SubscribeSubscribe

Pelicans

Where casual Pelicans fans become diehards.

73 Articles
Mar 11, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) makes comments in the direction of the Toronto Raptors bench after a play against guard Jamal Shead (23) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
NBANBA DraftNBA WestPelicans

New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the worst teams last year, and they don’t own a first-round pick for this draft. They...

June 3, 2026
Dec 4, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) hugs New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) after the game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
NBANBA WestPelicansTimberwolves

Why Don’t the Timberwolves Trade for Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The third one...

January 21, 2026
Nov 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
NBANBA WestPelicans

Pelicans Relationship With Willie Green is Definition of Insanity

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” The Pelicans fall to 2-8 in...

November 12, 2025
Oct 31, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green at press conference at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
NBANBA WestPelicans

New Orleans Pelicans Basketball is Nearing Rock Bottom

There’s nothing more frustrating than watching the national media pile on negativity against an organization over bad luck and front office errors —...

November 2, 2025
Feb 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
NBANBA WestPelicans

Three New Orleans Pelicans Predictions: Jordan Hawkins Traded?

The New Orleans Pelicans face an uphill battle as they approach the upcoming season. They are up against a loaded Western Conference and...

October 11, 2025
Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25), forward Zion Williamson (1), and forward Herbert Jones (2) take part in media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center.
NBANBA WestPelicans

Pelicans Media Day Signals Team Is Ready to Compete

The customary rah-rah and high vibes are common for any NBA team’s media day. Setting the tone for the season with words is...

September 26, 2025
NBANBA WestPelicans

Saddiq Bey Could Be the Pelicans’ X-Factor

Amid a chaotic Pelicans offseason, one addition to the roster slid under the radar: the acquisition of small forward Saddiq Bey. The Pelicans...

September 4, 2025
Apr 9, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Blake (5) guards New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez (21) in the first half at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
NBANBA WestPelicans

These Underrated Pelicans of the 2010s Deserve Their Flowers

When you think of notable players who played for the Pelicans, you naturally gravitate toward the bigger names such as Chris Paul, Anthony...

August 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers shakers hands with New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green after the game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
BucksMagicNBANBA EastNBA WestPelicans

Which Coaches Are on the Hot Seat in 2025?

Fans and media often overlook and underappreciate coaching in today’s NBA. Coaches build systems, manage star talent, and make critical in-game decisions, yet...

August 12, 2025
Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle looks on during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.
BullsNBANBA EastNBA WestPacersPelicansRaptorsSuns

Who Are The 5 Clear Losers of the NBA Offseason?

With the NBA offseason mostly in the rearview, some teams improved. Others did not. After covering the “winners” of the draft and free...

August 4, 2025
Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena.
NBANBA WestPelicans

Who Should the Pelicans Sign With Their Last Roster Spot?

With training camp right around the corner, the New Orleans Pelicans roster currently stands at 14 players, leaving one spot available. There are...

August 3, 2025
Dec 1, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) at Madison Square Garden.
NBANBA WestPelicans

The Pelicans Will Regret Letting Antonio Reeves Walk

In a move that has left some fans scratching their heads, the New Orleans Pelicans let second-year guard Antonio Reeves walk in free...

July 25, 2025
NBANBA DraftNBA WestPelicans

Joe Dumars Calls His Shot Early Trading for Derik Queen

The Pelicans are no strangers to turmoil, and Joe Dumars’ latest draft move has everyone talking. But not in favorable ways. Opinions on...

July 11, 2025
CJ McCollum New Orleans Pelicans
NBANBA WestPelicans

Pelicans Take Big Risk By Trading CJ McCollum

In a surprising move on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans traded their leading scorer from last season, CJ McCollum. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1937589417448997174 Trading McCollum is...

June 27, 2025