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Fears Scores 22, Not Enough As Pelicans Finish 0-5 in Vegas

The New Orleans Pelicans wrapped up Summer League play with another loss, falling 113-104 to the Indiana Pacers and cementing their place in the record books—for the wrong reason. The defeat marked ...
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Pelicans Swing Big in 2025 NBA Draft, but Gamble Brings High Risk

The New Orleans Pelicans made a strong statement during the 2025 NBA Draft, and sparked a media firestorm with a draft-night trade that added intrigue, expectations, and scrutiny, to their selections.
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Pelicans Make Big Moves and Face Bigger Questions

Tuesday was anything but quiet for the New Orleans Pelicans. In the span of a few hours, the franchise made a bold trade with the Indiana Pacers, securing a second first-round pick in this year’s NBA ...
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Joe Dumars and the Pelicans: A Sudden Shift That Raises More Questions Than Answers

The New Orleans Pelicans have never been a franchise known for stability. But even by their standards, firing David Griffin and moving on to Joe Dumars as the new head of basketball operations in less ...
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Pelicans Fire David Griffin: A New Era Begins in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans finished the 2024–25 season with a dismal 21–61 record, the second-worst in franchise history. The team struggled through injuries, inconsistency, and an apparent lack of ...
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Joe Dumars Emerges as Frontrunner to Lead Pelicans

Following the recent dismissal of David Griffin, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly eyeing NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars as the leading candidate to assume the role of Executive Vice President of ...
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Pelicans Visit Milwaukee for Rematch with Playoff-Bound Bucks

With just three games left in a grueling and injury-riddled season, the New Orleans Pelicans head to Milwaukee to face a Bucks team surging towards the playoffs. New Orleans, losers of four straight, ...
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Shorthanded Pelicans Battle, But Fall to Warriors 111-95

Despite missing four starters, the New Orleans Pelicans came out with energy and toughness, making the Golden State Warriors work for everything in a 111-95 loss at Smoothie King Center. Golden State ...
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Undermanned Pelicans Power Past Sixers, 112-99

In a matchup devoid of star power, the New Orleans Pelicans secured a 112-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at the Smoothie King Center. With both teams dealing with a slew of ...
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Zion Dominates, Pelicans Bounce Back Big Against Timberwolves

The New Orleans Pelicans had nowhere to go but up after being down and out after Sunday’s embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons. On Wednesday, they went up North and took their frustrations out on ...
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Murphy’s 27 not enough to snap Pelicans’ losing skid

The New Orleans Pelicans returned to the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, looking to bounce back from a tough road stretch that saw them suffer three straight double-digit losses. Despite being ...
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The Zion Dilemma: Undeniable Talent and Incredible Risk

Since entering the league in 2019 as the No. 1 overall pick, Zion Williamson has carried sky-high expectations. In the aftermath of the Anthony Davis saga, the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans ...