New Orleans Pelicans

After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular season roster, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). If the Grizzlies do end […]

Derik Queen is apparently still familiar with the scouting reports prior to being selected with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday. The 17-year NBA veteran was included in that deal for cap purposes and was […]

The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, sources told ESPN.

Last month, the New Orleans Pelicans made a solid addition after signing Bennedict Mathurin to a two-year contract worth $16 million. On Tuesday, they were forced to make a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to make room for Mathurin. With the arrival of the promising guard, the Pelicans needed to cut salary to get under […] The post Pelicans make trade with Grizzlies involving 4 players, 2 picks to make room for Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After making the playoffs (via the play-in tournament) with a 49-33 record in 2023/24, the Pelicans endured an injury-plagued ’24/25 campaign, going just 21-61 and finishing with the fourth-worst record in the NBA. The poor results led to the dismissal of former head of David Griffin in April 2025. The next day, owner Gayle Benson […]

A blockbuster proposal sends De’Aaron Fox to New Orleans while giving Victor Wembanyama two potentially better-fitting pieces in return.

It has been 10 days since the Pelicans agreed to terms with free agent swingman Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year deal worth a reported $16MM, but the signing still isn’t official. In the space below, we’re taking a closer look at exactly why that deal isn’t done yet and what New Orleans might be waiting […]

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Former NBA lottery pick Corey Brewer, who spent 13 years in the league as a player prior to joining New Orleans’ coaching staff in 2020, was among several Pelicans employees who weren’t retained after the season ended in April. According to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link), Brewer has a new job, […]

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 5: Drew Eubanks #19 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 5, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The New Y...

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Sheel Tyle, Portland Trail Blazers alternate governor, speaks 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 Images) | Getty Images Though the midsummer fervor has calmed d...

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish. EVP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver can point to Trey Murphy III’s All-Star potential, Dejounte Murray getting a healthy offseason, and Herb Jones returning to form. Fans might even get excited about […] The post Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers have not yet rescinded the qualifying offer extended to restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, according to Jake Fischer, creating an unusual wrinkle in the forward’s path to the New Orleans Pelicans. Fischer reported that the Clippers could potentially be compensated indirectly by participating in a multi-team transaction that helps New Orleans […] The post Clippers looking for compensation for Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 17: Frank Kaminsky III #44 of the Charlotte Hornets and Karl Anthony-Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves are seen during the NBA Cares as part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the KaBOOM! Rebuilding Together on February 17, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Notic...

Another division, another team that is trying to find a better day now that the Golden State Warriors dynasty is on its last legs. We’re in the Southwest division now; let’s take it straight to the bottom. I’m not just talking about the division standings, I’m talking the Bayou where the New Orleans Pelicans reside. The Warriors took two of three from New Orleans last season, getting the best of a team that went 26-56 last year. They fired their coach, hired Jamahl Mosley away from Orlando, a...

Here is a three-team trade idea that sends Jalen Green to the Bucks, Myles Turner to the Pelicans, and Dejounte Murray to the Suns.

Trail Blazers Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard’s offseason workouts showing that he made 1,100 of 1,168 3-pointers. That’s 94.2 percent. Yes, we’re talking about practice. But 1,100 makes is still 1,100 makes. Marlow Ferguson Jr. of NBA On SI pointed to the workout […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 18: The sneakers worn by Robert Baker #27 of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 18, 2025 at the 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via ...

The LA Clippers have withdrawn the qualifying offer for guard Bennedict Mathurin. This makes Mathurin now an unrestricted free agent. Mathurin has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers had previously held Mathurin's restricted free agent rights. Now, the Pelicans are clear to sign the shooting guard without having to go the offer sheet route. LA drafted Keaton Wagler, recently re-signed Bradley Beal and added Max Strus at the off-gua...