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Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Here are the six most disappointing rookie extensions of the past six years, led by Zion Williamson and several deals that quickly aged badly.
The Saints are looking to keep building momentum as they get ready for the Raiders. We break down the biggest matchups, including whether Tyler Shough can win the quarterback battle for the third straight week, why another fast start matters, and what the Saints defense needs to do to control the game. Plus, we go through the final injury report, game information and everything you need to know before kickoff. Then, we turn to the Pelicans and continue looking ahead to the upcoming season and ...
Angel Reese is keeping tabs on hoops news beyond her own locker room right now. Her brother Julian just bagged a fresh contract to play down in New Orleans. Watching family members make the big leagues is honestly the coolest thing to witness. The star hopped on social media instantly to hype him up. Julian [...]
Gus Kattengell, Jim Eichenhofer and Andrew Lopez draft the New Orleans Pelicans players they’re most excited to watch during the 2026-27 NBA season on the Pelicans Podcast (9/25/2026). The crew breaks down Zion Williamson’s evolving offensive game, the year-two potential of Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, Trey Murphy III’s continued growth, Dejounte Murray’s return and more as Pelicans training camp gets underway. #pelicans #nba #neworleanspelicans Latest NBA News & Pelicans News @ https://www...
By Chris Bowie-Donayre Julian Reese is heading down to Crescent City. The former Maryland forward agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans after having a great season with the Washington Wizards. Last season, Reese averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals and shot 52.9% from the field in 13 games for the […]
Sept. 24, 2026 Warriors: Obi Agbim became a free agent. Pistons: Drake Allen became a free agent. Hornets: D.J. Armstrong Jr. and Tre Carroll became free agents. Timberwolves: Jalen Crutcher became a free agent. Nuggets: Keonte Jones and Reese Waters became free agents. Pelicans: Solomon Washington became a free agent. Sept. 23, 2026 Magic: Signed […] The post NBA Transactions: Hornets, Magic, Cavaliers, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Angel Reese laid the foundation of her glittering career in the WNBA in Louisiana. Following in her footsteps, her younger brother, Julian Reese, is returning to familiar territory as the New Orleans Pelicans sign him to a two-way contract. Angel Reese wasted no time in giving her reaction to this update. “Take care of my […] The post Angel Reese Drops 5-Word Appeal to the Pelicans After They Announce a Two-Way Deal Around Her Brother appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the Eastern Conference. To continue along, we will be diving into the New Orleans Pelicans’ quiet summer. Previous offseason outlooks: Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charlott...
Tyler Shough is taking control of the Saints, but how much can we conclude after 11 starts? we look at his strong second halves, the latest Saints-Raiders injury news, and Sunday’s test. Then we discuss what Julian Reese brings to the Pelicans, the importance of their first 10 games, and their chance to make an impression against the Spurs in two sold-out games in Europe.
Gus Kattengell, Jim Eichenhofer, and Andrew Lopez tip off a new season of the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast with a look ahead to next week’s start of 2026-27 Pelicans Training Camp. The crew discusses Saddiq Bey’s new extension, the addition of Bennedict Mathurin, potential starting lineups and bench combinations, and how Head Coach Jamahl Mosley can reshape the Pelicans’ defense. Plus, they break down what they’re watching from Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and the rest of the roster as the Peli...
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Julian Reese to their roster on a two-way contract, giving the young forward an opportunity to continue his NBA development. Reese’s agents, Yann Balikouzou and Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management, confirmed the agreement to HoopsHype. The 6-foot-9 forward spent time with the Washington Wizards last season and produced […] The post Pelicans sign Julian Reese appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jan 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images If the Jonathan Kuminga rumors and drama felt like they took forever last season, this season’s Jalen Duren saga is trying to match it. With just a week left until Duren’s qualifying offer deadline (October 1), Duren and the Pistons have yet to agree on a new contract. The P...
The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr. and Malik Dia, so no corresponding roster move is necessary to make room […]
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The following players have been signed to training camp contracts, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (All Twitter links): Reese Dixon-Waters (Nuggets) Keonte Jones (Nuggets) Solomon Washington (Pelicans) Drake Allen (Pistons) All four players went undrafted in June, making them unrestricted free agents. They almost certainly signed Exhibit 10 deals, which would entitle […]
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported trade being discussed by the three teams. Anyway, the framework: Hawks receive: Clint Capela and a 2033 second-round pick from New Orleans. Rockets receive: Trey Murphy III, ...
It started with a benign pain in the right shoulder. Michael Blackstone, currently with the Detroit Pistons, was an assistant general manager with the New Orleans Pelicans at the time in 2023. He had begun feeling discomfort in the offseason, but it worsened during the Summer League, prompting him to meet with his primary physician. […] The post “Already Gone Too Far”: NBA Executive Reveals Heartbreaking Detail From Cancer Battle appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons executive vice president of basketball operations Michael Blackstone discusses his ongoing battle against Stage 4 lung cancer in an interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Blackstone has mostly kept the experience private since he was first diagnosed in 2023 while he was part of the front office in New Orleans, but he’s speaking […]
Listen now (48 mins) | Jake Madison returns to the show to review the Pelicans offseason while I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise.
The Knicks are getting ready for a heated training battle, as John Konchar, Bruce Brown, and Ochai Agbaji have a training camp wing competition, while Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman will lock horns on the big man front. Despite having two roster spots open, the expectation is that the Knicks will only fill one, Marc […]
By Rory Maher | at September 20, 2026 10:02 am Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans and Minnesota. Assuming their contracts featured Exhibit 10 language, each player would be eligib...
Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans […]
The Toronto Raptors explored a trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III before ultimately bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed on the Clutch Scoops podcast that Toronto contacted New Orleans ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft to determine what it would take to acquire Murphy. "They had interest in Trey Murphy III," Siegel said. "And so they reached out to the Pelicans to ask about him and what the price would be." However, the Pelicans' asking ...