New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans sacrificed backcourt depth and a recent first-round pick to clear salary for Bennedict Mathurin.

• Salary relief: Moved Hawkins ($7M) and...

Pelicans scored 57.7 paint points per game but allowed 53.1, creating a net deficit that erased their edge.

• Defense starts the offense: Turnovers...

• Expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas would likely shift the Pelicans to the Eastern Conference
• Travel drops sharply from a league-high 55,528 miles,...

• Nets reporter states Brooklyn views Michael Porter Jr. as a "trade asset" rather than long-term piece, with his tenure possibly ending soon.
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The New Orleans Pelicans installed their court at the Smoothie King Center, marking the first visible sign of preparations for the 2026-27 season.

Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year deal to join the New Orleans Pelicans, giving the team a new backcourt option to evaluate during training camp and preseason.

Golden State views Zion Williamson as a potentially more attainable target than Trey Murphy III, since a deal would likely require less draft...

Jordan Hawkins has become New Orleans' clearest trade candidate ahead of camp due to roster constraints and last season's struggles.

• Roster...

Derik Queen dreams of opening a homeless shelter in Baltimore where residents work to get back on their feet, overseen by his mom or close friends,...

The New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Bucks on March 6, 2027, an early marker on their regular-season calendar with roster developments likely to shape the storyline closer to tipoff.

A proposed deal would send the Pelicans' All-Defensive forward and Yves Missi to the Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia, and the No. 25 pick.

After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, the Pelicans see Bryce McGowens as a potential low-cost developmental win.

• Career highs last year in points,...

The official NBA.com Pelicans page acts as a centralized hub for 2026-27 schedules, roster details, transactions, and stats.

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The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Detroit Pistons on November 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM CST, with tickets, live scores, stats, highlights and recaps available for fans.

Bleacher Report floated a trade sending De'Aaron Fox and draft capital from San Antonio to New Orleans for Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III, framed...

The Pelicans enter a Western Conference where OKC, Houston, Denver and Minnesota set a high bar, requiring more than incremental gains.

• Defensive...

Dejounte Murray's $30.8M player option for 2027-28 gives New Orleans flexibility on creation but also a decision point.

• Shooting targets like...

The question of whether Zion Williamson's franchise ceiling or Trey Murphy III's fit, shooting, and two-way value should define New Orleans' identity takes center stage in Locked On Pelicans' ranking of the top 7 players for 2026-27.

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Charlotte Hornets on March 11, 2027. Check TSN for schedule details and viewing options.

Pelicans fans pushing for Michael Porter Jr. now are overlooking clear barriers.

• Nets' timeline mismatch: Brooklyn aims to compete after adding...