Latest news and updates about the Pelicans
Undrafted rookie guard Melvin Council Jr. has agreed to sign with the Pelicans, according to his agency, Seros Partners (Instagram link). Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress, who is tracking undrafted free agent deals at RookieScale.com, confirmed to Hoops Rumors that the deal will be an Exhibit 10. Council bounced around over the course of his college […]
A new insider report revealed the Pelicans' reported asking price for Trey Murphy III as the Celtics remain linked to the standout wing. The post Celtics Get Major Trade Price Update for Trey Murphy III After Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY .
A new insider report revealed the Pelicans' reported asking price for Trey Murphy III as the Warriors continue monitoring the standout wing. The post Golden State Warriors Get Major Trade Price Update for Trey Murphy III appeared first on HEAVY .
A longtime Celtics insider says Zion Williamson is the only player worth trading Jaylen Brown for, in a blockbuster deal with the Pelicans. The post Celtics Insider Says Zion Williamson Is ‘the Only Guy’ for Jaylen Brown Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans aren't actively courting offers for forwards Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, according to The Stein Line's Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
Heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, rumors were running rampant that the New Orleans Pelicans were potentially seeking to trade Trey Murphy III. However, nothing came to fruition on draft night, and the front office ended up having just one selection, SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr. at pick No. 58 overall. Now, it appears the […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics’ Trey Murphy III trade interest doused with cold truth appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another undrafted prospect after agreeing to an Exhibit 10 contract with former California forward Chris Bell. Bell spent three seasons at Syracuse before transferring to Cal for his senior campaign, where he enjoyed the best offensive season of his college career. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 14.2 points per game […] The post Pelicans sign Chris Bell appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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We're still four days from the official start of NBA free agency, but stars are already on the move.
The Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring situations with other franchises, with the New Orleans Pelicans particularly an interesting focus. The Lakers have been reportedly linked with several of the Pelicans’ wing and center pieces.That interest may potentially open the door to a much bigger swing. A star-level acquisition of Zion Williamson may be on the […] The post Lakers’ Projected Trade Package for Zion Williamson Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised forward Karlo Matkovic’s $2.30 million team option for the 2026-27 season, keeping the 25-year-old under contract for a third NBA campaign. NBA insider Michael Scotto first reported the move on Thursday, one day after the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft. The decision follows an encouraging sophomore season in […] The post Pelicans exercise Karlo Matkovic’s team option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
In the summer of 2019, a 21-year-old Zion Williamson walked into the New Orleans Pelicans’ facility as the No. 1 pick and immediately told the media he intended to win a championship. Veterans in that locker room smiled and then quietly filed away what they’d just heard. Seven years later, the Golden State Warriors have […] The post “Have to Crack His Head in That”: Jimmy Butler Gets Honest About Yaxel Lendeborg After Warriors Rookie’s Bold Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Shawn Phillips Jr. Signs with New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with unrestricted free agent Chris Bell, Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers reports (via Twitter). Bell played his first three seasons at Syracuse before transferring to Cal for his senior year. The 6’7″ forward averaged 14.2 points and shot 40.0% on 5.6 three-point attempts per game this season. […]
The Pelicans have picked up the $2.3MM third-year team option on big man Karlo Matkovic, the team announced (via Twitter). Matkovic played 62 games for New Orleans last season, averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in just 14.7 minutes per game, while also hitting 42.2% of his threes. With big men in and […]
Here's a look at the New Orleans Pelicans' roster after the 2026 NBA Draft, including their projected salary cap and impending free agents.
The New Orleans Pelicans have officially selected Jaron Pierre Jr. with the No. 58 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Trey Murphy III continues to generate significant interest around the league, with several teams reportedly exploring potential trade scenarios involving the Pelicans wing. New Orleans has maintained a steep asking price for Murphy and was reportedly seeking a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as part of any deal. That outcome did not materialize […] The post Warriors, Celtics among teams interested in Trey Murphy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring the trade market for help at center and have shown interest in the New Orleans Pelicans big man Yves Missi. However, New Orleans has thus far been unwilling to move the young center. The Pelicans have entered the offseason with high asking prices on several players, and Missi […] The post Lakers interested in trading for Yves Missi appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ahead of the first round of the NBA draft on Tuesday, Sam Amick of The Athletic appeared on KNBR 104.5 FM in San Francisco (YouTube link) and said that trade chatter involving Pelicans swingman Trey Murphy III continues to percolate. “There is definitely a bunch of Trey Murphy noise,” Amick told radio hosts John Dickinson […]
The market for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is expanding, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets reportedly among the teams viewed as being near the front of the race for the 25-year-old wing. Speaking on KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus,” The Athletic’s Sam Amick said the Warriors do not appear confident […] The post Clippers, Nets emerge as frontrunners for Trey Murphy trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trey Murphy is rumored to be on the move on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft. Will the Hawks be able to make a move to land him?
The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping to trade Trey Murphy to another team, and the market is getting quite strong. Sam Amick, of The Athletic, revealed that the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers are the teams currently with the best chance to acquire Murphy with a big trade package. Powerhouse franchises like the Golden […] The post Two New Surprise Teams Favored To Trade For Trey Murphy appeared first on HEAVY .
Trey Murphy III is drawing more trade attention, but the bigger question is whether the Pelicans should use him to chase a lottery target. The post Pelicans Face Trey Murphy III Trade Decision as Lottery Push Intensifies appeared first on HEAVY .
The Golden State Warriors are "one of many interested suitors" in New Orleans Pelicans star Trey Murphy III, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.