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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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1:10 PM CDT

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

Chris Lambert

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9:04 AM CDT

Emptying my notebook from the Pelicans' first summer league game

Chris Lambert

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Jul 9, 2026

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

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) 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 sat back and watched as perfect center solution goes to a divisional rival

Scott Taylor

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Jun 27, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) dribbles the ball court against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Pelicans' second-round pick just sealed the fate of a failed former lottery pick

Scott Taylor

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Jun 26, 2026

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

Pelicans’ Derik Queen gamble has a fresh spin to it following the 2026 NBA Draft

Chris Lambert

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 23, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Pelicans must avoid reactionary response after failing to get back into the first round

Scott Taylor

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have a clear next move after a quiet first round of the NBA Draft

Chris Lambert

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Jun 24, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Pelicans are instant winners after blockbuster Giannis-to-Miami trade

Chris Lambert

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Jun 22, 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

Pelicans’ overlooked Saddiq Bey offseason decision can’t be ignored

Chris Lambert

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Jun 21, 2026

November 20, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The latest report gives the Pelicans light at the end of a never-ending center search

Chris Lambert

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Jun 20, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts to making a three-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Unexpected Trey Murphy III suitor could give the Pelicans exactly what Joe Dumars wants

Chris Lambert

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Jun 16, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson must be traded this offseason if the Pelicans go into a rebuild

Scott Taylor

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Jun 15, 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

The Pelicans' best Jordan Poole path this offseason isn't the one fans originally assumed

Chris Lambert

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Jun 14, 2026

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