Latest news and updates about the Pelicans
Today on The Post Up, we break down what we learned from the Saints’ big win over Baltimore and whether New Orleans can turn one strong performance into real momentum over the next few weeks. Then, with the Pelicans just one month away from opening night, we shift to the point guards. What should New Orleans expect from that position, and what questions still need to be answered before the season begins?
Zion Williamson has denied the allegations made against him in a sexual assault lawsuit, with the NBA star now providing his own account of the relationship he had with his accuser. Williamson denied every allegation made by the woman, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, and claimed the pair instead had a casual “friends […] The post Zion Williamson Says He Was ‘Friends With Benefits’ With Sexual Assault Accuser appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The New Orleans Pelicans may have missed their window to sell high, allowing the Los Angeles Lakers a future opportunity for a well-timed trade call.
The New York Knicks are adding Ed Flynn to Mike Brown’s coaching staff, where he will take over responsibility for advising on replay challenges. Flynn spent the past three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, eventually becoming their head video coordinator. His official Knicks title will be assistant coach/special situations. During games, Flynn will review […] The post Mike Brown gets a new challenge adviser appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Solomon Washington to a training camp deal, according to HoopsHype. Washington joins New Orleans after spending the 2025-26 season at Maryland, where he took on a significantly larger role following two seasons at Texas A&M. The forward averaged 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 25 games […] The post Pelicans sign Solomon Washington appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New York Knicks assistant coach Ed Flynn will serve as Mike Brown's new "challenge guy" this season, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post . Flynn spent the past three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans and most recently worked as their head video coordinator. His official title with the Knicks is assistant coach/special situations. In New York, Flynn will monitor replays on an iPad and quickly advise Brown whether the Knicks should use a coach's challenge or let the play stand. Jo...
The following players have been signed to training camp contracts, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (All Twitter links): Reese Dixon-Waters (Nuggets) Keonte Jones (Nuggets) Solomon Washington (Pelicans) Drake Allen (Pistons) All four players went undrafted in June, making them unrestricted free agents. They almost certainly signed Exhibit 10 deals, which would entitle […]
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported trade being discussed by the three teams. Anyway, the framework: Hawks receive: Clint Capela and a 2033 second-round pick from New Orleans. Rockets receive: Trey Murphy III, ...
It started with a benign pain in the right shoulder. Michael Blackstone, currently with the Detroit Pistons, was an assistant general manager with the New Orleans Pelicans at the time in 2023. He had begun feeling discomfort in the offseason, but it worsened during the Summer League, prompting him to meet with his primary physician. […] The post “Already Gone Too Far”: NBA Executive Reveals Heartbreaking Detail From Cancer Battle appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of draft assets. That is the premise of a hypothetical three-team trade constructed by Jackson Caudell of Atlanta Hawks On SI. To be clear, this is Caudell’s proposal. It is not a reported […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons executive vice president of basketball operations Michael Blackstone discusses his ongoing battle against Stage 4 lung cancer in an interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. Blackstone has mostly kept the experience private since he was first diagnosed in 2023 while he was part of the front office in New Orleans, but he’s speaking […]
Listen now (48 mins) | Jake Madison returns to the show to review the Pelicans offseason while I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise.
The Knicks are getting ready for a heated training battle, as John Konchar, Bruce Brown, and Ochai Agbaji have a training camp wing competition, while Drew Eubanks and James Wiseman will lock horns on the big man front. Despite having two roster spots open, the expectation is that the Knicks will only fill one, Marc […]
By Rory Maher | at September 20, 2026 10:02 am Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans and Minnesota. Assuming their contracts featured Exhibit 10 language, each player would be eligib...
Markquis Nowell of the Pelicans and Stephen Thompson of the Timberwolves were waived by their respective teams on Saturday, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. Both players recently signed non-guaranteed training camp contracts and could be headed to the G League to play for the Laketown Squadron and Iowa Wolves, the affiliate clubs of New Orleans […]
The Toronto Raptors explored a trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III before ultimately bringing Kawhi Leonard back to the franchise. NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed on the Clutch Scoops podcast that Toronto contacted New Orleans ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft to determine what it would take to acquire Murphy. "They had interest in Trey Murphy III," Siegel said. "And so they reached out to the Pelicans to ask about him and what the price would be." However, the Pelicans' asking ...
By Rory Maher | at September 18, 2026 8:09 pm Former Raptors guard Markquis Nowell has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The former Kansas State star spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way contract with Toronto after going undrafted in 2023. Nowell played for Baskonia last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.0 assists in 28 EuroLeague games with the Spanish club (14.4 minutes per contest). It sounds like the 5’7″ point guard might return statesid...
Former Raptors guard Markquis Nowell has signed a training camp deal with the Pelicans, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. The former Kansas State star spent most of 2023/24 on a two-way contract with Toronto after going undrafted in 2023. Nowell played for Baskonia last season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.0 assists in […]
The Saints are looking to get on track against the Ravens. We preview the matchup, break down the latest injury report, and look at what New Orleans needs to do to come away with a win. Then we turn to the Pelicans. Saddiq Bey has a new extension after the best season of his career, but did New Orleans make the right commitment? Plus, we dig into the latest NBA organizational futures market and what it says about how the Pelicans’ long-term outlook is viewed around the league.
Pelicans The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward. Poole shot 37.2 percent from the field, struggled defensively and eventually fell out of the rotation. His season included nine consecutive DNPs by coach’s decision. Meanwhile, Dejounte Murray is healthy again, rookie...
Pelicans The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole? Terry Kimble of NBA on SI argues that New Orleans should end the experiment after one season, and the basketball case is fairly straightforward. Poole shot 37.2 percent from the field, struggled defensively […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz The Jazz have officially identified another foundational piece. Utah announced Friday that Keyonte George signed a five-year rookie-scale extension reportedly worth $157.5 million. The agreement begins in 2027/28 and contains no player or team option, according to Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the deal […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Keyonte George, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The New Orleans Pelicans re-signed forward Saddiq Bey to a 3-year, $55.5M deal, but is this a fair price or an overpay?
September 18: Bey’s extension is official, the Pelicans announced in a press release. “Saddiq represents the culture we are establishing in New Orleans with his toughness, work ethic, and commitment to the team,” Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement. “He approaches every day with a professional mindset, and we […]
The new contract extension for Saddiq Bey is due to keep the Los Angeles Lakers away from the New Orleans Pelicans forward.