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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / The Bird Writes / 8 hours ago
Herb Jones is the Pelicans’ MVP: Most Versatile Player 
The growth of Herb Jones marked a strong positive takeaway for the New Orleans Pelicans after a disappointing conclusion to their season. Averages of 11-3.6-2.6 on a strong 63.2% true shooting percentage led Jones to career highs in scoring and efficiency.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago
Brandon Ingram to have bigger trade market than Trae Young
The NBA offseason is approaching as more and more teams get bounced from the playoffs. The questions as to who will get moved in trades this summer have yet to be answered.
Jonas Valanciunas News / ClutchPoints / May 15
Pelicans phase Jonas Valanciunas out of future plans
The NBA’s traditional big-man role has been under attack since Steph Curry stepped into the league. Perhaps it was a bit before the 2009 draft class had their names called but the four-point line (The Curry Curve, if you will) is being implemented onto practice courts by practically every team.
Jose Alvarado News / ClutchPoints / May 14
Jose Alvarado’s impact makes for difficult contract extension negotiations with Pelicans
The NBA is built on star players. Coaches cut down rotations during the NBA Playoffs as All-World talents take over the biggest stage in basketball. However, the role players that help buoy a franchise through an 82-game slog cannot be discounted.
Trey Murphy News / ClutchPoints / May 13
How Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III could ink $223.65 million contract extension this offseason
The New Orleans Pelicans fought through a season of unfortunate, ill-timed injuries just to once again fall short in the NBA Playoffs. Now the front office is looking ahead with a bit of urgency to put together another Western Conference contender for the 2024-25 campaign.
Willie Green News / ClutchPoints / May 13
Willie Green’s clear growth with Pelicans should quiet calls for firing
The NBA’s regular season is a distant memory for some franchises. A lucky few are still fighting for an NBA Finals berth. Teams like the New Orleans Pelicans, postseason qualifiers who fell short of internal expectations, are still licking their wounds.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 13
NBA GM Floats Idea Of Lakers Acquiring Brandon Ingram From Pelicans
During a conversation with NBA insider Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, an Eastern Conference general manager floated an idea involving the Los Angeles Lakers,
Jonas Valanciunas News / The Bird Writes / May 13
Is Letting Jonas Valanciunas Walk Best for Both JV and the Pelicans?
NEW ORLEANS – New reporting suggests the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t looking to re-sign free agent big man Jonas Valanciunas. This season, the veteran center was a point of contention, excelling as a low-post scorer and rebounder while still facing major defensive struggles.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 13
‘Blockbuster’ Trade Proposal Sends Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram To Cavaliers
One NBA writer proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans this summer. Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World proposed
Brandon Ingram News / ClutchPoints / May 13
Creative Brandon Ingram contract extension options with Pelicans
The ping pong balls of fate have decided the NBA Draft Lottery once again. The last thing for the league to settle is the crowning of a champion but the NBA Finals are still weeks away from tipping off.
Zion Williamson News / Hardwood Heroics / May 12
New Orleans Pelicans’ Intriguing Zion Williamson Plan for Upcoming NBA Draft, Revealed
The New Orleans Pelicans were not part of Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Pels made it to the playoffs this year, albeit another first-round exit, which means that they were disqualified from attaining a Top 14 pick in Sunday’s lottery.
Brandon Ingram News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Report: Western Conference star to be ‘aggressively’ shopped in trade talks
Several NBA teams are expected to pursue the possibility of adding a star via trade this offseason, and it sounds like one notable Western Conference player will be available.
Brandon Ingram News / Yardbarker / May 12
Brandon Ingram's tenure with the Pelicans looks to be all but over
It appears changes are coming in New Olreans.
Brandon Ingram News / Last Word On Sports / May 12
New Orleans Pelicans Unwilling to Give Star a Max Extension?
Following their playoff exit in the first round, rumors of an impending split between the New Orleans Pelicans and star forward Brandon Ingram have surfaced.
Brandon Ingram News / Hoops Rumors / May 12
Pelicans reportedly not willing to give Brandon Ingram max extension
Starting July 1, Ingram will be eligible for a four-year, maximum-salary extension projected to be worth $200M+.
Jarrett Allen News / Yardbarker / May 11
Pelicans could target Cavaliers star this summer
The Pelicans' roster will likely look significantly different in a couple of months.
Brandon Ingram News / Viral Sports News / May 11
New Orleans Pelicans Expected to Trade Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram has been a solid contributor for the New Orleans Pelicans since he was acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers in the blockbuster Anthony Davis deal.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / May 11
New Orleans Pelicans Rumors: Pels ‘Likely’ to Lose 2 Key Players Due to Awkward Fit With Zion Williamson
We might see a different New Orleans Pelicans squad next season since the team might let go of Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas in the coming weeks if recent reports are to be believed.
Jonas Valanciunas News / Yardbarker / May 10
12-year NBA veteran expected to hit free-agent market this summer
He is a hulking figure who commands respect in the paint.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / May 10
Pelicans forward expected to be traded this summer
Some players could be on their way out of New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / May 2
New Orleans Pelicans' Super Plan To Acquire Two Stars And Create Lob City 2.0 This Offseason
The New Orleans Pelicans were swept in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder and it is obvious their core has not lived up to expectations.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30
New Orleans Pelicans Set For Massive Roster Changes Despite Strong Season
David Griffin, the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, acknowledged the team’s impressive 49-win season but indicated a planned overhaul of the roster during his NBA season-ending news conference on Tuesday.
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Unfortunate Zion Williamson fact comes to light after Pelicans get eliminated
The former top overall pick Williamson did not play at all in the series due to a hamstring injury.
Charles Barkley News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Charles Barkley burns Pelicans, Galveston at same time
Charles Barkley has decreed that the New Orleans Pelicans are not allowed to go to Cancun when their barely-there playoff showing is over.
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