Preseason stat sheets can be notoriously misleading, but coaching staffs look for structural shifts rather than final scores. For the Zion Williamson-led do-or-die New Orleans Pelicans, the early October exhibitions against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have provided one key data point. Jamahl Mosley’s switch to an ‘All Crash’ mode instead of going […]
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Kings Keegan Murray is back on the floor, though his left ankle still requires some management. Murray made his preseason debut Saturday against Golden State after missing Sacramento’s first two games. He said afterward that he had “a little setback” with the ankle during training camp. “I’ve been dealing with it for a little while, […]
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The Pelicans have signed free agent Jalon Moore, per a team press release. A 6’7″ forward, Moore spent two seasons at Georgia Tech from 2021-23 and then two years at Oklahoma from 2023-25 before going undrafted last year. As a senior in 2024/25, he averaged 15.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in 30.3 minutes per game […]
Former Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko has been cut from his new team as the NBA continues preparations for the new season. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the New Orleans Pelicans have waived Christian Koloko after two preseason games. Koloko appeared in one preseason game with the Pelicans on Thursday against the Miami Heat. In 4 minutes of action, he grabbed 2 rebounds and made 2 blocks in the team's 118-110 loss. Koloko signed a one-year deal with the Peli...
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Koloko signed a one-year contract with New Orleans in July and was expected to compete for a roster spot during training camp. The move ends his latest opportunity to establish himself with an NBA team after spending time with multiple […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have no shortage of above-the-rim athletes, but determining the team’s best dunker is apparently a more complicated debate than simply picking Zion Williamson. From Yves Missi’s rim-rattling finishes to Trey Murphy III’s creativity and Karlo Matkovic’s surprising explosiveness, the Pelicans have several candidates capable of stealing the show in a hypothetical […]
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The Pelicans have waived center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Koloko was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with New Orleans, so the team won’t carry his salary on its books after releasing him. The 26-year-old played four minutes in the Pelicans’ preseason loss at Miami on Thursday, and finished […]
The Miami Heat are slowly, but surely getting ramped up as the Oct. 21 season opener approaches. They concluded their second preseason game on Thursday — a 128-118 win over the Pelicans — with the starters playing in just the first half. Who were a few winners and losers? Let’s examine! Winner: Giannis Antetokounmpo Skinny: […]
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Shooting touch, offensive versatility, and elite athleticism have never been a question for Trey Murphy III. Staying healthy long enough to put everything together, however, has been a different challenge for the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, with a surgically repaired shoulder finally feeling like an afterthought rather than an obstacle, the 26-year-old is approaching the […]
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The Miami Heat just squared off against the New Orleans Pelicans, who have some potential trade targets on the roster.
Here is a blockbuster trade idea that sends Karl-Anthony Towns to the Pelicans while the Knicks land a huge package of players and picks.
The underdog New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with a new voice on the sideline, a reshuffled frontcourt, and a franchise still searching for its first playoff series victory since 2018. Derik Queen was drafted to help fix all of those problems, but the first order of business has been protecting Jamahl Mosley’s process […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have high hopes for Yves Missi ahead of his third NBA season. The 22-year-old center starred in the ongoing 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer, leading Cameroon in points (18.0), rebounds (11.0), and blocks (2.7) per contest. In an interview with Chris Dodson of ClutchPoints, New Orleans Pelicans head of [...]
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 18 points as the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 at Kaseya Center on Thursday, October 8, to improve to 2-0 in the preseason. Miami overcame a third-quarter collapse and a late deficit before pulling away in the fourth quarter. The Heat outscored New Orleans 35-22 in the final period […]
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Miami Heat show dominant signs in debut win vs. New Orleans Pelicans.
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s preseason featuring opportunities for Giannis Antetokounmpo to acclimate to the team, he took another positive step in the 128-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. As fans have been waiting to see how Antetokounmpo can boost the Heat’s offense, Thursday was another glimpse of how it’ll […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he is still adjusting to his new beginnings with the Miami Heat. After playing for the first time as a member of the franchise in the Heat's 128-118 preseason home win against the New Orleans Pelicans, Antetokounmpo made it clear that comfort with a new group around him is still a work in progress. "I'm a little bit more comfortable, but I'm not there yet," Antetokounmpo told reporters. "I've played with the Bucks 900-plus games, I've played with t...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat took the floor on their home floor against the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. Wins and losses don’t matter all that much in the preseason, but the Heat did move to 2-0, earning a 128-118 win inside Kaseya Center. The biggest overarching takeaway was that Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to […]
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Trey Murphy III has become one of the NBA’s rising stars, but the oft-overlooked New Orleans Pelicans forward knows his latest career milestone would not have happened without a little help from a teammate. Murphy’s new endorsement deal with New Balance represents another significant step in his growing profile, both on and off the court. […]
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Miami Heat fans earned a brief glimpse into newcomer Klay Thompson Thursday. Forming a dominating tandem with Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the mind of coach Erik Spoelstra. But Thompson just evoked memories of an iconic moment involving ex-Spoelstra player Ray Allen against the New Orleans Pelicans. Thompson showed his famed catch-and-shoot side that made him […]
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The Heat are back in Miami! After opening their preseason with an impressive 129-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Québec City, the Miami Heat return to Kaseya Center tonight to host the New Orleans Pelicans in their first home game of the 2026 preseason. All eyes will once again be on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who […]
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Heat The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is in Miami. That was the premise explored by NBA on SI, which noted that Miami’s roster is built with plenty of athletes around Antetokounmpo, including Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans spent years watching defensive possessions unravel because of missed assignments, late rotations, and breakdowns that leave everyone scrambling. New head coach Jamahl Mosley is determined to eliminate those mistakes, but his approach demands a different understanding of the game, particularly from Jeremiah Fears. Thankfully, though the defensive drills keep coming with […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer. Zion Williamson has experienced the difference firsthand during […]
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Executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made clear at media day that the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing culture and mindset over any specific win total as the team begins the Jamahl Mosley era. Specifically, the Hall of Famer said the head brass have yet to even discuss potential win total benchmarks for […]
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