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The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Julian Reese to their roster on a two-way contract, giving the young forward an opportunity to continue his NBA development. Reese’s agents, Yann Balikouzou and Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management, confirmed the agreement to HoopsHype. The 6-foot-9 forward spent time with the Washington Wizards last season and produced […] The post Pelicans sign Julian Reese appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jan 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images If the Jonathan Kuminga rumors and drama felt like they took forever last season, this season’s Jalen Duren saga is trying to match it. With just a week left until Duren’s qualifying offer deadline (October 1), Duren and the Pistons have yet to agree on a new contract. The P...
The Pelicans have signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As we noted earlier today when we recapped New Orleans’ offseason moves, the team had an open two-way slot alongside Jaron Pierre Jr. and Malik Dia, so no corresponding roster move is necessary to make room […]
The New Orleans Pelicans added more young talent to their roster ahead of the start of training camp next week.
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the New Orleans Pelicans. […]
The Pistons aren't in a spot to meet the Pelicans' ridiculous demands for Trey Murphy III.
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Zion Williamson has been hounded by criticism about his weight. It did not surface as much last season, when he had a considerably good performance. The New Orleans Pelicans star was more available. He played 35 games straight for the first time in his career. It had to end after suffering an ankle injury during [...]
Zion Williamson closed out last season the way much of his Pelicans career has gone, fighting through an ankle injury against the Utah Jazz while questions about his availability followed him into the offseason. Off the court, though, a much bigger fight has been building quietly behind the scenes. New paperwork just surfaced, and it [...]
After NBA player Zion Williams was accused of rape, the New Orleans Pelicans star denied the woman’s allegations by claiming they were “friends with benefits.” TMZ reported the latest legal documents in the case. Williamson claimed that the nature of his relationship with the woman, who is being referred to as Jane Doe, was consensual. […] The post Zion Williamson denies rape accuser’s allegations with ‘friends with benefits’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zion Williamson reportedly described his relationship with his accuser as consensual while continuing to deny allegations of rape and sexual battery.
If the Pelicans make Trey Murphy III available at the trade deadline, the Raptors need to jump at the chance to acquire him, as he could be the missing piece.
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been involved in a scandal beyond the court with some serious allegations and now more information has been revealed. Back in May of 2025, Zion was accused of rape and physical abuse by a woman, who identifies as his former girlfriend. She claimed that Williamson's abuse was sexual, physical, emotional, and financial in nature. She also states that on multiple occasions, he would choke or smother her, causing her to reasonably fear for her life. No...
The Spurs and Pelicans have sold out their two regular-season games in Europe next January, the NBA announced. Approximately one million fans registered interest in tickets, the highest total ever recorded for NBA games in Europe, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. San Antonio and New Orleans will meet at Accor Arena in Paris […] The post Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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 […]