New Orleans Pelicans

How will the Pelicans look next season after a quiet summer? We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

The New Orleans Pelicans look increasingly set to continue with Zion Williamson as their franchise star, especially considering the quiet offseason they have had thus far. It is no secret that Williamson’ health continues to remain their major concern, but as has happened in past offseasons, the two-time All-Star appears to be putting in an […] The post Buckle up, it’s the annual Zion Williamson in the lab video to get Pelicans fans hyped again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention 9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension 16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extens...

Hey, would you look at that? It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to climb back into the Wayback Machine and see what Bright Side of the Sun looked like once upon a time. Today, we’re rewinding 14 years to the summer of 2012. It was an offseason full of hope, frustration, and one giant gut punch. The Suns handed Eric Gordon a four-year offer sheet, only to watch the New Orleans Hornets match it. Phoenix was coming off a 33-33 season that had been shortened by the lockout. Then came the move ...

Contrary to popular belief, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has been busy this offseason. He just hasn’t heard a trade offer that has piqued his interest. After Dumars teased another trade ahead of the draft, the Pelicans have remained stagnant this summer. However, Dumars assured fans he’s remained active […] The post Pelicans’ Joe Dumars defends offseason failures with eye-opening trade revelations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will play two games in Europe against the New Orleans Pelicans in January 2027.

The Knicks talked to multiple teams this earlier this summer about potential deals involving reserve big men, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports that Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matkovic was one of those trade targets. However, New York’s efforts to pry Matkovic away from New Orleans were obviously unsuccessful, which is why he’s still […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 13: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers smile before a game on December 13, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Gett...

New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars understands fans are frustrated with the team's quiet offseason. Dumars explained that the right deals weren't there for the Pelicans this summer. "We were engaged in a lot of conversations with a lot of different teams," Dumars said. "But at the end of the day, you've got to make a determination if this is the right deal or not. You don't want to make a move for the sake of making a move. It has to be right for us." The ...

Kevin O'Connor continues his NBA 'Entertainment Rankings' with the Suns and Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans are not waiting until the official start of training camp to evaluate the final pieces of their 2026–27 roster. According to multiple reports, the organization is holding private offseason workouts at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, during a reported August 8–13 evaluation window. These sessions give the Pelicans an extended look at young players competing for the final standard roster spot and an available two-way contract. submitted by ...

The quietest NBA summer so far has belonged to the Pelicans, who desperately needed to make some noise after coming off a disappointing 26-win season. New Orleans hired Jamahl Mosley as its new head coach, but the team’s only personnel moves have been re-signing backup center DeAndre Jordan and giving second-round pick Jaron Pierre Jr. […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 26: Kevin Love #42 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Delta Center on February 26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last season, the Utah Jazz brought on Kevin Love ...

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Pelicans hold off on extension talks with Zion Williamson amid uncertain future.

As the Heat remain in pursuit of Klay Thompson, we explore how Miami could acquire him in a potential three-team deal by involving the Pelicans.

Thunder The Western Conference changed considerably this summer. The Thunder? Not so much. Oklahoma City mostly relied on the draft while watching teams such as the Spurs and Timberwolves make significant additions. As Grayson Buchanan of Thunder On SI wrote, that puts even more responsibility on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Of course, leaning on Gilgeous-Alexander is hardly […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - APRIL 02: Owner Tom Dundon of the Portland Trail Blazers talks with his wife 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 It’s hard to make sense of the Blazers’ strategy regarding th...

Bey became eligible for a veteran extension in July 2026 after completing the required time on his current three-year contract. He will earn a base salary of approximately $6.44 million during the 2026–27 season, with a listed cap hit of about $6.56 million, before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2027. submitted by /u/TheSportsComaLIVE [link] [comments]