Camp invitee Christian Shumate has been waived by the Pelicans, the team announced today (Twitter link). Shumate went undrafted this June after spending his final four college seasons at McNeese State. While the 6’6″ forward made just 26.9% of his three-pointers and 51.2% on free throws over the course of his college career, he was an All-Southland selection in each of his four … [Read more...] about Pelicans Waive Christian Shumate
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Derik Queen Cleared To Resume Full Basketball Activities
New Orleans Pelicans rookie big man Derick Queen has been cleared to resume full basketball activities. Queen had surgery on July 18 to address a torn ligament in his left wrist. New Orleans traded back into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft to select Queen with the 13th overall pick. Queen averaged 14 points, 11 rebounds and a block in three Summer League games before … [Read more...] about Derik Queen Cleared To Resume Full Basketball Activities
Pelicans Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Hawkins, Missi
The Pelicans have picked up their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. The duo now have their rookie scale contracts guaranteed through the 2026/27 season. Hawkins, the 14th overall pick of the 2023 draft out of UConn, will make $7,021,895 next season. Missi, who was selected with the No. 21 pick … [Read more...] about Pelicans Pick Up 2026/27 Options On Hawkins, Missi
Pelicans Exercise 26-27 Team Options For Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi
The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up the 2026-27 team options for guard Jordan Hawkins and center Yves Missi. These were the fourth-year option for Hawkins and the third-year option for Missi. Hawkins will be on the Pelicans books for just over $7 million for next season. Missi will be on the cap sheet for $3.5 million. NBA teams have until October 31 to exercise rookie … [Read more...] about Pelicans Exercise 26-27 Team Options For Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi
Top 5 NBA Coaches Who Must Deliver from Day One
Last season, we saw several NBA coaches get fired by the end of the year. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets fired their coaches right before the playoffs. This season, things might be different. In the NBA, a coach’s reputation can change overnight. Mike Brown won Coach of the Year in Sacramento, and the team still let him go. Pressure comes with the job, and for … [Read more...] about Top 5 NBA Coaches Who Must Deliver from Day One