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Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (right) is congratulated by forward Zion Williamson (left) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pelicans have an incredible Jeremiah Fears realization bubbling to the surface

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Apr 4, 2026

Pelicans have Saddiq Bey trend to consider before offering an extension this summer

Chris Lambert

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Apr 2, 2026

The postseason could bring an opportunity Pelicans fans have waited years for

Chris Lambert

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Apr 1, 2026

The Pelicans are entering the offseason with a flawed approach—and the rest of the league is well aware of it

Chris Lambert

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Apr 1, 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

The Pelicans must embrace a major change in the final stretch of the season

Chris Lambert

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA: Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) reacts during the second half against the Florida Gators during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Derik Queen’s biggest flaw looks worse than ever as Pelicans fall back to square one

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Mar 31, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Pelicans’ biggest flaw has hit a new low, and the front office needs to step in

Chris Lambert

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Mar 30, 2026

Feb 25, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans' offseason plans come with one major caveat the front office can’t ignore

Chris Lambert

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Mar 28, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego chats with assistant Casey Hill during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Patience should define how the Pelicans approach their most important offseason decision

Chris Lambert

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Mar 26, 2026

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

NBA expansion has given the Pelicans a perfect escape route from their biggest problem

Chris Lambert

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Mar 25, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray hugs New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Jeremiah Fears’ rookie year continues to see him level up in ways fans could only wish

Chris Lambert

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Mar 25, 2026

Oct 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) smiles before a game against the Orlando Magic at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson’s turnaround just gave the Pelicans a decision no one expected

Chris Lambert

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Mar 24, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to a call during overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Bill Simmons reignites Pelicans relocation drama as NBA expansion rumors grow

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Trey Murphy III’s next step can transcend both his future and the Pelicans’

Chris Lambert

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) talks to New Orleans Pelicans Interim Head Coach James Borrego against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans fans’ biggest worry is unnecessary and will fade with time

Chris Lambert

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Mar 22, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) talks with Interim Head Coach James Borrego while playing against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of the game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Anderson-Imagn Images

The Pelicans’ biggest offseason goal is painfully obvious—and fans should hope it happens

Chris Lambert

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Mar 21, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) reacts to taking the lead in the game against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Saddiq Bey’s Pelicans tenure continues to deliver in ways no fan thought imaginable

Chris Lambert

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) looks on against the LA Clippers during second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have one major flaw that only Dejounte Murray’s presence can fix

Chris Lambert

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) looks on against the LA Clippers during second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans' recent surge may have just altered the front office's entire offseason plan

Chris Lambert

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Mar 19, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and center DeAndre Jordan (6) speak after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Pelicans’ most unexpected move has become their most valuable piece

Chris Lambert

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Mar 18, 2026

Feb 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego chats with assistant Casey Hill during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Pelicans' rising prospect is making a strong case to be part of their future

Chris Lambert

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) knocks the ball from Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans can’t afford to ignore Yves Missi’s emergence anymore

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego reacts in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

One Arkansas prospect is the perfect sleeper draft target for the Pelicans

Chris Lambert

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) is picked up after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have one obvious Zion Williamson decision to make this offseason

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans Interim Head Coach James Borrego looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

James Borrego lays out the blueprint for the Pelicans' future

Chris Lambert

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Mar 13, 2026

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The Pelicans face a serious Herb Jones decision this summer that fans may not be ready for

Chris Lambert

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Mar 13, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) talks to interim Head Coach James Borrego against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The time has come for James Borrego to end the Pelicans' painful starting lineup experiment

Chris Lambert

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Mar 12, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) leans over Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) after making a three point basket during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Dejounte Murray is forcing the Pelicans' hand about his future

Chris Lambert

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Mar 12, 2026

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