New Orleans Pelicans
Coverage of New Orleans Pelicans in the Nexus archive.
- Miami Heat anuncia calendario de pretemporada 2026-27
El Miami Heat anunció su calendario de pretemporada 2026-27 con cinco partidos, incluyendo tres en casa en el Kaseya Center, y se enfrentará a equipos como Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans y Orlando Magic. El equipo adquirió a Giannis Antetokounmpo y Bobby Portis durante la baja temporada.
- Pelicans, Grizzlies have trade talks centered around Jordan Hawkins, report says
The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies are discussing a trade centered around shooting guard Jordan Hawkins, a 2023 first-round pick from UConn. The Pelicans, currently under the luxury tax apron, may trade Hawkins to free a roster spot, as he is a restricted free agent next summer. The Pelicans have been largely quiet this offseason, only signing veteran center DeAndre Jordan on a two-year deal.
- American Safety inks six-year pact to provide ground transport for LSU sports teams
LSU Athletics has entered a six-year partnership with Louisiana-based American Safety as its official ground transportation provider. The company, founded by LSU graduate Corey Rosales, will transport sports teams and Mike the Tiger, and launch a disaster relief campaign tied to LSU football scores. American Safety, which already partners with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, operates across nine states with over 400 vehicles.
- Pelicans shut down Knicks push for Yves Missi after Mitchell Robinson leaves for Celtics
The New Orleans Pelicans rejected multiple trade attempts by the New York Knicks to acquire center Yves Missi after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans view Missi as a key core player and have declared him unavailable for trade. Missi, a 22-year-old rookie, was drafted by New Orleans in 2024 and is entering his third NBA season.
- Pelicans decline team option on Kevon Looney
The New Orleans Pelicans declined the $8M team option on Kevon Looney's contract, making the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The move leaves Yves Missi as the Pelicans' only true center, prompting the team to seek a center via free agency or trade.
- Pelicans preparing for Summer League as Trey Murphy trade talk continues
The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas while trade speculation continues regarding forward Trey Murphy III. The team has not made significant free-agent moves and remains focused on potential trades for Murphy, with analyst Jake Madison suggesting they may need to lower their asking price to secure a deal.
- Pelicans make call on Karlo Matković’s future in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a third-year option on forward/center Karlo Matković, keeping him with the team for another season. Matković, drafted 52nd overall in 2022, averages 6.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game over 104 games, contributing to the team's frontcourt depth.
- Pelicans could be active on draft night despite no first-round picks
The New Orleans Pelicans lack a first-round draft pick but may be active on draft night through trades. They are linked to potential deals involving star players like Boston's Jaylen Brown or Atlanta's No. 8 pick, while also fielding aggressive offers for Trey Murphy and Herb Jones. The team's focus remains on developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen as core players.