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Rising Stars game just exposed the Pelicans’ biggest long-term problem

Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears shined at Rising Stars, but their breakout may expose a long-term dilemma the Pelicans can’t ignore.
Chris Lambert|22 hours ago

The rookie leap Pelicans fans have been waiting for may be coming soon

Improved efficiency and all-around production point toward a potential second-half breakout for Pelicans’ rookie guard Jeremiah Fears.
Chris Lambert|Feb 13, 2026

Bucks just exposed Pelicans' biggest trade deadline mistake

The Bucks have found a breakout wing in Ousmane Dieng, and his early production is a reminder of the buy-low opportunity the Pels missed at the trade deadline.
Chris Lambert|Feb 13, 2026

Jeremy Sochan would only make the Pelicans’ biggest problem worse

Jeremy Sochan may intrigue the Pelicans, but his skill set would only worsen the team’s biggest roster flaw.
Chris Lambert|Feb 12, 2026

Jose Alvarado needed just three games to expose the Pelicans’ costly mistake

In just his third game for the New York Knicks, Jose Alvarado made NBA history and, in turn, reminded the Pelicans of their costly deadline move.
Chris Lambert|Feb 12, 2026

An eye-opening situation in Miami may solve two Pelicans flaws

The Pelicans have a major opportunity to land a future building block this summer in Miami Heat big Kel’el Ware.
Chris Lambert|Feb 11, 2026

NBA expansion could be saving grace Pelicans fans have been waiting for

With NBA expansion on the horizon, a move to the East for the Pelicans could give New Orleans a clearer path back to playoff relevance and long-term success.
Chris Lambert|Feb 10, 2026

Pelicans continue to prove they’re in the NBA’s worst position with no clear plan to escape

The Pelicans continue to be a team that can only beat bad teams and isn't anywhere near contention despite the front office remaining attached to the core.
Chris Lambert|Feb 10, 2026

Elite track record leaves Pelicans with painfully obvious path to chase

The Pelicans’ lack of draft capital makes their path forward clear, and Troy Weaver’s draft history explains why selling for picks may be necessary.
Chris Lambert|Feb 9, 2026

Pelicans next move following trade deadline is painfully obvious

After waiving Dalen Terry, the Pelicans have a clear path to converting Bryce McGowens from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract.
Chris Lambert|Feb 7, 2026

Jose Alvarado trade details prove Pelicans got fleeced

The New Orleans Pelicans trade deadline decision look even more pathetic following full Jose Alvarado trade details coming out.
Chris Lambert|Feb 7, 2026

Knicks continue to crush Pelicans fans in latest mock draft

The New York Knicks landed Morez Johnson Jr. in Fansided's latest mock draft, who would be the perfect addition for the struggling New Orleans Pelicans.
Chris Lambert|Feb 6, 2026

Pelicans offseason plan just got flipped upside down by head-scratching Giannis' call

The New Orleans Pelicans once held a potentially valuable future pick from the Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to stay has significantly diminished that pick’s upside.
Chris Lambert|Feb 6, 2026

Pelicans are borrowing a strategy from the wrong franchise on how to rebuild

If the New Orleans Pelicans don't enter a rebuild soon, they suffer a similar fate to the one the Chicago Bulls did this trade deadline.
Chris Lambert|Feb 6, 2026

Pelicans wasted a golden opportunity to make the trade deadline matter

The Pelicans had a chance to define their direction at the trade deadline and instead chose to remain in purgatory.
Chris Lambert|Feb 5, 2026

Pelicans' Jose Alvarado trade forces tearful goodbye for no good reason

The New Orleans Pelicans decision to trade Jose Alvarado has left fans heartbroken at the deadline.
Chris Lambert|Feb 5, 2026

Latest rumblings of Pelicans' plans will have fans endlessly frustrated

As the trade deadline arrives, the Pelicans’ reported plans have left fans frustrated, with the front office viewing a struggling roster as playoff-caliber despite mounting evidence otherwise.
Chris Lambert|Feb 5, 2026

Pelicans will instantly regret watching deadeye scorer join Thunder for pennies

The New Orleans Pelicans just fumbled a real chance to fix their most significant need while still planning for the future.
Chris Lambert|Feb 4, 2026

Pelicans dreams of dumping Zion are all but dead after latest trades

Two moves by an Eastern Conference team strongly suggest they are no longer pursuing a trade for Zion Williamson.
Chris Lambert|Feb 3, 2026

NBA on NBC podcaster says quiet part out loud about Pelicans future

The New Orleans Pelicans have a ton of question marks about their future, but none are bigger than this one.
Chris Lambert|Feb 3, 2026
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