Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

1 HOUR AGO • YOUTUBE

Leads team in scoring Queen posted 16 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes during Monday's 138-87 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Queen was one of the few bright spots for New Orleans, leading the team in scoring and swatting three shots. He did much of his damage at the free-throw line. He continues to come off the bench despite Yves Missi's (knee) absence, which limits his ceiling, but Queen's scoring and shot-blocking keep him relevant in most formats.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Golden State Warriors 11/9/26

15 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Yaxel STOOD UP to Derik Queen😤

15 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski each score 25 as Warriors run away from Pelicans for 138-87 win

Stephen Curry scored 25 points in 20-plus minutes, Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and the Golden State Warriors won their eighth straight game by r...

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Derik Queen finds Zion Williamson for the alley-oop slam 🔥#pelicans #clippers #highlights

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen | Pelicans vs. Jazz Postgame Interview 11/4/26

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Utah Jazz 11/4/2026

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Williamson's 23 points and Bey's clutch scoring lift the Pelicans past the Jazz, 120-113 in overtime

Saddiq Bey closed out a 22-point performance with six straight points in the final minutes of overtime, and the New Orleans Pelicans rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz, 120-113

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derik Queen on-court interview after Pelicans' win vs. Utah Jazz

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday Queen contributed 20 points (8-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block across 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 120-113 overtime win over the Jazz.

Impact Queen didn't deliver his most efficient shooting performance but wasn't shy about hunting his shot en route to a season-high-tying scoring total. The second-year center also led the Pelicans in rebounds and assists, dishing out a season-high six dimes. He's scored 20 points in back-to-back outings and will likely continue seeing increased burn in Yves Missi's (knee) stead.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen two And 1s late in the 4th vs. Utah Jazz

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Drops season-high 20 points Queen notched 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 135-134 overtime victory over Memphis.

Impact Queen continued to come off the bench, yet put together another intriguing performance. The fact that he has not been inserted into the starting lineup despite an injury to Yves Missi (knee) indicates that the coaching staff is not comfortable playing him more than about 25 minutes on any given night. While this does limit his overall upside, he is doing more than enough in a bench role to be considered a must-roster player.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Memphis Grizzlies 11/2/26

NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Williamson's 25 points, free throws by Fears, give Pelicans 135-134 win over Grizzlies in overtime

Zion Williamson scored 25 points, including nine in overtime, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 135-134 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Grabs eight boards Saturday Queen posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over Atlanta.

Impact Queen finished Saturday's game as the Pelicans' second-leading bench scorer and finished second on the team in rebounds behind Karlo Matkovic (10). Although he's coming off the Bench, Queen's averages early on in the 2026-27 season are similar to what he produced during his rookie campaign last year. The Maryland product is averaging 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 23.7 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen connects with Jeremiah Fears on the alley oop 🏀#pelicans #hawks #highlights

NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Records double-double off bench Queen notched 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a block across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 104-91 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Queen delivered valuable rebounding production in a reserve role, reaching double digits in points for the fourth consecutive game while notching his second double-double of the campaign. Queen is averaging 12.5 points and 9.3 boards per game despite not starting in any of his four appearances this season, so he should remain a valuable fantasy contributor regardless of whether he starts or not. He's also been remarkably efficient, making 51.7 percent of his shots and 86.4 percent of his free throws.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen | Pelicans vs Nuggets Postgame Interview 10/28/26

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Nikola Jokic notches 200th career triple-double as the Nuggets down the Pelicans, 104-91

Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 200th career triple-double in the regular season, and the Denver Nuggets never trailed in a 104-91 victory over the w...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Derik Queen takes it RIGHT AT Jokic! 💪 #shorts #nba #pelicans

OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Jokic has triple-double, Murray scores 42 points in Nuggets' OT victory over Pelicans

Nikola Jokic scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and finished with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets rallied from down 23 to beat the New Orlean...

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Scores 12 points with full line Queen closed Friday's 120-119 loss to Utah with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact Yves Missi needed assistance to the locker room after suffering a left knee injury during Friday's loss, and he did not return, which allowed Queen to flirt with 30 minutes. If Missi needs to miss time, Queen would likely be one of the primary beneficiaries, so he's an attractive speculative add in fantasy leagues. While earning 27.8 minutes per game as a starter last season, Queen averaged 13.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest on 49.8 percent shooting from the field and 78.5 percent at the stripe.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in 18 minutes Queen contributed 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to Indiana.

Impact Queen recorded a double-double, albeit just, delivering a solid line despite playing limited minutes off the bench. With Yves Missi having arguably the best game of his life as the starting center, it appears as though Queen is going to serve as the backup, at least for the foreseeable future. He remains a viable asset in standard leagues, with a view to increasing his value, if and when his role also increases.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Pelicans exercised their third-year team option on Queen's contract Tuesday, Terry Kimble of SI.com reports.

Impact The No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 season. The big man averaged 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks across 25.0 minutes per tilt in 81 regular-season appearances (48 starts) in his rookie season. Queen is expected to compete for minutes with Yves Missi and Karlo Matkovic in 2026-27.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski each score 25 as Warriors run away from Pelicans for 138-87 win

Williamson's 23 points and Bey's clutch scoring lift the Pelicans past the Jazz, 120-113 in overtime

Williamson's 25 points, free throws by Fears, give Pelicans 135-134 win over Grizzlies in overtime

Nikola Jokic notches 200th career triple-double as the Nuggets down the Pelicans, 104-91

Jokic has triple-double, Murray scores 42 points in Nuggets' OT victory over Pelicans