New Orleans Pelicans

• Both teams enter 0-1 after opening losses, with Utah favored at home to avoid an early 0-2 skid against a projected weaker Pelicans squad.
• Jazz...

The season opener leaves New Orleans' starting five and defensive identity unresolved, with player roles still in flux. One game raises these questions but settles nothing.

The New Orleans Pelicans need more from Jeremiah Fears after their first loss, with the franchise banking on his development to drive the bounce-back.

After a narrow 123-120 season-opening loss to the Pacers, the Pelicans carry momentum into Friday's matchup at Utah.

• Rebounding strength: Rookie...

Derik Queen and Yves Missi turned in strong openers against Indiana, raising early hopes for New Orleans' big-man group.

• Yves Missi posted 13...

Trey Murphy posted 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting with four rebounds in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to Indiana, but he simply took a...

• The 123-120 defeat replayed last season's clutch woes, with poor paint defense and individual offense yielding to Indiana's stars in the fourth.
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• Pelicans promise: Williamson drained back-to-back threes and scored the final eight points of the half to help New Orleans lead 66-56 at halftime,...

The Pelicans see Thursday's matchup as an early chance to respond after their 0-1 start, though both teams' records and initial stats deserve cautious interpretation.

ESPN's game highlights video delivers a quick visual recap of New Orleans' season opener against Indiana.

The Pelicans dropped their 2026-27 opener 123-120 to the Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton delivered 23 points and 12 assists in his return, Pascal Siakam...

Derik Queen played just 18 minutes off the bench in the Pelicans' opening loss to the Pacers, despite the team's heavy investment in him.

• He posted...

• Season opener set for Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, 7 p.m. on Fox 8 and GCSEN, with New Orleans as a 3½-point underdog.
• Indiana returns...

Derik Queen delivered team-high rebounding at 8.8 per game in 17.1 minutes, helping a Pelicans squad desperate for board work.

• Offensively he...

Zion Williamson's 2019 "Let's dance" pledge remains unfulfilled as the Pelicans post their worst back-to-back stretch in franchise history with 21 and...

Pelicans host Indiana in a preseason matchup at Smoothie King Center tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

Key briefing for fans:

• Injuries: Pacers out with...

Under new coach Jamahl Mosley, four players' performances could define New Orleans' turnaround after last year's 26-56 record.

• Zion Williamson must...

• Tyrese Haliburton makes his return from last season's Achilles tear as the Pacers visit New Orleans on October 21
• Indiana's injury report shows...

The article delivers bold preseason predictions for the Pelicans' Team MVP, DPOY, MIP, and biggest surprise, framing expectations for key players ahead of the season.

Trey Murphy III spoke with media after Tuesday's practice, expressing anticipation for the Pelicans' season opener against the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 21.