New Orleans Pelicans Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:09:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Returns From Hamstring Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-zion-williamson-returns-from-hamstring-injury/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:09:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365409 New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson made his return in Wednesday night’s 125-118 home loss to the Denver Nuggets after missing eight straight games due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Zion Williamson Appeared In First NBA Game Since Nov. 2 Williamson, 25, posted 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and […]

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]]> Darvin Ham Among Candidates For Pelicans’ Head Coaching Job https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/darvin-ham-emerges-as-candidate-for-pelicans-head-coaching-job/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:51:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365250 Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham is reportedly among the top candidates for the New Orleans Pelicans’ head coaching job, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “… Darvin Ham, I’m told, is a name to watch in the Pelicans’ search,” Stein wrote. “My former ESPN teammate Ian Begley reported this week that former UConn coach […]

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]]> Pacers Eyeing Trade For Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pacers-eyeing-trade-for-pelicans-jose-alvarado/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:52:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365161 The Indiana Pacers are reportedly interested in making a trade for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, a source close to the Pacers told NBA insider Jake Fischer on Thursday. Pacers Hope To Add Jose Alvarado Amid Multiple Injuries Alvarado, 27, is one player who Indiana has had “on its radar throughout his early stretch […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Cleared For On-Court Activities https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-zion-williamson-cleared-for-on-court-activities/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:14:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365160 New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact, the team announced Thursday. Williamson has missed the last five games after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on Nov. 4. The 25-year-old is averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals this […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Jordan Poole Out 7-10 Days With Mild Left Quad Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-jordan-poole-out-7-10-days-with-mild-left-quad-strain/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:37:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364945 New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left quad strain and will be reevaluated in approximately seven to 10 days, the team announced Friday. Pelicans Acquired Jordan Poole From Wizards In Offseason Trade Poole missed his first game of the season Wednesday at Dallas due to soreness in his left […]

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]]> Zion Williamson’s Trade Value Has Dropped Amid Hamstring Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/zion-williamsons-trade-value-has-dropped-amid-hamstring-injury/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:42:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364941 Another injury has sidelined Zion Williamson after not even 10 games into the season, and opposing teams reportedly aren’t lining up to negotiate any trade deals with the New Orleans Pelicans for the two-time All-Star. NBA Teams Are Not Interested In Zion Williamson Trade Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps, Williamson’s trade value across […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Out 7-10 Days With Hamstring Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-zion-williamson-out-7-10-days-with-hamstring-strain/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:13:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364757 New Orleans Pelicans announced on Tuesday that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain that will keep him sidelined for at least seven to 10 days. The Pelicans said Williamson will be reevaluated after that time frame. Zion Williamson Has Had An Injury-Riddled NBA Career Williamson, 25, led the […]

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]]> Pelicans Sign DeAndre Jordan To 1-Year, $3.6M Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-sign-deandre-jordan-to-1-year-3-6m-contract/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:14:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364290 The New Orleans Pelicans and free agent center DeAndre Jordan have reached an agreement on a one-year, minimum-salary contract, agent Jeff Schwartz informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Pelicans Signed DeAndre Jordan After Waiving Jaden Springer New Orleans opened a spot on its standard 15-man roster Thursday by waiving guard Jaden Springer. Springer’s $2.46 million […]

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]]> Brandon Ingram Believes Raptors ‘Have Everything’ Defensively https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brandon-ingram-says-toronto-raptors-have-everything-nba-new-orleans-pelicans/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:40:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363993 Brandon Ingram feels the Toronto Raptors have the opportunity to make some noise in a wide open Eastern Conference. In a wide-ranging interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Ingram discussed his love for New Orleans, adjusting to Toronto and some of the difficulties he’s faced the last few years. “This team can be whatever we […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Kevon Looney Out At Least 2 Weeks With Knee Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-kevon-looney-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-knee-sprain/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:51:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363902 New Orleans Pelicans big man Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee and will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks, the team announced Wednesday. The injury occurred during New Orleans’ preseason game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 5. The Pelicans said they further […]

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]]> Ex-NBA Player Sindarius Thornwell Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-nba-player-sindarius-thornwell-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:32:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362125 Former NBA player Sindarius Thornwell was arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence and unlawful conduct toward a child, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). Sindarius Thornwell Allegedly Assaulted Woman RCSD said the charges are linked to an incident on Aug. 12 on Glenn Village Road. The victim reportedly told deputies that Thornwell […]

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]]> Pelicans Agree To Deal With Garrison Brooks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-agree-to-deal-with-garrison-brooks/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:05:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362083 The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Garrison Brooks, agent Darrell Comer informed NBA insider Chris Haynes on Tuesday. While the terms of the contract were undisclosed, Brooks likely inked an Exhibit 10 deal. This type of contract can be converted into a two-way deal before the regular season […]

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]]> Zion Williamson Voted Most Likely NBA Star To Request Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/zion-williamson-voted-most-likely-nba-star-to-request-trade/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:39:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361753 ESPN’s 2025-26 NBA Summer Forecast panel, made up of the network’s NBA insiders, voted New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson as the most likely star to request a trade and “seek a fresh start.” Although a first-place vote received five points, a second-place vote three points, and a third-place vote one for other questions, […]

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]]> Warriors, Spurs Interested In Trey Murphy III https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-spurs-interested-in-trey-murphy-iii/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:00:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361739 The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are reportedly eyeing New Orleans Pelicans veteran wing Trey Murphy III. The Pelicans, however, are not entertaining trade offers for the former first-rounder. “Sources say that the Warriors have a strong affinity for Trey Murphy III and have made outreach to New Orleans as recently as this […]

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]]> Brandon Boston Jr. Signs One-Year Deal With Fenerbahce https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brandon-boston-jr-signs-one-year-deal-with-fenerbahce/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:12:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361033 NBA free agent guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. has reportedly signed a new deal with Fenerbahce, the Turkish professional basketball club announced on Monday. Brandon Boston Jr. Has Played Four NBA Seasons Boston had previously been linked to EuroLeague powerhouse Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos, who have been actively seeking to recruit more NBA talent this summer. […]

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]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Jazz, Wizards, Hornets, Pelicans, Nets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-utah-jazz-washington-wizards-charlotte-hornets-new-orleans-pelicans-brooklyn-nets/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:42:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359929 This was forecast to be a wild NBA offseason and there were certainly some startling moves. Free agency isn’t the main event it used to be but some seismic trades have given this offseason the jolt we’ve come to expect. Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane and Kristaps Porzingis all have new homes. Myles Turner was the […]

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]]> Troubling Details Revealed In Terry Rozier Betting Investigation https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/troubling-details-revealed-in-terry-rozier-betting-investigation/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:18:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360397 Troubling details have been revealed by federal investigators looking into unusual activity regarding NBA guard Terry Rozier. Rozier most recently represented the Miami Heat but the game causing the most curiosity is from during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. A professional bettor placed 30 bets in the span of 46 minutes for a game […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Derik Queen Has Wrist Surgery, Out At Least 3 Months https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-derik-queen-has-wrist-surgery-out-at-least-3-months/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:27:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360387 New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is expected to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. The procedure was to address a torn scapholunate ligament. It was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Derik […]

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]]> 4 NBA Teams Still Have ‘Plenty of Interest’ in Malcolm Brogdon https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/4-nba-teams-still-have-plenty-of-interest-in-malcolm-brogdon/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:05:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360366 Earlier this month, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that eight teams are pursuing a potential sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon. “That list includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers as well as the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Milwaukee […]

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]]> Pelicans Guarantee Zion Williamson’s $39.4M Salary For 2025-26 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-guarantee-zion-williamsons-39-4m-salary-for-2025-26/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:13:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360246 Rumors have been swirling around NBA circles about a potential trade involving New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson, but that gossip may now be irrelevant after a deadline passed on Tuesday. Zion Williamson Must Meet The Games Played Threshold According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, July 15 marked the deadline for Williamson’s $39.4 million salary […]

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]]> Pelicans, Herb Jones Agree to Three-Year, $68M Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-herb-jones-agree-to-three-year-68m-contract-extension/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:49:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360073 The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran wing Herb Jones have agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Jones now has a total five years and $97 million on his deal, with a player option in 2029-30. Herb Jones Set To […]

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]]> Wizards Join 6 Teams in Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/wizards-join-6-teams-in-pursuit-of-jonathan-kuminga/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:58:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359816 The Washington Wizards have reportedly emerged as a new potential trade suitor for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, “the Wizards entered the mix in the last 24 hours” as the team is targeting Kuminga for their rebuild. Heat, Bulls, Bucks, Nets, Kings, Pelicans, And Wizards Want Kuminga Slater […]

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]]> Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: 4 Teams Linked To Warriors Wing https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jonathan-kuminga-trade-rumors-4-teams-linked-to-warriors-wing/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:36:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359708 The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer over the weekend, making the fourth-year forward a restricted free agent. Warriors Can Match Any Offer For Jonathan Kuminga Golden State holds the right to match any offer and can also explore sign-and-trade options. The Brooklyn Nets are the only team that […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025: Winners And Losers Of The First Round https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-winners-losers-first-round-brooklyn-nets-atlanta-hawks-orlando-magic-portland-trail-blazers/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:36:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359364 A wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft brought plenty of excitement with trades, consensus reaches and big moves all over the place. Let’s dive into some winners and losers from the first day of the Draft. Winner: Jase Richardson And The Orlando Magic As a player I deemed a lottery-level talent, Richardson was […]

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]]> NBA Draft 2025 Live Tracker: Updates & Grades For Every Pick In Round 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-draft-2025-live-tracker-updates-grades-for-every-pick-round-1/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:20:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=359254 The 2025 NBA Draft is here and Basketball Insiders will have you covered from start to finish of the first round. This year’s draft class has been highly touted for a couple years now, and their moment in the spotlight has arrived. The workouts are complete, as are the interviews. Now, it’s time to sit back […]

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