New Orleans Pelicans vs. Melbourne United - October 03, 2025

3 Biggest Pelicans Storylines From Preseason Win vs. ThunderThe New Orleans Pelicans officially began their 2026-2027 season with their first preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans prevailed 116-11

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OKC Thunder Announce Starting Lineup vs. Pelicans in Preseason OpenerThe Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans as the two sides get together to open up the NBA Preseason in Tulsa, Ok. The Thunder are playin

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener vs. PelicansThe Oklahoma City Thunder begin their five game NBA Preseason journey on Tuesday in Tulsa, Ok. against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is the front end of a back

Five Things to Watch for in Pelicans' Preseason OpenerThe New Orleans Pelicans have spent training camp talking about a fresh start. Tuesday night brings the first chance to see what that looks like. After a 26-56

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Jordan Poole Has a Lot on the Line as Pelicans' Preseason BeginsJordan Poole arrived in New Orleans as the player who was supposed to give the Pelicans' offense another gear. As the 2026-27 preseason begins, he now has to sh

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'Over-Under' Predictions for Every NBA Team's Record 🔮Breaking down if the Pelicans will either exceed or fall short of expectations 📲

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Trades That Should've Happened During NBA Offseason 🏀Reflecting on what move the Pelicans and Warriors should have made ➡️

Bulls Signing Jordan Hawkins

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Former No. 14 pick Jordan Hawkins is signing a two-way NBA deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN.

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.

Derik Queen Could Be Weakest Link of Pelicans' Main Rotation This SeasonNo one in the New Orleans Pelicans' main rotation has a wider range of outcomes this season than second-year forward/center Derik Queen. That makes him a candid

Hawkins, Grizzlies Part Ways

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.

Key Dates For 2026-27 Season 📅Tap to see all the days you'll be saving on your calendar this year 📲

NBA Power Rankings Entering Preseason 🔢Where the Pelicans stand in the league ➡️

Jeremiah Fears' Body Transformation Could Unlock More of His GameJeremiah Fears gave Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to believe as a rookie. Now a stronger frame could give them another. He played all 82 games, averaged 14.3

Knicks Might've Just Re-Opened the Door to a Pelicans Center TradeWhen the Knicks signed James Wiseman to compete for their third center spot, how he played during his time with Golden State was likely less of a factor than wh

Ranking Every NBA Team's Starting Lineup Ahead of Preseason 🔢Where New Orleans' first five stands among the league 📲

3 Pelicans Weaknesses That Could Derail Their SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans have enough individual talent to make an optimistic case for this season. They also have enough familiar weaknesses to make that optimi

What Jamahl Mosley's Remarks Really Mean for Pelicans' SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans held their annual Media Day on Monday, and all eyes were on new head coach Jamahl Mosley’s message about the upcoming season. New Orlea

Joe Dumars' Media Day Answers Leave the Pelicans' Plan in DoubtExecutive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars offered plenty of reasons to believe the New Orleans Pelicans will compete harder this season. He o

Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' SeasonThis year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbi

NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for RefsNew video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

Zion Lost 7 Pounds 😯Pelicans exec Joe Dumars says Williamson is in 'impeccable condition'

1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️What the Pelicans have to address going into training camp ➡️

Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After SigningThe New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the brother of former L

🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

Players With Most to Lose at Camp 😓Who is feeling the pressure for New Orleans as preparations begin for the season 📲

Assessing How Much Better the Pelicans Can Really Be in 2026-27 SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans can get better this season and still miss the playoffs. That's where we have to start before training camp optimism turns into playoff

The Most Important Weakness for the Pelicans to Fix in 2026-27The New Orleans Pelicans entered the offseason with several obvious weaknesses. They needed more shooting, better rim protection, additional ball-handling, and

Yves Missi Has Widest Range of Possibilities of Any Pelican This SeasonAfter a 26-win campaign last season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope for more consistency this season under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The former Orlando Magic

Pelicans Sign Julian ReeseNew Orleans adds forward on two-way deal (FOS)

Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫Assessing how the Pelicans did in managing their roster ➡️

Ranking the Pelicans' Most Important Bench PlayersProjecting an NBA rotation before training camp always requires some guesswork. Injuries, lineup experiments, and unexpected performances could change everythin

Herb Jones Matters More to the Pelicans Than You Might ThinkIt's no secret the New Orleans Pelicans have been terrible the last two seasons. Now, they're retooling the organization and the roster while still trying to an

Predicting the NBA's 5 Best and Worst Contracts 🔮Gauging which Pelicans player will underperform based on their current value ➡️

Did the Pelicans Actually Improve After DeMarcus Cousins' Injury? Revisiting the Major What-IfFormer Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins recently asserted the team didn't get better after he tore his Achilles during the 2017-18 season. It's an understandab

NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

Insider on Latest Extensions 💸

Jake Fischer explains Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey deals, predicts future value for Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller

Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect OptionsThe New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box. Herb Jones is an el

2 NBA Europe Games Sold Out 😳Around 1M fans attempted to get tickets to Paris and Manchester games, highest demand ever

Pelicans Can't Take Trey Murphy III for Granted as Franchise Changes MountThe New Orleans Pelicans enter this season with questions throughout the roster. They need Zion Williamson to remain healthy and engaged. They need Dejounte Mur

Pelicans' Point Guard Pecking Order Is Clear — For NowThe New Orleans Pelicans will enter training camp with only two players who naturally fit the "point guard" label. However, neither Dejounte Murray nor Jeremiah

Crafting a Three-Team Trade The Fixes Atlanta's Biggest Roster Issue and Sends Trey Murphy III To HoustonOnly one week until training camp! The NBA season is right around the corner, and the last week until the unofficial start of the season can bring roster moveme

One Pelican Who Should Be Thrilled About the Saddiq Bey Contract ExtensionThe three-year extension to keep Saddiq Bey is a win for both him and the New Orleans Pelicans. Bey was a key contributor last season, averaging a career-high 1

Fredette Wins MVP at 3x3 Tourney 🏅Former NBA guard making quite the return to competition 🎥

Ranking Every Player Under 25 on the Pelicans' Roster Youth is one of the things the New Orleans Pelicans have on their side. Heading into the 2026-2027 NBA season, the team has only one player over 30 (DeAndre Jor

Unfiltered NBA Scout’s Thoughts on Pelicans’ Derik Queen Experiment: ‘I Don’t See It’A preview of the Pelicans’ 2026–27 season through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans draft

Looking Back: Did the Wizards Properly Manage their Saddiq Bey Situation?Despite getting drafted to the NBA a mere six years ago and never peaking higher than a solid role player, few contributors to the 2020s era of hoops have alrea

Jordan Poole Trade Could Be Pelicans' Next Move After Bey DealThe New Orleans Pelicans have extended Saddiq Bey, but questions remain in the aftermath. New Orleans still very much needs to figure out the right combination

Grading the Pelicans' Saddiq Bey Extension: A Calculated Risk After Big YearThe New Orleans Pelicans are signing Saddiq Bey to a three-year, $55.5 million extension, as was reported Thursday night. The agreement keeps a productive, 27-y

Pels Giving Saddiq Bey $55.5M 💰Veteran forward agrees to three-year extension with trade kicker (Shams)

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Pelicans ➡️

Harsh Jordan Poole Reality Is Setting in as Pelicans Season Draws CloserThe New Orleans Pelicans should not spend this season trying to rebuild Jordan Poole's value. They should sit him. Poole isn't one of the Pelicans' eight best p

Why Christian Shumate Is an Intriguing Addition to Pelicans Training CampChristian Shumate is a long shot to make the New Orleans Pelicans' final roster. That doesn't make his invitation to training camp any less meaningful or valuab

Why Pelicans' Preseason Is Quietly Huge for Bryce McGowens Preseason games are roughly three weeks away for the New Orleans Pelicans, and this time usually means different things for two distinct camps. Core starters li

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Is Not Worth the Cost for PelicansThere has been plenty of buzz suggesting the New Orleans Pelicans pursue Michael Porter Jr. Porter would give the Pelicans another proven scorer. However, that

Can Saddiq Bey Prove His Pelicans Breakout Was More Than a One-Year Renaissance?Saddiq Bey's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans was better than anyone could have expected when he was acquired along with Jordan Poole from the Washing

How AJ Johnson Could Factor Into Pelicans' Plans After TradeWhen the New Orleans Pelicans struck a deal last week to move guard Jordan Hawkins, many supporters frowned on the assets the team surrendered. Along with Hawki

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Pelicans Two-Way Signing Could Be Much More Than That This SeasonWith training camp less than a month away, the New Orleans Pelicans roster is set, including its training camp invitees and two-way players. The Pelicans signed

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What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performanc

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New NBA Salary Cap ProjectionsThe 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Five Reasons for Optimism About the Pelicans in 2026-27Any optimism surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans must be measured. This team won 26 games last season and still has significant questions about shooting, size,

The Ideal Next Step for Derik Queen With Pelicans Is Clear Derik Queen's rookie season gave New Orleans Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to imagine what he could become. He made history against the San Antonio Spurs, rec

Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small LossThe New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Peli

Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Trade Targets 🎯Why Trey Murphy III could be on the move this season 📲

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's CreativityJamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulati

Hot Take for the Pelicans 🔥A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several playe

Warriors Must Avoid Jordan Poole Mistake with Brandin PodziemskiAfter winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors had a Jordan Poole decision to make. They could either let the scoring guard play out the 20

What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This SeasonThe Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Derik Queen's Viral X Post 😂Pels big man has light-hearted response to fan questioning his long-term potential

Can Micah Peavy stick around in Memphis?The Grizzlies didn't make decisions any easier regarding their roster crunch by adding two more quality players fighting for a handful of open spots, and if I h

Jordan Hawkins Trade is Latest Example of How Costly Pelicans' Aggressive Approach Has BeenWhen Joe Dumars took over the New Orleans Pelicans, there was little question that changes needed to be made. The Pelicans were coming off a 21-win season. The

Insider Explains Pelicans-Grizzlies Trade

Jake Fischer reveals how deal allows Pels to sign Mathurin but requires Memphis to cut 4 players

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

Wizards Miss on Pelicans Trade Opportunity, but Continue Dining on AJ Johnson AssessmentThe Washington Wizards' balance between on- and off-court assets hasn't been this harmonious in years. Their draft pick stockpile is just as full as it's been t

Pelicans Trade Grade: Hawkins, Peavy Sent Packing to Grizzlies in 4-Player DealThe Pelicans made some noise by trading Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, resulting in this trade grade from SI's Terry Kimble.

Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans PelicansThe Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Jordan Hawkins, guard Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap for guard AJ Johnson

Pels, Grizz Make Trade 🤝Jordan Hawkins headlines package going to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. Shams has details 📲

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

Teams That Blew It This Offseason 😮‍💨5 squads that messed up their chance to build this summer

Why There's Quiet Reason for Pelicans to Be Excited for Bryce McGowens The New Orleans Pelicans organization has generated little excitement over the last couple of years. After winning 49 games during the 2023-2024 season, the sec

Which Pelicans Tryout Player Has the Best Chance of Making Team?Training camp is less than a month away for the New Orleans Pelicans, which unofficially marks the start of the NBA season. New Orleans enters the year with a f

De'Aaron Fox Trade Idea 💡Blockbuster proposal to get Spurs over the hump 📲

NBA Punishes ClippersLeague strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

Yves Missi Is Pelican Who Could Make Biggest Leap in 2026-27There are a few reasons that Pelicans fans should expect the young center to make a leap under new head coach Jamahl Mosley.

3 Biggest Challenges Facing Jamahl Mosley in 1st Year With Pelicans When the New Orleans Pelicans chose Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, it was clear both sides needed a change. The Pelicans were coming off a disastrous 26

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮Which players would the Pelicans protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Insider: Mathurin Longtime Target for Pels 🔎

Jake Fischer reveals how former Pacers, Clippers guard ended up in NOLA

New NBA Offseason Rumors👂

💰 Pistons' offer to Jalen Duren ♨️ What's going on with Blazers? 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

Best Player at Every Age 👑The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

The One Bet the Pelicans Are Making on Player DevelopmentThe organization believes the answer to development is the new coaching staff.

How the Bennedict Mathurin Addition Changes the Pelicans' Rotation Mathurin's arrival in New Orleans will no doubt change lineups on a nightly basis.

The Bennedict Mathurin Deal Still Leaves Pelicans Roster With More Questions Than AnswersThe Pelicans adding Bennedict Mathurin isn’t the worst move in the world, but still leaves us with more questions than answers about New Orleans’s goals.

NBA 2K27 Review 📝Gameplay impressions, videos and top features from latest edition 📲

Knicks Just Had Salt Rubbed in Their Yves Missi Trade WoundThe Knicks' failed attempt to trade for Yves Missi already hurts, but the sting just got worse with the latest development.

Biggest Pelicans Priority Before Camp (And How to Address It)With the regular season less than two months away, the Pelicans must solve this issue immediately.

Future NBA Power Rankings 📊Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Signing Puts Young Guard on the Chopping BlockPelicans' Mathurin addition puts them over the roster limit, meaning someone is on the way out.

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

What Bennedict Mathurin Brings to the PelicansThe Pelicans' newest addition could use his best skill to help New Orleans win games immediately.

One Fringe Pelicans Asset for the Wizards to Sneak Out of the Bennedict Mathurin SigningThe New Orleans Pelicans are a team whom the Washington Wizards have grown comfortable engaging with over the last year, and not just due to their close proximi

Bennedict Mathurin Lands Bargain Deal With Pelicans — Will Pacers Regret Letting Him Go?Bennedict Mathurin has been a restricted free agent for nearly two months, but just signed a 2-year $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday

Bulls Watch Bennedict Mathurin Sign Cheap Deal with the Pelicans – Right Move?The Chicago Bulls and Bennedict Mathurin rumors have officially come to an end. Earlier this offseason, the organization was tied to the restricted free agent

Grading the Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin SigningNew Orleans finally made a significant addition. Was it a good move?

Pels to Sign Mathurin for $16MFormer Clippers guard joining NOLA on 2-yr deal (Shams)

Sneaky Trade Candidates to Watch 👀Zion, more potential trade targets no one is talking about 📲

One Pelicans Lineup to Look Forward to Next Season Now that the New Orleans Pelicans have filled their 15-man roster and no more moves seem imminent, attention turns to the best way new head coach Jamahl Moslet

Offseason Overreactions for Every Team 🤨What all of the NBA's wild offseason activity will actually mean this season 📲

Knicks' Failed Karlo Matkovic Trade Attempt Isn't a Total LossThe Knicks reportedly tried to trade for Pelicans C Karlo Matkovic, and while it didn't work out, it actually plants a seed for a deal to sprout down the line.

Looney's Wedding Photos 💍Veteran center ties the knot with fitness model Mariah Simone Winston 📸

Every Team's Best New Weapon 💪Bold predictions for each squad's recent offseason additions ➡️

Hunter Dickinson’s Release Is a Dream Come True for KnicksIt's become clearer by the day that the New York Knicks' best move at center is to wait and see which big men might become available before opening night. Sever

Predicting Every Team's Best Player in 2029 🔮These players are poised to run the NBA three years from now 📲

The Most Important Task for Jamahl Mosley in Training CampThe newly hired Pelicans head coach has some important work to accomplish during training camp.

Dejounte Murray's Development in 1 Area Could Be a Big Swing Factor for PelicansWith the NBA season about two months away, the New Orleans Pelicans begin preparation under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. One of his first tasks will be figurin

Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans Pose an Instant Trap Game for MagicThe Jamahl Mosley era for the Orlando Magic came to an end this offseason after losing in Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs. The

Re-Drafting 2021-25 Classes 🔄See where Murphy and Fears land in our five-year NBA re-draft 📲

Undrafted Rookie Inks Two-Way Deal with New Orleans PelicansAfter not being selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, Malik Dia will start his NBA career in New Orleans.