Acquiring a 2026 first-round pick is a priority for the Pelicans as the trade deadline approaches, Will Guillory of The Athletic writes, confirming reporting from ClutchPoints and The Stein Line. New Orleans would like to continue adding to its young core but no longer controls a ’26 first-rounder after trading its own pick to Atlanta […]
NBAIn a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Finals, the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder will have starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, who they’ve missed since December, back from injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder bounced back from losing two at home with a 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday’s matchup against the Timberwolves […] The post Thunder receive some good news amid injury report vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pacers The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Mathurin has already been linked to New Orleans, but the Pelicans are far from the only team sniffing around. The former lottery pick has dealt with […] The post NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Memphis Grizzlies (18-27, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-37, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hits the road against New Orleans looking to end its five-game road skid. The Pelicans are 6-26 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is seventh in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 44.0 rebounds. Derik Queen paces the Pelicans with 7.4 boards. The Grizzlies are 14-15 in Western Conference pl...
OKLAHOMA CITY — Coming off two consecutive losses at home, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big performance from Chet Holmgren amid a very shorthanded team, as teammates dealing with injuries recover. Holmgren didn’t disappoint in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chet scored 14 of his 20 points in […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reveals SGA’s role in his bounce-back game vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steven Adams went down earlier this month with what the team initially called a "severely sprained ankle."
Chatter around the NBA suggests the Pacers are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams about fourth-year wing Bennedict Mathurin and appear likely to move him before next Thursday’s deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Reporting earlier in the month indicated that the Pacers had spoken to the Pelicans about a possible Mathurin deal, […]
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid injuries to half of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams had a career night in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the game clock expired, tempers flared between Lu Dort and Jeremiah Fears. Williams helped calm things down on a night where he […] The post Thunder veteran ties career-high with standout defensive performance vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pelicans center Yves Missi is among the potential targets on the Raptors‘ radar as they seek frontcourt help at the trade deadline, reports Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. With starting center Jakob Poeltl having battled back problems all season long, Toronto is believed to be looking to fortify its depth chart at the five while also […]
Murphy III is averaging 21.9 points, 6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while Jones — best known for his elite defensive versatility — is posting 9.1 points, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. L'articolo Pelicans Set High Price for Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III proviene da Sportando .
The Toronto Raptors have performed well this season, currently sitting at 29-19 ahead of Wednesday night’s home game against the New York Knicks. With the team performing well above expectations, some have speculated that the Raptors could be significant buyers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, which is set for February 5. Recently, Brett Siegel […] The post NBA rumors: The RJ Barrett trade idea Raptors pitched to Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans have set a high asking price for Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones in trade talks. The Pelicans are reportedly seeking a "Desmond Bane-like" package for Murphy or Jones. When Bane was traded to the Orlando Magic, the Memphis Grizzlies received four future first-round picks in that deal, in addition to matching salary. By setting that is the asking price for Murphy or Jones, the Pelicans are telling teams that they don't intend to move either, unless they are bowled over ...
Spurs Jeremy Sochan’s name is officially on the trade radar. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, San Antonio has granted Sochan and his representatives permission to explore potential trade scenarios. The No. 9 overall pick in 2022 was a regular starter his first two seasons, but his role has shrunk as the Spurs’ […] The post NBA Rumors: Spurs, Jeremy Sochan, Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
For any team with serious interest in trading with the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s going to cost a price very similar to what the Orlando Magic paid in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III has been in trade rumors for weeks leading […] The post NBA rumors: Marc Stein confirms Pelicans making ‘Desmond Bane-type’ trade demands appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tensions boiled over after an Oklahoma City Thunder-New Orleans Pelicans game Tuesday night, with Luguentz Dort and Jeremiah Fears mixing it up.
NBAOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made a heartfelt statement regarding the killings by ICE agents in his hometown of Minneapolis before facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his thoughts during pregame media availability. After a 104-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Holmgren discussed the […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren on killings in hometown Minneapolis – ‘Nobody needs to be dying in the streets’ appeared...
The Spurs have given Jeremy Sochan and his representatives permission to explore a potential trade, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required). Sochan was selected with the ninth pick in the 2022 draft and was a consistent starter during his first two seasons in San Antonio. He has been pushed out […]