New Orleans Pelicans

Free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). More to come …

The Rockets have officially signed free agent forward Julian Phillips, according to a team press release. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but it appears likely to be a non-guaranteed contract, given Houston’s cap and roster situations. The 35th overall pick of the 2023 draft, Phillips averaged 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 79 […]

The Trail Blazers plan to sign free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Tonje spent most of 2025/26 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with Boston. The Celtics decided not to give him a qualifying offer last […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are exploring the trade market for Jordan Hawkins, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Grizzlies are reportedly interested in Hawkins. Hawkins averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds last season. The Pelicans continue to turn down trade interest for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones.

The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships. Looney […]

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Undrafted free agent guard Jaron Pierre Jr. and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, Marc Stein of The Stein Line tweets. Pierre played for four colleges, beginning with Southern Miss during the 2020/21 season. After two years there, he transferred to Wichita State for one season. He was redshirted the following season and […]

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ second-round pick may have been one of the biggest surprises of Summer League. Meleek Thomas led all players in Las Vegas by averaging 27.3 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc on eight attempts per game. He also finished with a 15-to-6 assist-to-turnover ratio […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Spurs, David Jones Garcia, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Tom Dundon, Portland Trail Blazers owner (C), speaks as alternate governors Sheel Tyle (L) and Andrew Cherng (R) listen during a press conference before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Image...

The New Orleans Pelicans could revisit Trey Murphy trade scenarios after LeBron James decides which team he will play for this upcoming season. The Pelicans listened to trade offers around the draft but maintained a high asking price for Murphy. "Chatter about a Trey Murphy trade, while lessened, hasn't vanished and is one of many potential pieces of league business that could resurface once LeBron James' next destination becomes clear," writes John Hollinger at The Athletic. Murphy, who aver...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: James Dolan and Jalen Brunson are seen at the New York Knicks championship ticker-tape parade and victory rally to celebrate winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) 2019 is a year which will live in infamy for New York Knicks fan. That spring, despite having slogged to the league’s worst record, the Knicks were forsaken by the basketball gods, who blessed New Orleans and Memphis with lottery leaps whi...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: The sneakers worn by Jalon Moore #34 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by...

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Owner Tom Dundon of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on after the win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center on April 02, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Upon the conclusion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic’s Jo...

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Also, what is New Orleans doing? Or, for that matter, what is Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon doing?

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) scores a three point basket during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images This summer the Portland Trail Blazers have traded for a fallen All Star guard, re-signed an incumbent center and signed two end-of-the-bench bigs. Aside from the return of Robert Williams III, the front office’s decisions can, at best, be d...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Meleek Thomas has been one of the best stories of Summer League. The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ recent second-round pick has been lighting up the scoreboard through three exhibition games. His 28.3 points per game lead all Summer League participants. The impressive pa...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Joan Beringer #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE...

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Khaman Maluach #10 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a rebound during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

The New Orleans Pelicans' summer has raised some eyebrows with the lack of movement this offseason. Aside from their second-round draft pick, Jaron Pierre,