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The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2026 NBA Draft from a very different place than many might have expected a year ago. Rather than building off a return to the playoffs, the franchise spent the offseason trying to recover from a disastrous campaign that saw nearly everything go wrong. Injuries, roster imbalances, and offensive inconsistency […] The post Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Denver Nuggets could acquire Jaylen Brown with huge package that includes players and picks.
New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May appears to be targeting experienced NBA coaches as he assembles his inaugural staff. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green and former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin are among the candidates expected to join May’s bench in […] The post Mavericks rumors: Willie Green, Adrian Griffin targets for Dusty May’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA has entered an era where blockbuster trades are no longer judged solely by the number of All-Stars involved. Flexibility and organizational timelines matter just as much as star power. Agents do not quite have the leeway to dictate where flawed talents land anymore. However, a four-team blockbuster involving the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, […] The post How Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant can achieve new goals in 4-team deal with Bucks, Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Garnett doesn’t hand out comparisons lightly, so when the Hall of Famer recently likened second-round draft pick Jaron Pierre Jr. to a blend of Anthony Edwards and LeBron James, it immediately turned heads. However, the comparison wasn’t simply about athleticism, explosiveness, and rim pressure. Garnett was describing a player capable of overwhelming defenses with […] The post Exclusive: How Pelicans’ Jaron Pierre Jr. earned Kevin Garnett’s Anthony Edwards, LeBron James comparisions ap...
The New Orleans Pelicans’ search for a definitive answer at the center position has been the worst-kept secret of the NBA offseason. Navigating a tight financial landscape where the front office is highly reluctant to cross the luxury tax line, executive leadership has to be incredibly calculated with their assets. New Orleans has been active […]
Golden State Warriors champion Kevon Looney is headed back into free agency after his team option was unsurprisingly declined by the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Los Angeles Lakers have already agreed to a deal with Austin Reaves, but where's the respect for the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James?
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. Council took an unconventional path to the professional ranks, beginning his career in junior college before playing at Wagner, St. Bonaventure, and Kansas. During his lone season with the Jayhawks, the 6-foot-3 […] The post Pelicans sign Melvin Council Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Pelicans are expected to decline Kevon Looney’s $8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the veteran center an unrestricted free agent. The decision follows Looney’s first year in New Orleans after spending the previous decade with the Warriors. Although he signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans, his role was […] The post Pelicans decline Kevon Looney’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion and forever Golden State Warrior, will have to find a new home next season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans have chosen to decline Looney’s $8 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent. Looney’s tenure with the Pelicans was highly limited, playing only 21 […]
The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into another reset, and a familiar veteran looks set to be the first casualty. They are expected to decline its $8 million team option on center Kevon Looney, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. The move would make the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The decision frees up […] The post Pelicans’ Kevon Looney to decline $8 million player option appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pelicans are expected to decline their $8MM team option on Kevon Looney for next season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). Looney will be headed for unrestricted free agency. The news doesn’t come as a surprise. After spending his first 10 years with the Warriors, Looney signed a two-year, $16MM contract with New […]
Kevon Looney's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans didn't exactly go to plan, and he unsurprisingly is heading elsewhere.
Undrafted rookie guard Melvin Council Jr. has agreed to sign with the Pelicans, according to his agency, Seros Partners (Instagram link). Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress, who is tracking undrafted free agent deals at RookieScale.com, confirmed to Hoops Rumors that the deal will be an Exhibit 10. Council bounced around over the course of his college […]
A new insider report revealed the Pelicans' reported asking price for Trey Murphy III as the Celtics remain linked to the standout wing. The post Celtics Get Major Trade Price Update for Trey Murphy III After Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY .
A new insider report revealed the Pelicans' reported asking price for Trey Murphy III as the Warriors continue monitoring the standout wing. The post Golden State Warriors Get Major Trade Price Update for Trey Murphy III appeared first on HEAVY .
A longtime Celtics insider says Zion Williamson is the only player worth trading Jaylen Brown for, in a blockbuster deal with the Pelicans. The post Celtics Insider Says Zion Williamson Is ‘the Only Guy’ for Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans aren't actively courting offers for forwards Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
Heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, rumors were running rampant that the New Orleans Pelicans were potentially seeking to trade Trey Murphy III. However, nothing came to fruition on draft night, and the front office ended up having just one selection, SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr. at pick No. 58 overall. Now, it appears the […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics’ Trey Murphy III trade interest doused with cold truth appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former California forward Chris Bell. Bell spent three seasons at Syracuse before transferring to Cal for his senior campaign, where he enjoyed the best offensive season of his college career. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 14.2 points per game […] The post Pelicans sign Chris Bell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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We're still four days from the official start of NBA free agency, but stars are already on the move.
The Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring situations with other franchises, with the New Orleans Pelicans particularly an interesting focus. The Lakers have been reportedly linked with several of the Pelicans’ wing and center pieces.That interest may potentially open the door to a much bigger swing. A star-level acquisition of Zion Williamson may be on the […] The post Lakers’ Projected Trade Package for Zion Williamson Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised forward Karlo Matkovic’s $2.30 million team option for the 2026-27 season, keeping the 25-year-old under contract for a third NBA campaign. NBA insider Michael Scotto first reported the move on Thursday, one day after the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft. The decision follows an encouraging sophomore season in […] The post Pelicans exercise Karlo Matkovic’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .