The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2025 Summer League stint in Las Vegas didn’t exactly go as planned. With injuries piling up, rookies struggling to find their rhythm, and five straight losses, it was a frustrating few weeks for the team and fans alike. But if you dig a little deeper beyond the scoreboards and box scores, some bright spots and strategic moves hint the Pelicans might … [Read more...] about Pelicans 2025 Summer League: Injuries, Rookie Struggles and Zion’s Central Role
New Orleans Pelicans: Why Jeremiah Fears Might Be the Spark They’ve Been Missing
Jeremiah Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans, that’s the new combo fans are buzzing about. And honestly? It might be exactly what this team needs. The 2024–25 season is not exactly a highlight reel for the New Orleans Pelicans. They wrapped things up with the fourth-worst record in the league, which earned them the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Not great, but not hopeless … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans: Why Jeremiah Fears Might Be the Spark They’ve Been Missing
With 4 Players Recovering From Major Surgeries, Pelicans Projected To Begin Season Shorthanded
2025 No. 13 overall pick Derik Queen will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, the New Orleans Pelicans announced earlier today. In the press release, the Pelicans said that Queen is expected to be reevaluated in approximately 12 weeks. The 12-week timetable would place Queen’s … [Read more...] about With 4 Players Recovering From Major Surgeries, Pelicans Projected To Begin Season Shorthanded
Joe Dumars’ Bold First Offseason Reshapes Pelicans’ Future
The Joe Dumars-led Pelicans offseason didn’t waste a second. From the moment he stepped into his role as executive vice president of basketball operations, Dumars got to work fast. In just over a week, he made multiple trades, drafted high-upside talent, and locked in key players, all while steering the franchise straight into cap-heavy waters. It’s bold, it’s risky, and it’s … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars’ Bold First Offseason Reshapes Pelicans’ Future
2025 NBA Summer League: 1 Question For Each Pelicans Rookie
In the same vein as the Phoenix Suns, the New Orleans Pelicans obtain talented players from all across the draft. In the lottery, New Orleans took Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears and Maryland big Derik Queen. For the second round, the Pelicans traded for Georgetown wing Micah Peavy. All three players bring impressive skills and talent to a franchise pivoting to a new direction. … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Summer League: 1 Question For Each Pelicans Rookie