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

Should the Chicago Bulls Trade for Zion Williamson?

What started as a rumor two weeks ago has turned into confirmed reports. The Chicago Bulls are interested in trading for Zion Williamson....

Logan StacyJanuary 26, 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

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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...

Jethro SwainJanuary 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

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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...

Garrison GiddensNovember 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

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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 —...

Garrison GiddensNovember 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

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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...

Garrison GiddensOctober 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.

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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...

Garrison GiddensSeptember 26, 2025

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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...

Elijah PerlsteinSeptember 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

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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...

Elijah PerlsteinAugust 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

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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...