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The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Kobe Bufkin, ending the guard’s stint with the franchise before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Marc Stein reported the move on Saturday, October 17. Bufkin was selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 NBA Draft. New Orleans signed Bufkin to a one-year, minimum-salary contract […] The post Pelicans waive Kobe Bufkin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Kobe Bufkin and forward Jalon Moore, the team announced Saturday. The moves leave the franchise with 18 players on its roster, including three two-way players. Bufkin, selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 NBA Draft, appeared in three preseason games for New Orleans. The 6-foot-4 […] The post Pelicans waive 2023 first round pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans. After two years with the Hawks, the 6’4″ guard appeared […]
The Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opened abroad in Macao, China and concluded stateside in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks split their two-game series against the Houston Rockets with a 135-117 loss and a 132-115 win. The Mavs returned home to Dallas, Texas to — lose 101-97 to the New Orleans Pelicans and — to the Atlanta Hawks. […]
There’s some uncertainty whether first overall pick AJ Dybantsa will be available when the Wizards open the regular season at home against Milwaukee on Wednesday, according to ESPN. Dybantsa made an early exit from the Wizards’ preseason finale against New Orleans on Friday after rolling his ankle during the second quarter. Wizards coach Brian Keefe […]
Washington Wizards star Trae Young has a message for rookie AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick prepares to navigate the expectations surrounding his first NBA season: prioritize winning over individual success. With Washington concluding its preseason schedule following Friday’s 107-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Young shared his thoughts on Dybantsa’s development […] The post Trae Young’s advice to Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa as he stares down barrel of No. 1 pick pressure appeared...
One game and two losses, the Washington Wizards might be heading into one of their toughest phases ahead of the 2026 regular season. First, the team lost its preseason game against the Pelicans by a score of 107–106. However, the loss was not the only concern, as the Wizards also face the possibility of losing […] The post No. 1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Exits in Pain as Fans Rip Wizards for Playing Him in ‘Meaningless’ Preseason Finale appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In their preseason finale, the Washington Wizards lost to a New Orleans Pelicans squad well-stocked with former Wizards, 107-106. The game itself was fine for preseason with the exception of No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa landing bad after getting bumped by Zion Williamson while taking a shot and rolling his ankle. It look painful and […]
After years of being one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Washington Wizards are hopeful to take a big leap and be come a playoff team with their new-look roster. Unfortunately, the team appeared to lose rookie forward AJ Dybantsa in the final game of the 2026-27 preseason. In the first quarter of […] The post AJ Dybantsa exits Wizards’ preseason game vs. Pelicans after painful ankle roll appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Thunder have signed forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced today. Oklahoma City’s agreements with Wilkerson and Johnson were first reported back in June, shortly after both players went undrafted. Whitehead, a 2023 first-round pick, spent most of last season in the G […]
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants the Atlanta Hawks to test his team’s ball security and transition defense in Friday night’s preseason finale at American Airlines Center. Two days earlier, Dallas committed 27 turnovers in a 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta brings two All-Defensive perimeter players to Dallas. Dyson Daniels […]
Former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole remains unfairly buried in the New Orleans Pelicans rotation despite a coaching change during the offseason.
The Washington Wizards play their 4th and final preseason game in New Orleans starting at 8:00 p.m. today at the Smoothie King Center. Watch the game on Monumental Sports Network.
The Dallas Mavericks host the Atlanta Hawks for their final preseason match up before the 2026-27 regular season begins. Dallas last played the Pelicans on Wednesday night where they fell despite a late rally. This is the fifth and final preseason game for Atlanta; they’ve won three in a row, most recently beating the Oklahoma […]
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley is reportedly extremely excited about Zion Williamson after the star forward arrived at training camp in excellent condition and noticeably slimmer than in previous seasons. Tim MacMahon shared the update on The Hoop Collective podcast, highlighting Williamson’s work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and the optimism he has […] The post Jamahl Mosley excited about Zion Williamson’s shape appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Pelicans Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Poole sounds equally encouraged by what Mosley is asking of […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August. The new agreement is a non-guaranteed camp deal, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Dickinson, 25, […] The post Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DALLAS — John Poulakidas made 4 of his 8 attempts from 3-point range Wednesday night, and the shots were not what Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wanted to talk about first. Poulakidas scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting in 25:33 off the bench in a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at American […]
DALLAS — After eight or 10 practices and a trip to China, the Dallas Mavericks look like a very close group, coach Dusty May said Wednesday. They will not know for sure, May added, until they have been through some adversity. May spoke before the Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at […]
After waiving him from his two-way contract in August, the Pelicans have officially re-signed center Hunter Dickinson, the team announced in a press release. It’s a non-guaranteed training camp deal for the former Michigan and Kansas star, confirms Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (via Twitter), which indicates Dickinson’s new contract features Exhibit 10 language. […]
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Pelicans: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
Game Info When: Friday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA Injury Report Wizards: Anthony Davis – Questionable (Rest), Khris Middleton – Questionable (Rest), Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip) Thunder: Dejounte Murray – Questionable (Toe) Pregame notes The final preseason […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have spent most of Zion Williamson’s career selling hope, only to watch injuries, inconsistency, and disappointing finishes turn optimism into another offseason of unanswered questions. Seven seasons into his career, the former first overall pick is still waiting to make his playoff debut. Jamahl Mosley’s ‘All Crash’ approach is here to […] The post 5 reasons why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans will finally clear NBA Playoffs hurdle appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dallas Mavericks' offense struggled against the New Orleans Pelicans, and their shortcomings proved exactly why trading Kyrie Irving would not be wise for Dallas.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day after a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Mavericks returned from the NBA China Games in Macao less than 48 hours before Wednesday’s game, […]