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Oct 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) dunks during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Pelicans’ preseason finale suggests Yves Missi’s starting spot is safe for now

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Oct 19, 2026

Saddiq Bey’s best preseason game came right on time for the Pelicans

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Oct 18, 2026

Pelicans’ preseason finale proved Jeremiah Fears must start on opening night

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Oct 17, 2026

Pelicans’ shooting woes need help, and Jaron Pierre Jr. deserves a look

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Pelicans’ win-by-committee center experiment is already falling apart

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

3 Biggest takeaways from Pelicans' second preseason win against the Mavericks

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Oct 14, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes could be the Pelicans’ answer to finding their next franchise player

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 6, 2026; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Jamahl Mosley watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jamahl Mosley’s offensive issues in Orlando might be resurfacing with the Pelicans

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Oct 12, 2026

Jan 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to an officials call in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Three overlooked Pelicans have shown this preseason they could be perfect role players

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Oct 11, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley speaks to guard Jordan Poole (3) during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jamahl Mosley must reward Jordan Poole’s strong preseason with a starting spot

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Oct 10, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pelicans' preseason has proved Derik Queen doesn't fit their win-now timeline

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Oct 9, 2026

Oct 6, 2026; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) and guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (24) celebrate after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Pelicans' second unit gave Jamahl Mosley a starting point after preseason opener

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Oct 7, 2026

Oct 6, 2026; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) defends during the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Pelicans' preseason opener poured cold water on the continuity argument

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Oct 7, 2026

Feb 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Bryce McGowens (11) of Rip City Remix celebrates during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Bryce McGowens' defensive work should endear him to Pelicans new HC Jamahl Mosley

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Oct 6, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) takes part in media day at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Jamahl Mosley's decision to start Jordan Poole makes more sense than you think

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Oct 5, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) reacts to making a game leading dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Saddiq Bey is locked in with the Pelicans after media day quote about loyalty

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Oct 5, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) reacts to no call while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Joe Dumars' views on Bennedict Mathurin's defensive upside is wishful thinking

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Oct 4, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) walks off the court after the win against the Utah Jazz at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jeremiah Fears' media day comments suggest he can help fix the Pelicans' shooting flaws

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Oct 3, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley and forward Trey Murphy III (25) take part in media day in the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Trey Murphy III's focus on wins over stats is what the Pelicans need to embrace

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Oct 2, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore, left, chats with New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen, center, and forward Julian Reese (15) after a game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Julian Reese could be a DMV home run for Troy Weaver and the Pelicans

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Oct 2, 2026

Mar 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) reacts to a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Jamahl Mosley's media day comments all but confirmed Herb Jones' starting role

Chris Lambert

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Oct 1, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) takes part in media day in the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The time to buy Zion Williamson stock is now after his motivated media day quote

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Oct 1, 2026

Jan 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to an officials call in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Pelicans may have found the perfect center-by-committee plan after media day

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Sep 29, 2026

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call against him following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Joe Dumars challenges Zion Williamson to become a shooter at media day, but I’m skeptical

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Sep 28, 2026

Jan 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to dunking the ball through the arm of Utah Jazz forward Drew Eubanks (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Yves Missi's offensive growth could unlock a something different with Zion Williamson

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Sep 27, 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

Pelicans are once again fumbling the perfect formula to unlock Zion Williamson's best tool

Chris Lambert

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Sep 26, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans' depth could be Jamahl Mosley's biggest weapon or what sinks them this season

Chris Lambert

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Sep 25, 2026

Feb 23, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) hugs forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half against the Miami Heat at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans may have already missed their Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones trade window

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Sep 24, 2026

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