Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a trade kicker. The extension will begin with the 2027-28 season and run through 2029-30. Bey […]
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Saddiq Bey has secured his long-term future with the New Orleans Pelicans after a strong return from a serious knee injury. The 27-year-old forward has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million extension that also includes a trade kicker. His new contract is fully guaranteed and will keep him under contract with New Orleans through the […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping to turn their fortunes around this season after a two consecutive seasons of not making the playoffs, and to do so they’re going to need consistent depth on the roster. The Pelicans made a move to shore up that depth this week in agreeing to a contract extension with […]
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Saddiq Bey impressed for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, and he will reportedly be with the Western Conference team for the foreseeable future.
The Dallas Mavericks have added Willie Green and Garrett Temple to head coach Dusty May’s coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the organization announcing a seven-man group of assistant coaches on Wednesday. Green will serve as Dallas’ lead assistant after most recently spending four seasons as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo Wednesday. The 7-foot center is expected to continue his path with New Orleans’ NBA G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron, for the 2026-27 season. Bandaogo’s deal with the Pelicans was presumably an Exhibit 10 contract, which would give New Orleans his G League rights. If he […]
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Trendon Watford had a lesser role than expected with the 76ers last season, but the same could happen with the Pelicans, his new ball club.
The Pelicans have signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). It’s a safe bet that Bandaogo signed an Exhibit 10 deal that will line him up to play for New Orleans G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron, who recently acquired his G League rights. He’ll receive a bonus worth up […]
The New Orleans Pelicans may have missed the playoffs again last season, but there were still plenty of positives to take away. Dejounte Murray returned with flying colors after missing significant time, the team had a promising group of rookies, and Zion Williamson became more available throughout the season. The Pelicans finished the 2025-26 season [...]
By Dana Gauruder | at September 16, 2026 4:01 pm Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and head coach of their NBA G League team, the Texas Legends. Tyson Chandler and Quincy Acy are returning in play...
Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and […]
Here is a mock trade that lands the Pelicans the perfect frontcourt fit next to Zion Williamson while helping the Bucks build for the future.
Mar 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Elfrid Payton (4) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Last month, it was reported that the Sacramento Kings were working out veteran guard Elfrid Payton. On Wednesday, the Kings showed they must have liked what they saw because Sacramento reportedly signed him. The Sacramento Kings and Elfrid Payton have agreed to a...
Dallas Mavericks announced their full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. As previously reported, former University of Michigan head coach Dusty May will take over as the Mavericks' new head coach. He will be joined by former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, as well as recently retired 16-year NBA veteran Garrett Temple, who will begin his coaching career in Dallas. The Mavericks also announced five additional assistant coaches for the upcoming season: Joe Boylan, Drew Williams...
The Pelicans signed Johnny O’Neil. Then they waived him. No, they didn’t change their minds that quickly. The transactions were designed to send the former Santa Clara big man back to New Orleans’ G League affiliate, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. The Pelicans made the same moves last September. This year’s Exhibit 10 contract […]
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By Luke Adams | at September 16, 2026 8:04 am The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions for the Pelicans, who also signed and waived O’Neil last September in order to gain his G League rights and ensure he’d receive a bonus worth $50K for spending at least 60 days with their NBAGL affiliate. The Laketown Squadron control O’Neil’s returning rights heading into the 2026/27 seaso...
The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions for the Pelicans, who also signed and waived O’Neil last September in order to gain his G League rights and ensure he’d receive a bonus worth $50K for spending at […]
The Saints came up one point short against Detroit, but the lessons from the loss may be bigger than the final score. We break down Tyler Shough’s performance, the difference between his first and second halves, and why New Orleans showed reasons for optimism despite the turnovers and mistakes. Then we turn to the Pelicans and take a closer look at Christian Shumate and AJ Johnson. What can the two young players bring to New Orleans, where could they fit, and can either make a legitimate push ...
Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson. The placement drew some understandable pushback from Alex Golden of NBA On SI. Golden argued that if the goal were winning a ...
Heat The Heat have discussed making free agent wing John Konchar a contract offer, confirmed Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Miami has spoken with Konchar’s representatives about bringing him to training camp to compete with Myron Gardner for a roster spot. Gardner’s minimum deal includes only $500,000 guaranteed. Konchar reportedly has interest in the […]
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By Luke Adams | at September 15, 2026 1:48 pm Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new contract has a total value of $15,375,000. The Pelicans, who completed Mathurin’s deal using the non-taxpay...
Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]
BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. It marked a major accomplishment for one of the league’s most athletic players, who very quickly looked like his old self. In 14 appearances last […]
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Just a few days after being officially waived by the Pelicans, veteran center Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA at 41.
Cavaliers Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience. As NBA on SI examined, Leonard gives Cleveland another legitimate postseason obstacle in a conference that already became considerably stronger this summer. Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season, earned […]
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