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Oddsmaker Predicts Winning Season for New Orleans Pelicans This Year

The New Orleans Pelicans have a few question marks heading into this season. Still, one major sportsbook is projecting a solid season for them as FanDuel has set their over/under of wins at 45.5 wins heading into the year.

Former New Orleans Pelicans Center Mentioned in New Trade Rumors

Former New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas departed this offseason. He signed a three-year, $30.3 million deal with the Washington Wizards in free agency.

Bleacher Report Ranks Jrue Holiday as Greatest Olympian in Pelicans History

Team USA is seeking gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The star-studded team led by LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant are through to the quarterfinals of pool play.

NBA champ believes Pelicans’ Zion Williamson can become next Draymond Green

The New Orleans Pelicans have had themselves an eventful offseason, and yet here they are, with August on its way, still yet to address their pressing need at the center position after letting Jonas Valanciunas walk in free agency and sending Larry Nance Jr.

What Pelicans must improve ahead of 2024-25 season

Executive Vice President David Griffin has made significant moves this offseason, including acquiring All-Star guard Dejounte Murray and signing veteran center Daniel Theis.

New Orleans Pelicans Have Some of the Best Trade Assets in NBA

The New Orleans Pelicans made one major splash this offseason, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. The price tag was not cheap, as the Pelicans parted ways with several assets to get this deal done.

Zion Williamson Sends Instagram Message To Brandon Ingram

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have been teammates on the New Orleans Pelicans for four seasons. While the star duo has dealt with a lot of injuries, they have been fun to watch when they've been able to take the floor together.

How Pelicans are making big impact at Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a stage for many remarkable performances. Two representatives from the New Orleans Pelicans have been making their marks on the Games, though their respective national teams are getting far different results.

New Suitor Possibly Emerging for New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram

In the dog days of the NBA offseason after the excitement of free agency and Summer League, New Orleans Pelicans rumors centered around Brandon Ingram are the biggest storyline to follow.

Are New Orleans Pelicans Ranking in Latest Power Rankings a Fair Placement?

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans heading into the 2024-2025 season. Who will start at center for the team? Will Brandon Ingram get traded?

New Orleans Pelicans Rising Wing Picked in Massive Re-Draft

The 2024 NBA offseason is a big one for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy. Eligible for a contract extension, the two sides are discussing a deal that could keep the Virginia product with the franchise for years to come.

Pelicans Forward Zion Williamson Predicted for 2028 U.S. Men's Olympic Roster

The U.S. Men's National Team seeks the Gold Medal in this year's 2024 Olympics in Paris. There are no New Orleans Pelicans representatives on this year's team, and there have not been since 2012.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Departure Named Top Under-The-Radar Move

The New Orleans Pelicans’ roster underwent some major changes during the 2024 NBA offseason. More player movement could be on the horizon depending on what happens with Brandon Ingram on the trade front.

NBA Insider Suggests Trade Market Has Quieted for New Orleans Pelicans Star

After the New Orleans Pelicans pulled off a blockbuster trade in early-July to get Dejounte Murray into the mix by trading away four players and two draft picks, their front office started focusing on the next thing that needs to get done.

Pelicans Forward Trey Murphy III Becoming a Star on and off the Court

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is due for a major payday this offseason. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter is eligible this offseason for a rookie extension after he posted career numbers last year.

Pelicans Star Guard Not Enough to Help Puerto Rico Win Opening Game in Olympics

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado has been incredible for Puerto Rico this summer. He was a driving force in them qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games for the first time since 2004.

Report: Jazz Could Pursue Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram

According to NBA reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com, the Utah Jazz could pursue New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans are open to trading Ingram, who is in the final year of his contract.

And-Ones: Burke, Gates, Korkmaz, Kagame

Nine-year NBA guard Trey Burke is signing on with Puerto Rican club Mets de Guaynabo, according to Dario Skerletic of Sportando. The former All-Rookie

New Orleans Pelicans Superstar Zion Makes Trip to Olympics for Jordan Brand Event

The New Orleans Pelicans do not have any representation on the Men's Basketball Olympic team but star forward Zion Williamson still made it to Paris, France.

Pelicans Fan Favorite Suffers Injury During Paris Olympics

In Puerto Rico’s first game of the Paris Olympics, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado had to be helped off the court after his teammate stepped on his foot in the second quarter.

Report: Pelicans Not Close To Trading Brandon Ingram

According to NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN, the New Orleans Pelicans are not close to trading Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans are open to trading Ingram, who is in the final year of his contract.