New Orleans Pelicans vs. South East Melbourne Phoenix - October 04, 2025

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Phoenix logo, Phoenix 0-1, 1ST 21, 2ND 34, 3RD 20, 4TH 17, TOT 92

Phoenix(0-1)

Pelicans logo, Pelicans 2-0, 1ST 35, 2ND 39, 3RD 25, 4TH 28, TOT 127

Pelicans(2-0)

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21

34

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17

92

35

39

25

28

127

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The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to trade a player, but who?? https://t.co/bItbfsxgLX

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The Pelicans have signed guard Jaron Pierre Jr. to a two-way contract!

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The most overrated players in the NBA, per @BleacherReport 1. Anthony Davis 2. Brandon Ingram 3. Paolo Banchero 4. Jaren Jackson Jr. 5. Miles Bridges 6. Zion Williamson 7. Trae Young 8. De’Aaron Fox 9. Alperen Şengün 10. Austin Reaves

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Got some fresh Pelicans trade chatter and many updates on trade and free agency matters beyond the wait for a decision from LeBron James. Dive in here: https://t.co/tLTh545fq8

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Late Night NBA Intel from @JakeLFischer and me? For the first time since late Sunday night? Couldn't resist! Our latest around-the-league Intel compilation just went live: https://t.co/gOHqNHbHa8

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A Bulls and Pelicans Trade for Jordan Hawkins Makes a Ton of SenseThe Chicago Bulls Bryson Graham isn't one to beat around the bush. The organization's young new front office leader might as well be the polar opposite of Artu

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Ranking Most Overrated Players 📊Reaves, AD, more players with outsized reps ahead of 2026-27 ➡️

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Jaron Pierre Jr. and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, his Skyward Sports representatives Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence tell @TheSteinLine. The New Orleans native and former @SMUBasketball star was drafted No. 58 overall in June.

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Every Team's Hidden Gem 💎Unearthing the guys who need more respect across the Association ➡️

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Ranking the Best Shooters of All Time 🎯CJ McCollum, more. Day 3 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it. ➡️

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Trey Murphy Trade Buzz Is Reportedly Still Alive as Pelicans Continue InactivityTeams around the league have still not given up on their Trey Murphy dream.

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Ranking the Best Defenders of All Time 📊AD, Jrue more. Day 2 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it. ➡️

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Pelicans Are Asleep at the Wheel While Rivals Make the Moves They Should Be MakingThe Pelicans continue to watch as teams around them make smart offseason moves.

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Reportedly Available Daniel Gafford Is the Ideal Pelicans' Trade TargetThe New Orleans Pelicans have no choice but to go after one of the centers on the trade block.

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Ranking the Best Dunkers of All Time 📊VC. MJ. Day 1 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it ➡️

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Pelicans Will Waste Another Season if They Don't Trade for a CenterThe Pelicans have done nothing to address their biggest weakness.

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What Did Jaron Pierre Jr. Show Pelicans Fans in the Summer League?When the New Orleans Pelicans selected New Orleans native Jaron Pierre Jr. with the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, it was a Welcome Home story. The 24

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What Should Pelicans Do With Their Final Roster Spot?With the Pelicans having one open roster spot, what direction will they go?

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Meleek Thomas Looks To End Cavs Sumer League Run on a High Note Against PelicansOh my goodness, Meleek Thomas really is that good. In a back-to-back for the Cavs Summer League team, you would imagine some players getting rest and for some

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Grading Every Team's Summer-League Rookies 🔠How Jaron Pierre Jr. and the rest of the first-year class have fared in Vegas so far ➡️

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NBA Rosters That Make No Sense 🤔Miami, more squads with head-scratching roster constructions ➡️

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Pelicans' Failed Free Agent Pursuit Highlights Misguided Priorities The Pelicans continue their head-scratching offseason.

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Knicks Have Another Pelicans Center to Consider Trading forTwo weeks ago, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported that the New York Knicks tried to trade for New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi after losing Mitchell Robins

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Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan Blunder Is the Ultimate Proof of Organizational IncompetenceNew Orleans' only signing of the summer somehow looks much worse after the contract details emerge.

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Kobe Bufkin Deserves a Pelicans Chance After Dominant Summer League The New Orleans Pelicans' dismal Summer League record continued on the wrong side of history after a 105-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. New

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Latest Summer League StatsTap in for details 📲

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No Team Out For LeBron

NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer talk latest signing updates from Rich Paul 🎥

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Should Pelicans Pursue a Reunion With Newly Released FA Jonas Valanciunas?Former New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas was released by the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, according to reports. The 34-year-old center was due a gua

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Latest Summer League StatsTap in for details 📲

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What to Watch For in the Pelicans' Summer LeagueNew Orleans Pelicans basketball is unofficially back with the start of Summer League play on Thursday. Fans looking for an early glimpse of Derik Queen and Jere

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Lakers Sign Kevon LooneyFree agent center agrees to 1-yr, $3.9M deal (Shams)

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Insider analyzes NOLA's recent moves in free agency

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NBA to Test FT Change 🤔One free throw rule will be utilized at Summer League. Tap for details 📲

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New NBA Free-Throw Rule Explained 🧐

Summer League is about to test something wild

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Report: Hawks In The Mix To Trade For Pelicans Forward Trey Murphy IIIThe Eastern Conference landscape has changed this offseason. The Knicks are still the reigning champs, but lost Mitchell Robinson. Boston just sent Jaylen Brown

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C's Interested in Trey Murphy IIIBoston has 'kicked the tires' on trading for Pelicans forward (SI)

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Pels Fan Shades DJ Signing 🤣DeAndre Jordan confused why new deal is getting hate

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Jonathan Isaac's Release Gives Pelicans an Excellent Opportunity in Free AgencyNew Orleans would benefit from reuniting Jonathan Isaac and Jamahl Mosley.

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NBA Mock Trade: Houston Rockets Acquire New Orleans Pelicans StarThe Rockets can improve multiple systemic weaknesses with one big trade.

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No Interest for Ja on Market 🤔

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Pelicans Get A- for Pierre Jr.

Wasserman calls SMU guard a 'big time shot-maker'

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SMU guard heading to New Orleans

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NOLA would want multiple firsts for both Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones (Jake Fischer)

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Pelicans Can Land a First-Round Pick While Moving Jordan Poole With This TradeNew Orleans can hit two birds with one stone in this Jordan Poole trade.

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Celtics Eyeing Trey MurphyPels forward could be Boston's backup target if they can't land trade for Giannis (The Athletic)

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NBA Mock Draft with New Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade IdeaHow the draft could play out after a blockbuster move for the Bucks superstar

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Pelicans Would Be Making a Mistake if They Trade Up for This ProspectWith the NBA Draft less than a week away, the rumor mill surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans is getting to a fever pitch. The team currently does not have a fi

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Herb Jones' Time in New Orleans May Be Coming to an End on Draft DayAfter back-to-back seasons with sub-30 wins, the New Orleans Pelicans are eager to regain respectability. The upcoming NBA Draft is the next step in upgrading a

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Pelicans Fans Should Prepare for Another Frustrating DraftThe New Orleans Pelicans' aggressive pursuit of a lottery pick could come back to bite them.