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Zion Williamson engaged in a pregame workout on the court before tonight’s matchup against the Warriors.
November 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Zion Williamson engaged in a pregame workout on the court before tonight’s matchup against the Warriors.
Media walks into the gym to see James Borrego and Zion Williamson already engaged in discussion.
November 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Media walks into the gym to see James Borrego and Zion Williamson already engaged in discussion.
Willie Green has been relieved of his head coaching duties and James Borrego has been named interim head coach, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Willie Green has been relieved of his head coaching duties and James Borrego has been named interim head coach, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
Based on advanced on/off court numbers via NBA.com, Derik Queen has been Nola's best player through 11 games & it's not close.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Based on advanced on/off court numbers via NBA.com, Derik Queen has been Nola's best player through 11 games & it's not close.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
The Pelicans have a -0.2 Net Rating with him on the court & a -19.9 Net Rating with him off of it. The team sports their best offense AND defense with him on the court.
Zion Williamson is moving forward in his rehab from a left hamstring strain, progressing to taking contact in practice.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Zion Williamson is moving forward in his rehab from a left hamstring strain, progressing to taking contact in practice.
Jordan Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Jordan Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
Karlo Matkovic and Yves Missi are both questionable for tonight’s matchup against the Spurs.
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Karlo Matkovic and Yves Missi are both questionable for tonight’s matchup against the Spurs.
Derik Queen isn’t on the Pelicans injury report for tomorrow’s matchup against the Grizzlies. Karlo Matkovic is listed as doubtful.
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Derik Queen isn’t on the Pelicans injury report for tomorrow’s matchup against the Grizzlies. Karlo Matkovic is listed as doubtful.
The Pelicans announce Derik Queen has been cleared to resume full basketball activities. If he doesn’t suffer any setbacks from full contact, expect him to become available for game action in not too distant future.
October 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Pelicans announce Derik Queen has been cleared to resume full basketball activities. If he doesn’t suffer any setbacks from full contact, expect him to become available for game action in not too distant future.
At the 5:11 mark of the second quarter in the Pelicans' preseason game (Oct. 4, 2025) against Phoenix, Kevon Looney landed awkwardly on his left knee -- the knee diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain.
He went on to play one defensive series and then promptly left the game for good.
He went on to play one defensive series and then promptly left the game for good.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
At the 5:11 mark of the second quarter in the Pelicans' preseason game (Oct. 4, 2025) against Phoenix, Kevon Looney landed awkwardly on his left knee -- the knee diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain.
He went on to play one defensive series and then promptly left the game for good.
He went on to play one defensive series and then promptly left the game for good.
Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson operating in actions post practice today. This after Z had a long discussion with Jordan Poole.
Communication and cohesion has felt a step above consistently over last season’s training camp.
Communication and cohesion has felt a step above consistently over last season’s training camp.
September 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson operating in actions post practice today. This after Z had a long discussion with Jordan Poole.
Communication and cohesion has felt a step above consistently over last season’s training camp.
Communication and cohesion has felt a step above consistently over last season’s training camp.
Derik Queen says that he hopes to be able to play in about a month or so. He feels he’s getting close.
September 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Derik Queen says that he hopes to be able to play in about a month or so. He feels he’s getting close.
Kevon Looney is looking forward to making an impact in what should be a sizable role on this Pelicans team.
KL says he already sees a good energy in this locker room, something the Warriors group had when he first got to Golden State.
KL says he already sees a good energy in this locker room, something the Warriors group had when he first got to Golden State.
September 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Kevon Looney is looking forward to making an impact in what should be a sizable role on this Pelicans team.
KL says he already sees a good energy in this locker room, something the Warriors group had when he first got to Golden State.
KL says he already sees a good energy in this locker room, something the Warriors group had when he first got to Golden State.
Jose Alvarado’s favorite thing about Joe Dumars: “There’s no grey areas.”
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Jose Alvarado’s favorite thing about Joe Dumars: “There’s no grey areas.”
Zion Williamson: “I like Joe. What you see is what you get.”
Z loves the fact that Joe Dumars is always going to hold him accountable, to the highest of standards. Said his focus this summer was to develop a relationship with the Pelicans new EVP of basketball ops.
Z loves the fact that Joe Dumars is always going to hold him accountable, to the highest of standards. Said his focus this summer was to develop a relationship with the Pelicans new EVP of basketball ops.
September 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Zion Williamson: “I like Joe. What you see is what you get.”
Z loves the fact that Joe Dumars is always going to hold him accountable, to the highest of standards. Said his focus this summer was to develop a relationship with the Pelicans new EVP of basketball ops.
Z loves the fact that Joe Dumars is always going to hold him accountable, to the highest of standards. Said his focus this summer was to develop a relationship with the Pelicans new EVP of basketball ops.
Jordan Poole comes across as very insightful and knowledgeable. He seems to fully be invested in his new team.
He honestly feels like an incredibly underrated pickup for the Pelicans.
He honestly feels like an incredibly underrated pickup for the Pelicans.
September 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Jordan Poole comes across as very insightful and knowledgeable. He seems to fully be invested in his new team.
He honestly feels like an incredibly underrated pickup for the Pelicans.
He honestly feels like an incredibly underrated pickup for the Pelicans.
Jeremiah Fears looks noticeably stronger from seeing him last in Summer League.
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Jeremiah Fears looks noticeably stronger from seeing him last in Summer League.
Dejounte Murray says he’s been going six days a week since April in his rehabilitation. He believes he could beat a lot of people right now because of the great condition he is in. But at the same time, he says there’s not a rush to return to the court.
September 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dejounte Murray says he’s been going six days a week since April in his rehabilitation. He believes he could beat a lot of people right now because of the great condition he is in. But at the same time, he says there’s not a rush to return to the court.
Herb Jones follows Trey Murphy on media day — says plenty about their leadership roles on this Pelicans team.
Also, these two were attached at the hip throughout the rehab process, checking in on each other regularly over the break.
Also, these two were attached at the hip throughout the rehab process, checking in on each other regularly over the break.
September 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Herb Jones follows Trey Murphy on media day — says plenty about their leadership roles on this Pelicans team.
Also, these two were attached at the hip throughout the rehab process, checking in on each other regularly over the break.
Also, these two were attached at the hip throughout the rehab process, checking in on each other regularly over the break.
A handy guide for nationally televised games this 2025-26 season, per NBA communications. The games listed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday will begin once the NFL season concludes.
August 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A handy guide for nationally televised games this 2025-26 season, per NBA communications. The games listed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday will begin once the NFL season concludes.
The New Orleans Pelicans 2025-26 NBA Schedule
August 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The New Orleans Pelicans 2025-26 NBA Schedule
Derik Queen underwent successful surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, per the New Orleans Pelicans. He sustained the injury during the Summer League contest against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 15. He will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks.
July 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Derik Queen underwent successful surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, per the New Orleans Pelicans. He sustained the injury during the Summer League contest against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 15. He will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks.
The New Orleans Pelicans made an official announcement on Herb Jones’ extension, including a statement from Joe Dumars.
July 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The New Orleans Pelicans made an official announcement on Herb Jones’ extension, including a statement from Joe Dumars.
Yves Missi was named to the 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team, per the NBA.
May 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Yves Missi was named to the 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Rookie Second Team, per the NBA.
Brandon Boston Jr. recently underwent successful arthroscopic left ankle surgery and Kelly Olynyk had minimally invasive surgery on his left heel plus ultrasound guided tendon debridement, per the New Orleans Pelicans.
April 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Brandon Boston Jr. recently underwent successful arthroscopic left ankle surgery and Kelly Olynyk had minimally invasive surgery on his left heel plus ultrasound guided tendon debridement, per the New Orleans Pelicans.