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The Pelicans plan to sign Caleb Houstan to a one-year contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the free agent wing will be competing for New Orleans’ final standard roster spot. While he doesn’t state it outright, Scotto’s wording suggests Houstan’s contract will be non-guaranteed. The Pelicans currently have 14 […]
Here is a mock three-team trade that sends Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans and gives all sides a new direction before the 2026-27 NBA season.
Bennedict Mathurin remains one of the biggest unresolved names on the NBA free-agent market, with multiple teams monitoring his restricted free agency while the Los Angeles Clippers weigh whether to match an outside offer or pursue a sign-and-trade. According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls have emerged as the […] The post Inside Bennedict Mathurin’s restricted free agency as Bulls, Pelicans wait appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans. Speaking with former Pelicans reporter Justin Verrier on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons questioned whether New Orleans has ever shown that it can support a successful NBA franchise. “We […] The post Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pistons can predict how the Pelicans will handle Murphy's trade better than anyone else.
The Chicago Bulls' reported interest in restricted free agent wing Bennedict Mathurin has been "overstated," per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.
The Bennedict Mathurin market keeps getting bigger. The Clippers remain interested in re-signing the restricted free agent, but they’re no longer the only team lining up. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Pelicans, Bulls, Bucks and Mavericks have all expressed interest in acquiring Mathurin, though each would likely need to complete a sign-and-trade or […] The post Clippers’ Bennedict Mathurin drawing interest from growing list of teams appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DeMarcus Cousins has Dwight Howard on his list, but not Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain.
Draymond Green makes his feeliings clear on what Josh Hart said about his criticism of Jalen Brunson's famous $113 million sacrifice in 2024.
LA Clippers' exciting young guard Bennedict Mathurin remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, but that might change soon. There is renewed interest in the former Indiana Pacer, who is coming off a strong season split between the Pacers and Clippers. Insider Scoop B Robinson gives us the full lowdown on how the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls are chasing down Mathurin, and why the Clippers are not locking him up. Why New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls are circling LA Clippe...
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Christian Koloko’s NBA journey is taking him to New Orleans. The former Toronto Raptors big man has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, as he looks to earn a spot on the team’s final roster. The Raptors selected the 6-foot-11 centre 33rd overall in the 2022 NBA ... Read more The post Former Raptors big Christian Koloko agrees to one-year deal with Pels first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Bennedict Mathurin's free agency takes another turn as two new suitors emerge on the horizon.
The mystery suitor for Bennedict Mathurin has been revealed as the Chicago Bulls.
The Chicago Bulls have emerged as a potential landing spot for restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, adding another team to the race for one of the more intriguing young scorers still available this offseason. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Tuesday that Chicago has joined the New Orleans Pelicans as a known suitor for Mathurin. The […] The post Bulls emerge as Bennedict Mathurin suitor appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans have added frontcourt depth by agreeing to a one-year contract with center Christian Koloko, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported Tuesday that Koloko will compete for the final roster spot after spending time with the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks over the past four […] The post Pelicans sign Christian Koloko appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
11:30 pm: Koloko’s deal is official, per RealGM’s transaction log. It’s a non-guaranteed training camp deal with Exhibit 9 language, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. 6:08 pm: The Pelicans and free agent big man Christian Koloko have reached an agreement to a one-year deal, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Terms weren’t revealed but it’s almost certainly […]
Wizards The Wizards have emerged as another team with interest in free agent DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Wizards have already accelerated their rebuild by adding Trae Young and Anthony Davis while drafting AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick. Miami, Cleveland and Denver have also been linked to DeRozan, who […] The post NBA Rumors: Wizards, DeMar DeRozan, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
As Bennedict Mathurin continues to wait out restricted free agency, the New Orleans Pelicans are still floating around as a potential landing spot for the 24-year-old.
Lost in the flurry of NBA free agency signings and trades is the inactivity of the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans were the most serious in-season suitor for swingman Bennedict Mathurin before he was traded from Indiana to the Clippers, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), and New Orleans has been in touch recently with Mathurin’s camp, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As Stein details, the […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have entered negotiations with restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin as they explore ways to upgrade a roster that finished 26-56 last season. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Pelicans have held recent negotiations with Mathurin, while also noting that another unnamed team has expressed interest in the Los […] The post Pelicans emerge as suitor for Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former Pelicans big man Josh Oduro is headed to Australia, having officially signed a one-year contract with Melbourne United, per a team press release (hat tip to Olgun Uluc of ESPN). “From everything I’ve heard and seen, Melbourne looks like an amazing city, and I’m excited to get on the court and give my all […]
The Pelicans could be a surprise trade suitor to help the Pistons with Jalen Duren.
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 .