In the 2023-24 season, the New Orleans Pelicans finished with a record of 49-33, securing a playoff spot. Unfortunately, they were swept in the opening round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the second time this has happened in the last three seasons. During the offseason, starting center Jonas Valanciunas left the Pelicans to join…
Coming off his two best seasons with the Hawks, Dejounte Murray was traded out to New Orleans to continue his promising career. According to the guard, he’s more than grateful for the opportunity given in Atlanta, but couldn’t be happier to have landed in a squad that made the 2024 NBA playoffs and is led…
During the 2019 offseason, the Pelicans and Lakers made a trade that sent Anthony Davis to Los Angeles. In exchange, New Orleans received Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks. Ball and Hart are no longer with the team. Ingram just finished his fifth season with the Pelicans. According to reports around…
It is no secret by now that the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to rebalance their roster this offseason. That could possibly lead them to doing business with another team who is looking at a busy offseason. The Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers big man, Jarrett Allen. Allen, a one-time All-Star,…
The New Orleans Pelicans are already looking at an extremely busy offseason. They have been linked to multiple trade targets such as Cleveland’s Jarret Allen and Darius Garland. Now, it is being reported that the team is not willing to give their small forward, Brandon Ingram, a max deal. Ingram, an All-Star in 2020, is…
The New Orleans Pelicans hold the 21st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but there is no guarantee they will keep it and make a selection in that spot. There is a possibility that New Orleans could trade the pick to move down in the draft and acquire additional second-round picks. This would help balance…
The New Orleans Pelicans could prevent James Borrego from joining the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff as an assistant if J.J. Redick lands the head coaching job, as reported by Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Borrego currently serves as the associate head coach in New Orleans under Willie Green. Both Borrego and Redick are…
According to sources, Brandon Ingram is eligible for a four-year, $208 million extension this offseason, but the New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal, as reported by The Athletic. Trey Murphy is also eligible to sign an extension this offseason, while Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Herb Jones already have a…
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to engage the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks on trade talks this offseason as they look to upgrade their lead guard position. The Hawks are expected to trade either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray this offseason, while the Cavaliers could also entertain offers on Darius Garland if they sign…
The New Orleans Pelicans are aiming to make a big splash or two this coming offseason. As a result, many have linked them to a possible trade with the Atlanta Hawks. In particular, for Trae Young. However, latest reports suggest the team would rather target the other star guard for Atlanta, Dejounte Murray. The Hawks…
