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Chicago has emerged as the other known suitor alongside New Orleans for Clippers restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, @TheSteinLine has learned. The Mathurin Latest and much more in yet another Late Night NBA Intel dispatch: https://t.co/GuLAjLok81

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UPDATE: @TheSteinLine has learned that there have been new recent negotiations between the Pelicans and restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. New Orleans and a second unnamed suitor, sources say, have shown interest in the Clippers' RFA. Full story: https://t.co/6piW3YKcoD

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NBA insider Jake Fischer gives update on market for Clippers' RFA

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New Orleans has had 'recent dialogue' with Clippers; unnamed second team interested (Fischer)

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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Interest Misses the Mark

New Orleans' reported target in free agency fixes none of their problems.

Pels in Talks with Mathurin

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Late Night NBA Intel for the second straight night in late July? Late Night NBA Intel from @JakeLFischer this time ... and thankfully not as late as it often drops? Yes indeed! Full story with TONS of the NBA's trade and free agent latest: https://t.co/9X5Zed0lsp

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin to a training camp contract. HoopsHype's Mike Scotto revealed the news via social media

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Though the Knicks called the Pelicans about a center trade before and failed, New Orleans seems more open to do business after the latest rumors.

Knicks’ Center Hunt Gets New Hope With Latest Pelicans Trade Buzz

New Orleans is reportedly hoping to "compete" next season.

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The 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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Memphis interested in acquiring former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins (Stein Line)

Pels-Grizzlies Had Trade Talks

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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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Teams around the league have still not given up on their Trey Murphy dream.

Trey Murphy Trade Buzz Is Reportedly Still Alive as Pelicans Continue Inactivity

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The Pelicans continue to watch as teams around them make smart offseason moves.

Pelicans Are Asleep at the Wheel While Rivals Make the Moves They Should Be Making

The New Orleans Pelicans have no choice but to go after one of the centers on the trade block.

Reportedly Available Daniel Gafford Is the Ideal Pelicans' Trade Target

The Indiana Pacers wrapped up their summer league schedule on Saturday night, squaring off against the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas. They put together a s

Pacers defeat Pelicans in summer league finale

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Ranking the Best Dunkers of All Time 📊

The Pelicans have done nothing to address their biggest weakness.

Pelicans Will Waste Another Season if They Don't Trade for a Center

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

What Did Jaron Pierre Jr. Show Pelicans Fans in the Summer League?

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With the Pelicans having one open roster spot, what direction will they go?

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The NBA icon should not be the only target for the Warriors this offseason ➡️

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The New Orleans Pelicans haven't done anything to push themselves to a higher tier in the West.

Where Do Pelicans Stand in the Western Conference Power Rankings?

The Pelicans continue to drive a hard bargain in Trey Murphy negotiations.

Are the Pelicans Making a Mistake by Not Trading Trey Murphy?

Oh 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

Meleek Thomas Looks To End Cavs Sumer League Run on a High Note Against Pelicans

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The Pelicans continue their head-scratching offseason.

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Two 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

Knicks Have Another Pelicans Center to Consider Trading for

New Orleans' only signing of the summer somehow looks much worse after the contract details emerge.

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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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No Team Out For LeBron

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

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

Should Pelicans Pursue a Reunion With Newly Released FA Jonas Valanciunas?

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New Orleans isn't giving its head coach the roster he needs to succeed.

Pelicans Are Setting Jamahl Mosley Up to Fail

New 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

What to Watch For in the Pelicans' Summer League

It looks like another team is making the mistake of trusting Kevon Looney to be a rotation-caliber center.

New Signing Kevon Looney Isn't Going to Give Lakers What They Are Looking For

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Free agent center agrees to 1-yr, $3.9M deal (Shams)

Lakers Sign Kevon Looney

Despite all the offseason buzz, the Pelicans are still in the same place with Trey Murphy they were all along.

Pelicans Are Back to Square One in Trey Murphy Trade Talks

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Insider analyzes NOLA's recent moves in free agency

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The offseason for the Indiana Pacers seems mostly over after the signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. last week. That move puts Indiana roughly around $1.6M away from the

Has the Door Closed on the Pacers Trading for Trey Murphy III?

The Atlanta Hawks have not made a major move this offseason, but they have the capability to if they desire. It would go against their stated goals of not skip

What Would An Atlanta Hawks Trade Package for Trey Murphy III Look Like?

The New York Knicks found themselves in a quandary when owner James Dolan mentioned on WFAN that going over the second apron was nothing short of suicide. Repor

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The New Orleans Pelicans headed into the 2026 offseason looking for a fresh start. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, New Orleans hired a new head coach and

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The Pelicans have failed to address their most glaring need this summer.

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The Houston Rockets recently re-signed free agent Tari Eason to a lucrative deal, and yet he seems unhappy. Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million full

Why the Rockets Should Pursue a Trey Murphy III Trade This Summer

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The Utah Jazz continue to stay busy on the free agent market.

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Celtics Won't Flip Paul George

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Summer League is about to test something wild

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Former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green now has a new home. NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that the Dallas Mavericks are expected to hire

Former Pelicans Head Coach Willie Green Lands New NBA Job

The Eastern Conference landscape has changed this offseason. The Knicks are still the reigning champs, but lost Mitchell Robinson. Boston just sent Jaylen Brown

Report: Hawks In The Mix To Trade For Pelicans Forward Trey Murphy III

Pels see center as 'as a vital core figure' and have made it clear he's unavailable (Chris Haynes)

Knicks' Missi Trade Rejected

Boston has 'kicked the tires' on trading for Pelicans forward (SI)

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New Orleans may end up regretting not aggressively pursuing Jaylen Brown.

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New Orleans is asleep at the wheel as their center options are dwindling by the hour.

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The New Orleans Pelicans are officially making an expected move this summer by declining their team option on veteran center Kevon Looney. NBA insider Chris Hay

Kevon Looney Drawing Surprise Interest from Contenders After Disastrous Pelicans Season

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James instructed Rich Paul to gauge league-wide interest before making FA decision (ESPN)

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League sets next season's cap at nearly $165M with $148M minimum team salary

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As we inch closer to the start of NBA free agency, there’s a chance that the Knicks could lose veteran backup center Mitchell Robinson, who seemingly has a mark

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Knicks and Celtics will pursue former NBA champion in free agency (Fischer, Stein)

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Jaylen Brown is not going to be an option for New Orleans this summer.

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New Orleans would benefit from reuniting Jonathan Isaac and Jamahl Mosley.

Jonathan Isaac's Release Gives Pelicans an Excellent Opportunity in Free Agency

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The 2026 NBA Draft is in the rear-view mirror for the Detroit Pistons, and the franchise now shifts its attention to one of its most important free agency perio

What It Will Take for Detroit Pistons To Land Trey Murphy III

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Win-Win Trade Idea for LeBron and Lakers 💡

No Interest for Ja on Market 🤔

Jake Fischer explains why talks with Kings and Pelicans fell through

Pelicans, Rockets and Magic 'not in the mix' despite being 'loosely linked' to Celtics star (HoopsHype)

Teams Not In On Brown

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Teams' Updated Salary Caps 💰

Pelicans expected to decline $8M team option on veteran center (Chris Haynes)

Looney Likely to Be Free Agent

The Rockets can improve multiple systemic weaknesses with one big trade.

NBA Mock Trade: Houston Rockets Acquire New Orleans Pelicans Star

New Orleans has to prioritize acquiring a starting center above all else.

Top Pelicans Free Agent Target Is Now Obvious After the NBA Draft

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Jalen Duren may be on his way out in Detroit. The Pelicans should pursue a sign-and-trade.

Latest Jalen Duren Report Creates Fascinating Trade Opportunity for Pelicans

Pelicans Get A- for Pierre Jr.

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

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Ranking Pelicans' Top Targets 🎯

What we really thought about the Pierre Jr. pick. ✍️

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Pels Take Jaron Pierre Jr.

SMU guard heading to New Orleans

New Orleans front office not actively courting offers for swingmen (Stein Line)

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Way-Too-Soon 2027 Mock Draft 🔮

LA has 'reached out' to Pels to discuss offer (SNY)

Lakers Trade for Yves Missi Could Help Luka

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Celtics and 3 non playoff teams from last season all interested in Pels swingman (The Athletic)

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NOLA committed to Jeremiah Fears as long-term PG (Stein Line)

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