Latest news and updates about the Pelicans
Earlier this summer, the New York Knicks tied Jose Alvarado down to a three-year $14 million contract extension.Alvarado joined the Knicks via trade at the February trade deadline. New York sent out Dalen Terry, two second-round draft picks and cash considerations to the New Orleans Pelicans as their part of the deal.Since arriving in New […] The post Knicks’ Jose Alvarado Deal Draws Strong Praise appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans have added another backcourt option, agreeing to a one-year deal with guard Kobe Bufkin after his strong Summer League performance. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the agreement was finalized Saturday. Bufkin, the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, spent his first two NBA seasons with the Atlanta […] The post Pelicans sign Kobe Bufkin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin has landed a new opportunity with the Pelicans, although his NBA future is not yet guaranteed. The post New Details Emerge After Former Lakers Standout Lands New Opportunity appeared first on HEAVY .
11:30 pm: Bufkin has signed with the Pelicans, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions. 6:21 pm: Free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It will be a training camp deal, and Bufkin will be among several players competing for […]
The Golden State Warriors wanted to make a run at trading for Trey Murphy, but their advances got turned down. Murphy has remained one of the biggest realistic names on the trade block all summer from the New Orleans Pelicans. However, it turns out that Murphy’s asking price from New Orleans may be too high […] The post Pelicans Turned Down This Warriors Trey Murphy Trade Offer appeared first on HEAVY .
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is seemingly headed to a buyout, and the 76ers should strike immediately to get him.
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers are signing free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Tonje, 25, spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Jazz before being traded to the Celtics in February. Boston declined to extend him a qualifying […] The post NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pistons struck out on a Jaylen Brown trade that also landed LeBron James for the 76ers.
July 24: Pierre has officially signed his two-way deal with New Orleans, per a press release from the team. July 22: Guard Jaron Pierre Jr., this year’s 58th overall pick, and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (via Twitter). Pierre played for four colleges, beginning with […]
The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. That doesn’t mean the Pelicans are throwing open the doors to everyone. Stein […] The post Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Victor Wembanyama‘s new contract, the Pelicans‘ quiet summer, the Hawks‘ options with Jonathan Kuminga, the Wizards‘ Anthony Davis strategy and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only […]
The Pelicans remain resistant to moving highly coveted forwards Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, but they’ve been engaged in trade discussions involving swingman Jordan Hawkins, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Stein and Fischer, the Grizzlies are one of the teams the Pelicans have […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still in pole position to sign unrestricted free agent LeBron James. A potential homecoming is on the table, but no decision is reportedly imminent, which could set some unease as the offseason progresses. An obstacle for the Cavs could be a push to facilitate an Anthony Davis trade for a reunion with […] The post Cavaliers Hit With Major Blow in LeBron James Race After New Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed second-round pick Jaron Pierre Jr. to a two-way contract after selecting the New Orleans native with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Wednesday that Pierre and the Pelicans reached an agreement on the deal, officially bringing the former SMU […] The post Pelicans sign hometown guard Jaron Pierre Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Highlighted By China Return The Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in China against the Houston Rockets before closing out the slate with home matchups against New Orleans and Atlanta at American Airlines Center. It marks Dallas’ first trip to China since the 2018-19 preseason. DALLAS […]
Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ second-round pick may have been one of the biggest surprises of Summer League. Meleek Thomas led all players in Las Vegas by averaging 27.3 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc on eight attempts per game. He also finished with a 15-to-6 assist-to-turnover ratio […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Spurs, David Jones Garcia, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade rumors have slowed as we await a LeBron James decision, but there is still chatter to be had out there. The post NBA Trade Rumors: LeBron James Impact, Zion Williamson Interest & the Big Board appeared first on HEAVY .
The Miami Heat have hopes of landing LeBron James in free agency to make them a more viable contender after they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami needs at least one or two more pieces to truly have title hopes with the core of Giannis, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins as the top players so far.A […] The post Miami Heat Venue Concert Change Leading To LeBron Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
Trade speculation surrounding Trey Murphy III has not disappeared, even as the New Orleans Pelicans head toward training camp with essentially the same roster that finished near the bottom of the NBA standings last season. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, league chatter surrounding a potential Murphy trade has cooled but remains alive. Hollinger wrote […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy trade buzz persists despite quieter market appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James’ free agency decision has caused the free agency to wait and see as signings have halted while the league waits until the 41-year-old king makes up his mind. Among the teams affected by LeBron’s decision is the New Orleans Pelicans, whose squad is not in the running to land LeBron in free agency […] The post LeBron James Free Agency Decision Brings Bad News To New Orleans Pelicans appeared first on HEAVY .
Trey Murphy III has been involved in NBA trade rumors throughout the offseason. Despite a high asking price from the […]
The final stop on the NBA Summer Leagie schedule was the 2026 Summer League in Vegas. Seven former Orange were on rosters in Sin City: William Kyle (Lakers), Nate Kingz (Heat), Buddy Boeheim (Thunder), Jesse Edwards (Bucks), Chris Bell (Pelicans), Quadir Copeland (Rockets) and Maliq Brown (Spurs). Here’s how they fared in Sin City: Kyle- […]
Zion Williamson again showed off a new look in the offseason, flaunting a ripped body that makes it seem like he is in tip-top shape for the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season. The New Orleans Pelicans star showcased his body during a public appearance in New Orleans, where he interacted with fans and young players, while wearing […] The post NBA World Reacts To Zion Williamson’s New Ripped Look appeared first on HEAVY .
One more quality outing for Jalen Slawson in Las Vegas.
Here are three NBA teams that should stop chasing the Play-In, trade their veterans, and fully commit to a rebuild before the offseason ends.