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New Trade Proposal Sends LeBron James to Cavaliers in Three Team Deal

The possibility of LeBron James finishing his legendary NBA career in Cleveland has resurfaced once again.A new blockbuster three-team trade proposal from Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus envisions the four-time NBA champion returning to the Cavaliers alongside his son, Bronny James, in a complicated deal involving the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans.Blockbuster proposal would […] The post New Trade Proposal Sends LeBron James to Cavaliers in Three Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY .

Pelicans shopping Jordan Poole’s expiring contract

The New Orleans Pelicans are exploring the trade market for Jordan Poole as they look to reshape the roster around new head coach Jamahl Mosley. Evan Sidery reported Saturday that the Pelicans are shopping Poole’s $34 million expiring contract in trade discussions while targeting a win-now player. The move would give New Orleans an opportunity […] The post Pelicans shopping Jordan Poole’s expiring contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2026 NBA Draft from a very different place than many might have expected a year ago. Rather than building off a return to the playoffs, the franchise spent the offseason trying to recover from a disastrous campaign that saw nearly everything go wrong. Injuries, roster imbalances, and offensive inconsistency […] The post Pelicans 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mavericks rumors: Willie Green, Adrian Griffin targets for Dusty May’s staff

New Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May appears to be targeting experienced NBA coaches as he assembles his inaugural staff. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green and former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin are among the candidates expected to join May’s bench in […] The post Mavericks rumors: Willie Green, Adrian Griffin targets for Dusty May’s staff appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant can achieve new goals in 4-team deal with Bucks, Pelicans

The NBA has entered an era where blockbuster trades are no longer judged solely by the number of All-Stars involved. Flexibility and organizational timelines matter just as much as star power. Agents do not quite have the leeway to dictate where flawed talents land anymore. However, a four-team blockbuster involving the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, […] The post How Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant can achieve new goals in 4-team deal with Bucks, Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Exclusive: How Pelicans’ Jaron Pierre Jr. earned Kevin Garnett’s Anthony Edwards, LeBron James comparisions

Kevin Garnett doesn’t hand out comparisons lightly, so when the Hall of Famer recently likened second-round draft pick Jaron Pierre Jr. to a blend of Anthony Edwards and LeBron James, it immediately turned heads. However, the comparison wasn’t simply about athleticism, explosiveness, and rim pressure. Garnett was describing a player capable of overwhelming defenses with […] The post Exclusive: How Pelicans’ Jaron Pierre Jr. earned Kevin Garnett’s Anthony Edwards, LeBron James comparisions ap...

Pelicans sign Melvin Council Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. Council took an unconventional path to the professional ranks, beginning his career in junior college before playing at Wagner, St. Bonaventure, and Kansas. During his lone season with the Jayhawks, the 6-foot-3 […] The post Pelicans sign Melvin Council Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Pelicans decline Kevon Looney’s team option

The Pelicans are expected to decline Kevon Looney’s $8 million team option for the 2026-27 season, making the veteran center an unrestricted free agent. The decision follows Looney’s first year in New Orleans after spending the previous decade with the Warriors. Although he signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans, his role was […] The post Pelicans decline Kevon Looney’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Pelicans decline team option on three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney

Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion and forever Golden State Warrior, will have to find a new home next season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, the New Orleans Pelicans have chosen to decline Looney’s $8 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent. Looney’s tenure with the Pelicans was highly limited, playing only 21 […]

Pelicans’ Kevon Looney to decline $8 million player option

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into another reset, and a familiar veteran looks set to be the first casualty. They are expected to decline its $8 million team option on center Kevon Looney, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. The move would make the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The decision frees up […] The post Pelicans’ Kevon Looney to decline $8 million player option appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pelicans To Decline 2026/27 Team Option On Kevon Looney

The Pelicans are expected to decline their $8MM team option on Kevon Looney for next season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). Looney will be headed for unrestricted free agency. The news doesn’t come as a surprise. After spending his first 10 years with the Warriors, Looney signed a two-year, $16MM contract with New […]

Pelicans, Melvin Council Jr. Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal

Undrafted rookie guard Melvin Council Jr. has agreed to sign with the Pelicans, according to his agency, Seros Partners (Instagram link). Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress, who is tracking undrafted free agent deals at RookieScale.com, confirmed to Hoops Rumors that the deal will be an Exhibit 10. Council bounced around over the course of his college […]

NBA rumors: Celtics’ Trey Murphy III trade interest doused with cold truth

Heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, rumors were running rampant that the New Orleans Pelicans were potentially seeking to trade Trey Murphy III. However, nothing came to fruition on draft night, and the front office ended up having just one selection, SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr. at pick No. 58 overall. Now, it appears the […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics’ Trey Murphy III trade interest doused with cold truth appeared first on ClutchPoints .