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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

Zion Williamson's Season Could Push Pelicans Toward Trade Talks If Struggles Continue

Zion Williamson opens up on the Pelicans' difficult season, citing injuries, roster changes, and the need for improvement moving forward.

International Business Times UK · Mar 30

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

Boston Celtics shut down the New Orleans Pelicans 104-92 in defensive showcase

The Celtics beat New Orleans with a strong second half performance after the Pels punched them in the mouth early in the contest.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2024

PHOTOS: Boston at New Orleans – Celtics right ship, beat Pels 104-92

Let's take a look at some of the best moments captured in images in the Celtics' 72nd game of the 2023-24 NBA season vs. the Pels.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2024

Gray TV: The New Orleans Pelicans More Than Tripled Their Bally Sports Audience Friday By Airing Their Game on Local Broadcast TV

The pro hoops franchise, which presents most of its games on bankrupt regional sports network Bally, averaged a solid 55,000 viewers on local broadcast last week

Broadcasting & Cable · Jan 17, 2024

Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2023

It’s Time to Start Considering the Pelicans, Injury-Prone or Not

New Orleans can be dominant when Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are on the court, but the reality looks a lot different with recurring health issues.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

5 wild Zion Williamson trades, according to Trade Machine

Some ideas for a Zion trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

New Orleans Pelicans could trade up for Scoot Henderson in major NBA Draft upset

The New Orleans Pelicans are a team on the rise with young stars Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram along with CJ McCollum and they could look to add another emerging talent in the upcoming NBA Draft

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023