The Latest Breaking News from Derik Queen

Ranking All 30 Projected NBA Starting Lineups in 2026–27 From Worst to Best

The NBA landscape shifted over a wild summer. Here’s a look at every team’s new starting lineup, ranked from bottom to top.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17

Recent NBA Contract Extension Grades: Thompson Twins, Keyonte George Get Paid

A look around the NBA at recent contract extensions for Amen and Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

Unfiltered NBA Scout’s Thoughts on Pelicans’ Derik Queen Experiment: ‘I Don’t See It’

A preview of the Pelicans’ 2026–27 season through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 19

Here Are the NBA’s 2025–26 Iron Men. How Do They Compare to Years Past?

How many NBA players suited up for all 82 games this year, and how does that stack up in recent NBA history?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

How Zion Williamson’s Latest Career Milestone Sets Up Fascinating Offseason

Zion Williamson set a new career high with 26 straight games played for the Pelicans, which could set up a very interesting offseason in New Orleans.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26

Dejounte Murray Has Great Reason for Return to Lowly Pelicans After 13-Month Absence

Dejounte Murray is expected to return Tuesday night following his recovery from a ruptured Achilles.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24

SI:AM | Another Dud for the Scuffling Eagles

Philadelphia’s offense has been horrendous of late, and there’s plenty of blame to go around.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025

NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update Available Today (11-20)

The second NBA 2K26 player ratings update of the season arrived today with Daniss Jenkins – 79 OVR (+9) and Derik Queen – 80 OVR (+6) receiving the biggest bumps.

Operation Sports · Nov 21, 2025

Chris Mannix’s NBA Mailbag: What’s Really Going on With the Heat, Magic and Pelicans

After a week-plus of games, a look at Miami’s surprising pace shift, Orlando’s defensive drop-off and New Orleans’s early collapse.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2025

Pelicans Rookie Adorably Asked Jordan Poole If He Had to Wear Team Warmups on Bench

New Orleans Pelicans rookie big man Derik Queen hilariously asked Jordan Poole if he was required to wear his team warmups on the bench.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2025