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Feb 9, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) reacts after a basket against Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Pelicans' biggest offseason move could save Herb Jones' future in New Orleans

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Aug 18, 2026

Pelicans just found their perfect insurance policy with Trendon Watford signing

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Aug 17, 2026

Jamahl Mosley has one major starting lineup decision that could shape the Pelicans’ season

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Aug 17, 2026

Pelicans schedule delivers nightmare scenario as they try to put injuries in the past

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Aug 16, 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

Pelicans' schedule release is a brutal reminder of their bizarre offseason

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Aug 15, 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 first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans schedule release sets up early test of their controversial offseason plan

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Aug 14, 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

Pelicans schedule release delivers 3 painful reminders of opportunities Joe Dumars missed

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Aug 13, 2026

Jan 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NBA schedule release sees the Pelicans thrown to the wolves on opening night

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Aug 13, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans schedule release reminds fans of the perfect chance to crash Wemby’s homecoming party

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Aug 12, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

How and where to watch every Pelicans game in 2026-27: TV, streaming, radio & more

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Aug 12, 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 NBA Cup schedule release immediately puts Joe Dumars' gamble under the microscope

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Aug 12, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The one X-factor that will decide if Dejounte Murray is the perfect point guard for the Pelicans

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Aug 11, 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

Jamahl Mosley has one obvious decision to unlock Zion Williamson’s greatest strength

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Aug 10, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33 reacts after scoring a basket during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Myles Turner isn’t the answer to the Pelicans center problems fans think he is

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Aug 9, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Former Pelicans fan favorite may have just set Saddiq Bey's extension market

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Aug 6, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) reacts while taking a one-handed shot during warm ups before playing against the New York Knicks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

New Jrue Holiday update keeps Pelicans reunion dream alive

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Aug 5, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after dunking against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

A Trey Murphy III trade only makes sense in this one scenario

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Aug 3, 2026

Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach Lavine (8) reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Latest Kings update keeps Pelicans’ Zach LaVine dream alive

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Aug 3, 2026

Feb 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Pelicans must quickly pivot from Bennedict Mathurin to a better fit

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Aug 1, 2026

Mar 15, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons general manager Joe Dumars during the game against the Indiana Pacers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans quietly lose underrated frontcourt insurance to overseas move

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Jul 31, 2026

Jan 8, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Christian Koloko (35) reacts after being called for a foul against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Koloko is another reminder of the Pelicans’ biggest flaw

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Jul 29, 2026

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts after a half court shot during media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Pelicans’ quiet offseason makes Jordan Poole their biggest X factor

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Jul 28, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pelicans can’t afford to stay silent on Saddiq Bey's future any longer

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Jul 27, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) reacts to making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Herb Jones has more at stake than anyone else on the Pelicans next season

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Jul 26, 2026

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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Jul 25, 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

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

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Jul 23, 2026

Aug 9, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Croatia shooting guard Mario Hezonja (8) reacts during the game against Argentina during the men's basketball preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

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

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Jul 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matković (17) and guard Bryce McGowens (11) box out Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) on a free throw attempt during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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

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Jul 21, 2026

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