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Bulls emerge as Bennedict Mathurin suitor

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 .

Pelicans sign Christian Koloko

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 .

Pelicans Sign Christian Koloko To Camp Deal

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 […]

NBA Rumors: Wizards, DeMar DeRozan, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Lakers

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 .

Pelicans Have Shown Interest In Bennedict Mathurin

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 […]

Pelicans emerge as suitor for Bennedict Mathurin

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 .

Josh Oduro Signs With Melbourne United

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 […]

Pelicans sign Kobe Bufkin

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 .

Kobe Bufkin Signs With Pelicans

11:30 pm: Bufkin has signed with the Pelicans, per RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions. 6:21 pm: Free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It will be a training camp deal, and Bufkin will be among several players competing for […]

NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers are signing free agent guard John Tonje to a two-way contract, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Tonje, 25, spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Jazz before being traded to the Celtics in February. Boston declined to extend him a qualifying […] The post NBA Moves: Blazers, John Tonje, Rockets, Oscar Tshiebwe, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Jaron Pierre Jr. Signs Two-Way Contract With Pelicans

July 24: Pierre has officially signed his two-way deal with New Orleans, per a press release from the team. July 22: Guard Jaron Pierre Jr., this year’s 58th overall pick, and the Pelicans have agreed to a two-way contract, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (via Twitter). Pierre played for four colleges, beginning with […]

Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks

The Pelicans appear willing to move on from Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans has been discussing potential trades involving the 24-year-old swingman, with the Grizzlies among the teams involved in those conversations, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. That doesn’t mean the Pelicans are throwing open the doors to everyone. Stein […] The post Pelicans exploring Jordan Hawkins trades, Grizzlies among teams in talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript: 7/23/2026

Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Victor Wembanyama‘s new contract, the Pelicans‘ quiet summer, the Hawks‘ options with Jonathan Kuminga, the Wizards‘ Anthony Davis strategy and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only […]

Pelicans Exploring Jordan Hawkins Trade Scenarios

The Pelicans remain resistant to moving highly coveted forwards Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, but they’ve been engaged in trade discussions involving swingman Jordan Hawkins, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Stein and Fischer, the Grizzlies are one of the teams the Pelicans have […]

Pelicans sign hometown guard Jaron Pierre Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed second-round pick Jaron Pierre Jr. to a two-way contract after selecting the New Orleans native with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Wednesday that Pierre and the Pelicans reached an agreement on the deal, officially bringing the former SMU […] The post Pelicans sign hometown guard Jaron Pierre Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Dallas Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Including Two Games In China

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Highlighted By China Return The Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in China against the Houston Rockets before closing out the slate with home matchups against New Orleans and Atlanta at American Airlines Center. It marks Dallas’ first trip to China since the 2018-19 preseason. DALLAS […]

NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Spurs, David Jones Garcia, Pelicans

Cavaliers The Cavaliers’ second-round pick may have been one of the biggest surprises of Summer League. Meleek Thomas led all players in Las Vegas by averaging 27.3 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc on eight attempts per game. He also finished with a 15-to-6 assist-to-turnover ratio […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Spurs, David Jones Garcia, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy trade buzz persists despite quieter market

Trade speculation surrounding Trey Murphy III has not disappeared, even as the New Orleans Pelicans head toward training camp with essentially the same roster that finished near the bottom of the NBA standings last season. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, league chatter surrounding a potential Murphy trade has cooled but remains alive. Hollinger wrote […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy trade buzz persists despite quieter market appeared first on TalkBasket.net .