Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans may have just accidentally built the next Eastern Conference contender The New Orleans Pelicans draft night trade for Derik Queen has positioned the Atlanta Hawks to build something special.

16 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Rising Stars game just exposed the Pelicans' biggest long-term problem Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears shined at Rising Stars, but their breakout may expose a long-term dilemma the Pelicans can’t ignore.

4 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Continues filling up box score Queen notched eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 120-94 win over the Kings.

Impact With the Pelicans buried in the standings, the rookie first-rounder looks to be cemented as the team's top center from here on out. Queen has been prone to the occasional dud, but he's shown plenty of potential across the board in 2025-26. Over his last eight outings, Queen has averaged 11.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen | Pelicans-Timberwolves Postgame Interview 2/6/2026

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 2/6/26

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans erase 18-point second-half deficit in 119-115 win over Timberwolves

Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws, as the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

New Orleans takes on Minnesota following Murphy's 44-point showing

New Orleans visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after Trey Murphy III scored 44 points in the Pelicans' 141-137 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Strong showing in loss Queen accumulated 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 102-95 loss to Charlotte.

Impact This was a terrific showing for the rookie as he continues to be a bright spot for the club. Although the Pelicans do not have their first-round pick this season, the team may end up being sellers at the trade deadline. If they unload a player or two, Queen could potentially see a bump in usage.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans have new deadline target to help maximize Derik Queen With the trade deadline heating up, the New Orleans Pelicans have a new big-time trade target that can help Derik Queen take his play to a n...

FEBRUARY 3 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets 2/2/2026

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Hornets fight back from 22 down to beat Pelicans 102-95 for 7th straight victory

LaMelo Ball overcame an early head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee to score 24 points, and the surging Charlotte Hornets fought back from a 22-point deficit to beat the Ne...

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Derik Queen Oops ⬆️ Trey Murphy III #pelicans #nba #shorts

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen POSTER DUNK 🔥 Sion James #pelicans #nba #shorts

FEBRUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans' Derik Queen nearly matches Larry Bird in prestigious NBA history | Sporting News Queen has started his career in a special way.

JANUARY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Pelicans ride Derik Queen, big 3rd quarter to down Grizzlies Deadspin | Pelicans ride Derik Queen, big 3rd quarter to down Grizzlies

JANUARY 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

Flirts with triple-double in win Queen posted 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 114-106 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Queen snapped a four-game, single-digit scoring streak in Friday's win, and he did a much better job of asserting himself in the offense and taking advantage of matchups whenever he had a smaller defender on him. The Pelicans have now won three of their past four games and they'll look to keep the good times rolling Saturday in Philadelphia.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen on big lineup, 3Q run | Pelicans-Grizzlies Postgame Interview 1/30/26

JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Grizzlies 1/30/26

JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106

Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Memphis visits New Orleans on 5-game road skid

Memphis looks to stop its five-game road slide with a win against New Orleans

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Derik Queen finishes in traffic at the rim 💪 #pelicans #nba #shorts

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen on Rising Stars selection | New Orleans Pelicans

JANUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Quiet showing Sunday Queen accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Sunday's 104-95 win over San Antonio.

Impact It was one of Queen's worst performances of his rookie season, and he was soundly outplayed by Yves Missi. Queen's starting role appears to be safe for now, but he certainly has some competition. Over his last appearances, Queen has averaged 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Derik Queen makes basketball history not even done in NBA by Nikola Jokic | Sporting News That trade is looking at least a tad better.

JANUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Derik Queen + Trey Murphy III = SLAMS #pelicans #grizzlies

JANUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

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Pelicans erase 18-point second-half deficit in 119-115 win over Timberwolves

New Orleans takes on Minnesota following Murphy's 44-point showing

Hornets fight back from 22 down to beat Pelicans 102-95 for 7th straight victory

Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106

Memphis visits New Orleans on 5-game road skid