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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

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Mar 26, 2026

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

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Mar 25, 2026

Bill Simmons reignites Pelicans relocation drama as NBA expansion rumors grow

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Mar 23, 2026

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

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Mar 23, 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

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Mar 21, 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

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Mar 19, 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

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

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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

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Mar 12, 2026

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

Perfect trade partner to kickstart long-delayed rebuild is starting Pelicans right in the face

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Mar 11, 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

Herb Jones' regression has become an unavoidable problem for the Pelicans

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Mar 6, 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

Former Pelicans trade target is already proving New Orleans avoided disaster

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Mar 4, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) on the bench in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Pelicans' biggest weakness has an obvious offseason trade solution

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Mar 4, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego takes guard Micah Peavy (14) off the court during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pelicans face one clear roster move before the season ends

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Mar 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) reacts to his three pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Saddiq Bey keeps proving Pelicans right after trade deadline gamble

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Feb 27, 2026

Jan 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) is announced to the crowd against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Dejounte Murray's comments completely changed the tone for the Pelicans’ second half

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Feb 26, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) stands during a break in play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Zach Lowe says what Pelicans fans already know about Zion Williamson’s future

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Feb 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

Why Dejounte Murray’s return matters most for a certain Pelicans rookie

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Feb 24, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) snugs the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans missed their shot at a long-term frontcourt partner for Derik Queen

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Feb 23, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to a play against the Miami Heat during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Western Conference contender emerges as Zion Williamson suitor after Governor’s bombshell

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Feb 19, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Pelicans' cap problems are going to cost them the perfect wing upgrade this summer

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Feb 18, 2026

Jan 24, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward center DeMarcus Cousins (0) reacts to the referee after being fouled during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Crushing Carmelo Anthony’s ‘what if’ could have seen Pelicans topple NBA giants

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Feb 18, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) stands during a break in play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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

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Feb 10, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks from the court following the game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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

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Feb 3, 2026

Mar 15, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Pelicans have new deadline target to help maximize Derik Queen

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Pelicans unexpected trade deadline move that could change everything

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Feb 2, 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 forcing the Pelicans hand ahead of the trade deadline

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Feb 1, 2026

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