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After 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

Warriors Must Avoid Jordan Poole Mistake with Brandin Podziemski

The 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

What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This Season

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Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥

Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

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Derik Queen's Viral X Post 😂

Pels big man has light-hearted response to fan questioning his long-term potential

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

Can Micah Peavy stick around in Memphis?

When 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

Jordan Hawkins Trade is Latest Example of How Costly Pelicans' Aggressive Approach Has Been

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

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

Insider Explains Pelicans-Grizzlies Trade

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

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Wizards Miss on Pelicans Trade Opportunity, but Continue Dining on AJ Johnson Assessment

The 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

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Pelicans Trade Grade: Hawkins, Peavy Sent Packing to Grizzlies in 4-Player Deal

The 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.

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Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans Pelicans

The 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

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Pels, Grizz Make Trade 🤝

Jordan Hawkins headlines package going to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. Shams has details 📲

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Teams That Blew It This Offseason 😮‍💨

5 squads that messed up their chance to build this summer

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

Why There's Quiet Reason for Pelicans to Be Excited for Bryce McGowens

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

Which Pelicans Tryout Player Has the Best Chance of Making Team?

Blockbuster proposal to get Spurs over the hump 📲

De'Aaron Fox Trade Idea 💡

There are a few reasons that Pelicans fans should expect the young center to make a leap under new head coach Jamahl Mosley.

Yves Missi Is Pelican Who Could Make Biggest Leap in 2026-27

Which players would the Pelicans protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮

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

NBA Punishes Clippers

New NBA Offseason Rumors👂

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

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

3 Biggest Challenges Facing Jamahl Mosley in 1st Year With Pelicans

Insider: Mathurin Longtime Target for Pels 🔎

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

The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

Best Player at Every Age 👑

The organization believes the answer to development is the new coaching staff.

The One Bet the Pelicans Are Making on Player Development

Mathurin's arrival in New Orleans will no doubt change lineups on a nightly basis.

How the Bennedict Mathurin Addition Changes the Pelicans' Rotation

The 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.

The Bennedict Mathurin Deal Still Leaves Pelicans Roster With More Questions Than Answers

Gameplay impressions, videos and top features from latest edition 📲

NBA 2K27 Review 📝

The Knicks' failed attempt to trade for Yves Missi already hurts, but the sting just got worse with the latest development.

Knicks Just Had Salt Rubbed in Their Yves Missi Trade Wound

With the regular season less than two months away, the Pelicans must solve this issue immediately.

Biggest Pelicans Priority Before Camp (And How to Address It)

Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Future NBA Power Rankings 📊

Pelicans' Mathurin addition puts them over the roster limit, meaning someone is on the way out.

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Signing Puts Young Guard on the Chopping Block

How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊

Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿

The Pelicans' newest addition could use his best skill to help New Orleans win games immediately.

What Bennedict Mathurin Brings to the Pelicans

The 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

One Fringe Pelicans Asset for the Wizards to Sneak Out of the Bennedict Mathurin Signing

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

Bennedict Mathurin Lands Bargain Deal With Pelicans — Will Pacers Regret Letting Him Go?

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

Bulls Watch Bennedict Mathurin Sign Cheap Deal with the Pelicans – Right Move?

New Orleans finally made a significant addition. Was it a good move?

Grading the Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Signing

Former Clippers guard joining NOLA on 2-yr deal (Shams)

Pels to Sign Mathurin for $16M

Zion, more potential trade targets no one is talking about 📲

Sneaky Trade Candidates to Watch 👀

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

One Pelicans Lineup to Look Forward to Next Season

What all of the NBA's wild offseason activity will actually mean this season 📲

Offseason Overreactions for Every Team 🤨

The 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.

Knicks' Failed Karlo Matkovic Trade Attempt Isn't a Total Loss

Veteran center ties the knot with fitness model Mariah Simone Winston 📸

Looney's Wedding Photos 💍

Bold predictions for each squad's recent offseason additions ➡️

Every Team's Best New Weapon 💪

It'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

Hunter Dickinson’s Release Is a Dream Come True for Knicks

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Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋

Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

The newly hired Pelicans head coach has some important work to accomplish during training camp.

The Most Important Task for Jamahl Mosley in Training Camp

With 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

Dejounte Murray's Development in 1 Area Could Be a Big Swing Factor for Pelicans

These players are poised to run the NBA three years from now 📲

Predicting Every Team's Best Player in 2029 🔮

The 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

Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans Pose an Instant Trap Game for Magic

After not being selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, Malik Dia will start his NBA career in New Orleans.

Undrafted Rookie Inks Two-Way Deal with New Orleans Pelicans

An underrated backup will have an important role for the 2026-27 Pelicans.

Most Important Reserve on the Pelicans Next Season

See where Murphy and Fears land in our five-year NBA re-draft 📲

Re-Drafting 2021-25 Classes 🔄

Pels Waive Hunter Dickinson

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RT @MikeAScotto: The New Orleans Pelicans have waived two-way center Hunter Dickinson, league sources told @hoopshype. The former Michigan…

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The New Orleans Pelicans have waived two-way center Hunter Dickinson, league sources told @hoopshype. The former Michigan and Kansas star averaged 17.6 points on 59% shooting from the field and 39% from 3-point range with 10.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the G League last season.

📈 Sixers on the rise 🫩 Spurs hangover? 📲 Predictions for all 30 teams

NBA Teams Better or Worse 🔮

Herb Jones' healthy return could play a large role in the Pelicans' success.

Pelicans' Biggest X-Factor Heading Into the 2026-2027 NBA Season

New Orleans' addition of another frontcourt piece means there will be a hard-fought battle for minutes.

What Does the Trendon Watford Signing Mean for the Pelicans' Rotation?

Tap to see all 82 of your favorite team’s matchups 📲

Full 2026-27 NBA Schedule 🗓️

The Pelicans can still turn Jordan Poole's expiring contract into a valuable player.

1 Realistic Trade the Pelicans Could Still Make Before the Season

Favorites, dark-horse candidates and predictions 📲

Early Betting Odds for NBA Awards 🏆

Safe to say he's not thrilled to face the Pelicans on opening night

Hali Rips Schedule Release 😅

25 active stars destined for basketball immortality

Players Most Likely to be in HOF 🤩

1 name on every team to keep an eye on this season

Players With Most to Prove 🧐

Your childhood heroes are all retiring 🥹📲

Westbrook Marks End of Era 💔

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The Move Pelicans Fans Are Waiting For Isn't Coming

With two months until the start of the NBA season for the New Orleans Pelicans, many onlookers are puzzled by the lack of movement this summer from them. After

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Pelicans' Three Biggest Weaknesses Next Season

The start of the NBA season is quickly approaching for the New Orleans Pelicans, and the recent schedule reveal puts into focus just how soon that might be. Wit

With the NBA season a little over two months away, the New Orleans Pelicans seem rather content with a wait-and-see approach to the upcoming year. The team chos

Pelicans' 3 Biggest Strengths Next Season

Every Team's Schedule Video 🎬

Hawks' reveal is epic 🎥

Assessing every NBA team after schedule release 📲

Pelicans' Record Prediction 🔮

The hopeful summer of change was anything but for the New Orleans Pelicans. While a host of NBA teams made moves this offseason to bolster their roster, the Pel

Biggest Flaw in the Pelicans Roster They Can't Afford to Ignore

How D-Rose, Westbrook, more stack up in a re-do 📲

2008 Re-Draft After Russ Retires 🔄

Russ' retirement leaves just 2 players left

2008 NBA Draft Stat 💔

Dates and TV info for group stage and bracket play 📲

2026 NBA Cup Schedule 🗓️

Next year's class is stacked with talent. Full 2-round projections 📲

Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft 🔮

Opening week and Christmas slate will be revealed on Tuesday

NBA Schedule Releases Thursday

This offseason may have been the best time to turn Herb Jones into future assets.

Pelicans Will Regret Not Trading Herb Jones This Summer

Despite a quiet offseason, the Pelicans could still pull off a trade of a former first-round pick.

Most Likely Pelicans Player to be Traded Between Now and Start of Season

Biggest unknowns for each squad coming out of the NBA offseason

1 Major Question for Every Team 🤔

Who will be the biggest swing factors that can make or break the Pelicans' season?

3 Pelicans X-Factors Who Can Help Them Exceed Expectations Next Season

Joel Embiid, more big names who aren't living up to their deals 📲

Every Position's Most Overpaid Players 💸

How Jaylen Brown, Brandon Ingram and more stack up 10 years later 📲

2016 NBA Re-Draft 🔄

League on course to announce full schedule next week (Stein)

2026-27 NBA Schedule Update

New Orleans can still turn this offseason around by trading for their ideal center.

Perfect Pelicans Target Is Still on the Trade Block in August

Breaking down stockpiles across the league near the end of a wild offseason ➡️

Ranking Every Team's Trade Assets 📊

If no one wants to trade for Jordan Poole, the Pelicans have no choice but to explore a contract buyout.

Pelicans Must Consider a Jordan Poole Contract Buyout

Bite-sized takes for every NBA team 📲

1 Word To Describe Pelicans' Offseason 🗣️

League points out 'methodological limitations' in recent report linking increased minutes to injuries 📲

NBA Denounces Achilles Study

New Orleans can still bring in quality starters before the season.

5 Players on the Trade Block Pelicans Can Still Acquire This Summer

Kuminga, more big names who are still free agents ➡️

Surprising Players Still Unsigned 👀

Very interesting lineup without former Heat legends

Bam Reveals His All-Time 5 👀

Players expected to fill the rumor mill in 2026-27 📲

Most-Likely NBA Trade Candidates ↔️

If there is a Bennedict Mathurin sweepstakes, the Pelicans must avoid engaging at all costs.

Pelicans Must Avoid Falling into the Trap of Bennedict Mathurin Bidding War

Nuggets' Peyton Watson and Clippers' Bennedict Mathurin generating sign-and-trade buzz (HoopsHype)

RFAs Getting Trade Interest

The Knicks have already made it clear that this offseason they have their eye on the Pelicans' frontcourt. New York reportedly called multiple times about Yves

Knicks Have Another Center to Keep Tabs on After Pelicans' Signing

Chicago revealed to be second team eyeing RFA (Stein)

Bulls Interested in Mathurin

The New Orleans Pelicans added some training camp depth on Tuesday with the signing of center Christian Koloko to a one-year deal. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto re

Evaluating What New Signing Christian Koloko Can Bring to the Pelicans

See where AD ranks among the best of the best ➡️

Ranking Best 1-and-Dones Ever 📊

Bulls Interested in Mathurin

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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Latest on Mathurin 👀

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

Clippers' restricted free agent has suitors on the market. What could they get back in a sign-and-trade with the Pelicans?

What a Bennedict Mathurin Trade With the Pelicans Would Mean for the Clippers

NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮

Are you copping? 🎥

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

Pels Working on Mathurin Deal

Pelicans could be a top Jalen Duren suitor, and more potential FA pairings ➡️

Top Free-Agent Landing Spots 📍

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

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Interest Misses the Mark

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

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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

Kobe Bufkin Turns Impressive Summer League to Big Pelicans Opportunity

The B/R app community weighs in on NBA GOAT week ➡️

Fans Rank All-Time Defenders, Shooters, More 📊

Getting out the red pen after LeBron signs with Philly ➡️

Grading Every Team's Offseason 🔠

There may still be a trade opportunity between Golden State and New Orleans.

Pelicans Can Take Advantage of Warriors’ Desperation in a Trey Murphy Trade

How every team's starting 5 stacks up after LeBron signs with 76ers 📲

NBA Starting Lineup Rankings 📊

The famed T206 Honus Wagner and more ➡️

10 Most Expensive Sports Cards Ever 🤑

Every squad's biggest acquisition of all-time 📲

Best NBA Free-Agent Signings Ever 🤝

5 names every squad should look to sign after LeBron's decision 📲

Top Minimum Contract Players ✍️

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.

Pelicans' Delusion for Next Season Impacting Their Trey Murphy Decision

Kobe. LeBron. Day 5 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it ➡️

The Definitive GOAT of Every Decade 🐐

Playing start, bench or G League with the top of the 2026 class ➡️

Predicting Each 1st-Rounder's Rookie Role 🔮

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

A Bulls and Pelicans Trade for Jordan Hawkins Makes a Ton of Sense

Reaves, AD, and more players under the microscope heading into 2026-27 ➡️

Ranking Most Overrated Players 📊

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

Pels-Grizzlies Had Trade Talks

Boogie, K-Mart, more. Day 4 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it. ➡️

Ranking Best Trash-Talkers of All Time 🗣️

CJ McCollum, more. Day 3 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it. ➡️

Ranking the Best Shooters of All Time 🎯

Unearthing the guys who need more respect across the Association ➡️

Every Team's Hidden Gem 💎

Pelicans Sign 2nd-Round Pick

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

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

VC. MJ. Day 1 of NBA GOAT week stacks up the best to ever do it ➡️

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?

The smaller free-agent signings who can pay big dividends ➡️

Bargain FAs Every Team Could Use 💰

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

What Should Pelicans Do With Their Final Roster Spot?

How starting 5s would look if draft classes formed teams ➡️

Building Lineups from the Last 10 Drafts 💪