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Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Pair Up Talks In New Orleans Now Underway: Report
The New Orleans Pelicans could be pairing up two of the top prospects of the 2019 NBA Draft as talks to acquire Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies are now underway, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. If a deal gets struck, the Pelicans would see Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 […] The post Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Pair Up Talks In New Orleans Now Underway: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
NBA rumors: Insider hints at Pelicans leading Ja Morant trade sweepstakes over Timberwolves
The Memphis Grizzlies have shown over the past year that they’re looking to head in a new direction with their franchise. The last step that would complete the reset is trading Ja Morant, and they’re still looking to find a suitor to take him. The two teams rumored to have interest in the point guard […] The post NBA rumors: Insider hints at Pelicans leading Ja Morant trade sweepstakes over Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Draft Rumors: Nets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Hawks
The Nets, who control the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, have tried to package that selection with future first-rounders to move into the top four, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As evidenced by the fact that no deal has come to fruition, Brooklyn hasn’t had any luck on that front […]
Pelicans seen as leading Ja Morant suitors
Interest in a potential Ja Morant trade continues to build around the league, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly among the teams monitoring the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard. During a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Sam Amick of The Athletic indicated that New Orleans may currently be the […] The post Pelicans seen as leading Ja Morant suitors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pelicans May Be Frontrunners For Ja Morant Trade
The Pelicans and Kings appear to be the teams with the most interest in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Sam Amick of the Athletic said during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” (YouTube link). Amick added that he would “probably push it” to New Orleans as the frontrunner and acknowledged a […]
Draft Notes: Wilson, Philon, Wagler, Brown, Pelicans
The question of how the top three picks in the 2026 NBA draft shake out has become one of the bigger storylines leading up to Tuesday’s first round, but despite the relative lack of drama regarding the No. 4 spot in the draft, Caleb Wilson is more than a consolation prize, Forbes’ Adam Zagoria writes. […]
Southwest Notes: Demas, Aldama, Curtis, Mavericks
The Laketown Squadron, the Pelicans’ NBA G League club, have named Brandon Demas as their head coach, the team announced (Twitter link). Demas has worked in the Pelicans organization over the past 14 seasons. Most recently, he was an assistant coach with the NBA team for two seasons following two seasons as the team’s two-way […]
Detroit Pistons Favored To Acquire 25-Year-Old NBA Sharpshooter
As the Detroit Pistons are expected to be players in the NBA trade market during the 2026 offseason, they are finding themselves frequently linked to a New Orleans Pelicans veteran. Trey Murphy III is a popular name for win-now squads. The veteran two-way standout could help a lot of teams. Just as NBA writers at […] The post Detroit Pistons Favored To Acquire 25-Year-Old NBA Sharpshooter appeared first on HEAVY .
Bulls should seriously consider this Zion Williamson trade
The Bulls could acquire Zion Williamson from the Pelicans in a trade centered around Patrick Williams, Rob Dillingham, Isaac Okoro, and the No. 15 pick.
Celtics' savvy Plan B revealed in case Giannis trade talks fail
The Celtics could pivot and look to acquire Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III if they miss out on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
New Celtics Rumors Reveal Giannis Backup Target is Trey Murphy III if Bucks Trade Fails
If the Boston Celtics don't land Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade this offseason, then they will reportedly turn their attention toward New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The next bombshell NBA Draft trade Pelicans must make after controversial 2025 deal
The New Orleans Pelicans have arrived at a crossroads that every front office dreads. One year after making one of the boldest moves of the 2025 NBA Draft, the organization finds itself paying a steep price for its ambition. Aggressively trading up to select Derik Queen was supposed to accelerate the franchise’s timeline. Instead, the […] The post The next bombshell NBA Draft trade Pelicans must make after controversial 2025 deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Insider names Pelicans as favorite for Ja Morant trade
The possibility of Ja Morant changing teams this offseason gained further traction Thursday when veteran NBA insider Sam Amick identified the New Orleans Pelicans as his most likely landing spot for the former All-Star guard. Speaking on Run It Back on June 18, Amick said he expects Morant to be traded to New Orleans, while […] The post Insider names Pelicans as favorite for Ja Morant trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Why Warriors must not trade No. 11 pick to Pelicans for Trey Murphy III
The Golden State Warriors had a difficult 2025-26 season, with injury problems making it impossible for them to have a good campaign even with the additions of veteran big men Kristaps Porzingis (at the deadline) and Al Horford. They finished with a 37-45 record, and they lost to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament […] The post Why Warriors must not trade No. 11 pick to Pelicans for Trey Murphy III appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pistons could already be on the wrong side of Trey Murphy trade equation
The Detroit Pistons don't specifically have what the Pelicans are looking for, which could hurt their chances in a Trey Murphy trade.
NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider dumps cold water on Warriors trading for Trey Murphy
There is a possibility that the Golden State Warriors might pull off a trade featuring New Orleans Pelicans standout Trey Murphy III. However, one insider sees some difficult with the concept of that deal. Murphy completed the sixth season of his NBA career with the Pelicans. He made his way up the ranks to secure […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider dumps cold water on Warriors trading for Trey Murphy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rui Hachimura Could Be Odd Man Out As Lakers Eye Retaining Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard
Rui Hachimura's strong playoff run may not guarantee a return if the Lakers prioritize Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard.
Warriors Get New Chance to Land Versatile Scoring Wing
The Golden State Warriors have circled Trey Murphy III as a target for a while, and the fit has always made sense on paper. A 25-year-old three-and-D wing on a team-friendly contract who slots cleanly into Steve Kerr‘s system. The problem has always been the same. The New Orleans Pelicans had no interest in moving […] The post Warriors Get New Chance to Land Versatile Scoring Wing appeared first on HEAVY .
Dallas Mavericks Must Target Trey Murphy III Based On Latest Trade Rumors
DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade the No. 9 Pick for Trey Murphy III? With the New Orleans Pelicans now willing to field offers on Trey Murphy III, the Dallas Mavericks could turn the No. 9 pick and future first-rounders into an elite shooting wing to pair with Cooper Flagg. When it comes to […]
Pelicans Have High Asking Price For Warriors Trey Murphy Trade
The Golden State Warriors are one of the top teams most interested in acquiring Trey Murphy from the New Orleans Pelicans. Most expect the Pelicans to trade Murphy before the offseason ends in an effort to gain more young assets. New Orleans has failed to contend with a roster led by Zion Williamson and Murphy […] The post Pelicans Have High Asking Price For Warriors Trey Murphy Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
New Orleans Pelicans' Biggest Offseason Needs Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
The New Orleans Pelicans' big man trio of Zion Williamson, Derik Queen and Yves Missi shot a combined 24-of-93 (25.8 percent) from three last season, with Queen making 23 of these.
Pelicans rumors: More signs point to another big NBA Draft trade splash
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the teams to closely monitor in the NBA Draft, as experts are predicting that the team will pull off a big move, especially with Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, and Herb Jones being mentioned in trade rumors. Because of past deals, the Pelicans do not have a pick […] The post Pelicans rumors: More signs point to another big NBA Draft trade splash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA Trade Rumor: Celtics & Pelicans Linked In Jaylen Brown Trade
The Jaylen Brown trade rumors continue to percolate around the NBA. For the most part, of course, it's connected to the Boston Celtics' attempt to land Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, with a third team connected as the conduit who would be glad to take the 2024 Finals MVP Brown. We heard on Monday that t he Celtics might even be forced at this point to trade Brown regardless of whether they land Giannis or not. And it sounds like Celtics fans are resigned to that fact. Ja...
DeAndre Jordan fulfills ‘side quest’ at Dodgers-Rays game
DeAndre Jordan is winding down quite an illustrious NBA career. He most recently spent his time in the association with the New Orleans Pelicans this past season, being a mentor for the team’s young core, most notably for rookie center Derik Queen. This offseason, Jordan, the 37-year-old big man, is fulfilling side quests — being […] The post DeAndre Jordan fulfills ‘side quest’ at Dodgers-Rays game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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