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Oct 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole could help the Pelicans land the center they desperately need

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The Pelicans may finally be getting the Zion Williamson they were promised

Chris Lambert

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Jul 23, 2026

The Pelicans should pass on former top-5 pick attempting NBA return

Chris Lambert

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Jul 23, 2026

The Pelicans’ faith in internal growth is creating a breakout opportunity

Chris Lambert

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Jul 21, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) reacts after he dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Pelicans fans’ Daniel Gafford dream is finally within reach

Chris Lambert

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Jul 20, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Pelicans offseason is revealing a massive gamble on Yves Missi

Chris Lambert

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Jul 20, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Oduro (13) dribbles against Utah Jazz guard John Konchar (55) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans’ forgotten summer league player is the perfect two-way option

Chris Lambert

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Jul 18, 2026

May 17, 2023; Chicago, Il, USA; Kobe Bufkin talks to the media during the 2023 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans face an uncomfortable roster decision as summer league winds down

Chris Lambert

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Jul 18, 2026

Oct 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to to a play during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Pelicans’ latest move cements their status as the NBA’s laughingstock

Chris Lambert

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Jul 16, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Pelicans veteran’s comments show why Jamahl Mosley was the right hire

Chris Lambert

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Jul 14, 2026

Feb 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) reacts after a play against the Baylor Bears during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Summer League reignites conversation about the Pelicans’ most overlooked roster flaw

Chris Lambert

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Jul 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan (6) on the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The curious case of DeAndre Jordan’s contract with the Pelicans

Scott Taylor

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Jul 13, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and forward Bryson Tiller (15) react during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Summer League has narrowed the race for the Pelicans' final two-way spot to three players

Chris Lambert

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Jul 13, 2026

Emptying my notebook from the Pelicans' first summer league game

Chris Lambert

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Jul 9, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pelicans already learned Kevon Looney’s lesson the Lakers are about to learn

Chris Lambert

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Jul 8, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) celebrates a basket with guard Jeremiah Fears (0) during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

2026 Pelicans Summer League team shockingly leaves two key names off roster

Chris Lambert

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Jul 8, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Everything Pelicans fans need to know about the 2026 Summer League roster: Full roster breakdown

Chris Lambert

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Jul 7, 2026

Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

One Zion Williamson offseason development could save the Pelicans from a disastrous offseason

Chris Lambert

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Jul 6, 2026

Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

If Trey Murphy III gets traded, another Pelicans star must be the next to go

Scott Taylor

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Jul 4, 2026

Mar 8, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Pelicans’ lack of activity in free agency suggests a painful starting lineup experiment

Chris Lambert

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Jul 4, 2026

Nov 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Yves Missi's Pelicans future get's crystal clear update fans will love to hear

Chris Lambert

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Jul 3, 2026

Dec 30, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) reacts to a foul called against the LA Clippers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Early NBA free agency is giving the Pelicans all the more reason to reset

Chris Lambert

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Jul 2, 2026

Feb 6, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts towards the official after a play during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pelicans miss out on franchise-altering Jaylen Brown opportunity as 76ers swoop in

Chris Lambert

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Jul 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts to a foul call against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans sit back and watch Western Conference rival snatch up perfect free-agent target

Chris Lambert

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Less is more for the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason

Scott Taylor

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan (6) on the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Pelicans' opening free agent signing has left Joe Dumars with minimal flexibility

Chris Lambert

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Jul 1, 2026

July 9, 2009; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons president Joe Dumars during the press conference to introduce their new head coach John Kuester at their practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans summer league blueprint is starting to be revealed

Chris Lambert

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Pelicans must enter the Jalen Duren sweepstakes after latest reports

Scott Taylor

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Jun 29, 2026

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