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Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) reacts from the sideline in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have a chance to bring stability to their biggest weakness once and for all in free agency

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Apr 21, 2026

Pelicans must avoid costly Ja Morant trade gamble as rumors heat up

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Apr 19, 2026

Long-overdue changes signal Pelicans may finally be heading toward much-needed reconstruction

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Apr 19, 2026

Saddiq Bey makes his stance crystal clear as Pelicans face key offseason decision

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 2, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Joe Dumars continues to crush the hearts of Pelicans fans after doubling down on Zion Williamson era

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Apr 15, 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

Zion Williamson sends fearful message to Pelicans fans that could fuel disaster

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Casey Hill (left) and interim head coach James Borrego (right) talk during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pelicans' first offseason move should be the one fans were all waiting for

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Apr 13, 2026

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

Pelicans' Zion Williamson era may be approaching a years overdue ending

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Apr 13, 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

6 Pelicans who must go to finally pull the rip cord on the Zion Williamson era

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Apr 12, 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

The Pelicans are trending toward making the same costly decision that sunk the previous front office

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Apr 11, 2026

Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) talks with a reporter after the game with the Miami Heat at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Pelicans could pull off blockbuster trade with a Western Conference contender to address biggest need

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Apr 10, 2026

Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham at a press conference during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pelicans fans are letting a foolish narrative ruin the perfect head coach choice

Chris Lambert

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (center) talks with guard Dejounte Murray (left) and forward Zion Williamson (right) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole’s resurrection comes right when the Pelicans need it most

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Apr 8, 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

Pelicans have no choice but to alter than Yves Missi stance after breakout game

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Apr 7, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pelicans fans get a wake-up call as dream coaching hire goes off the board in shocking move

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Apr 7, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts after a no foul call against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Jordan Poole’s Pelicans future is slipping away as Jeremiah Fears’ breakout takes over

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Apr 5, 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 have Saddiq Bey trend to consider before offering an extension this summer

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Apr 2, 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

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

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Apr 1, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach James Borrego reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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

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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

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Mar 31, 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

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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

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Mar 25, 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’

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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

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