they could. It’s been a whirlwind of injuries and has so far culminated with the trade of Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors. More bad news appears on the way for the Pelicans in the form of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are no longer a rebuilding team—they’ve emerged as a powerhouse poised for greatness. After years of accumulating assets and carefully developing their roster, the Thunder have firmly established themselves as legitimate contenders in the Western Conference. Sporting a 36-7 record so far in the 2024-25 NBA season, Oklahoma City is enjoying […]

In each of the last two NBA trade deadlines, the Dallas Mavericks have made a major trade. In 2023, the Mavericks traded for star point guard Kyrie Irving. In 2024, the Mavericks traded for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. This season, the Mavericks have reported trade interest in New Orleans Pelicans wing Herb Jones, as […]

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaching, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads. They were once considered a team with one of the brightest outlooks in the league. Now, however, they face a reality steeped in mediocrity and unfulfilled potential. This moment calls for decisive action. For the Pelicans, the trade deadline […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that small forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a torn labrum. This news delivered yet another blow to the Pelicans’ 2024-25 season that is coming apart at the seams. In the 20 games Jones has been available for, he has provided the Pelicans with solid play. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ stretch of injury-related misfortune has continued as forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a right shoulder injury. “Pelicans announce that forward Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder. An MRI taken yesterday confirmed the injury. Jones will be out indefinitely and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are making waves across the NBA. They have solidified themselves as a formidable force in the 2024-25 season. With a remarkable 26-5 record, they are more than just contenders. They are a team that has captured the imagination of basketball fans everywhere. Powered by the dynamic duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

Losing teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) are often sellers at the NBA trade deadline. Not all teams in the cellar become sellers, though. The Pelicans are instead looking to add talent, via ClutchPoins’ Brett Siegel. “Despite being 5-21 this season, the Pelicans are not expected to be major sellers at the trade deadline. […]

The 2024-25 season could not be going any further from how the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned it would go entering the season. Ravaged by injuries once again, which has been the story for the team over the past five years, they have fallen off a cliff, bringing the rear in the Western Conference as they […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly receiving trade inquiries for CJ McCollum and Herb Jones amid ongoing speculation about Brandon Ingram’s future with the team. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, multiple teams have expressed interest in McCollum and Jones as the Pelicans navigate a challenging season. The Pelicans had high expectations entering the 2024-25 NBA […]

The New Orleans Pelicans snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The team was boosted by the return of Brandon Ingram, who had been sidelined for the previous five games due to calf soreness, and Herb Jones, who returned after missing 18 games with a shoulder sprain. […]

Saying the New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are suffering through one of the most injury-ravaged, drama-filled seasons in professional sports might be an understatement. It’s gotten that bad in the Big Easy amid Zion Williamson’s agency change, Herb Jones’ recent shoulder injury, and Dejounte Murray’s broken hand on Opening Night. The list of injury reports, timeline […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are working with a skeleton crew as Thanksgiving Day plans are being squared away. Opponents have been feasting on Willie Green’s shorthanded squad which has lacked shooting around Brandon Ingram. The defense has suffered as well but getting buckets is the entire point of basketball. Thankfully, the Pelicans will get Ingram […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reasons for positivity after seeing the anxiety-relieving medical updates on Zion Williamson (questionable) and Trey Murphy III (doubtful) before a big road game. The Orlando Magic will host the Pelicans, who have lost six of the last seven games, with both teams trying to get back into the win column. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to stay positive amid a rash of injuries to start the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Dejounte Murray (hand), Trey Murphy III (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Herb Jones (shoulder) will be missing from Willie Green’s rotations until at least mid-November. Others will be looking at December return dates, at best. […]