Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans' Derik Queen Has the Right Mentality in Impressive Rookie Season Derik Queen's relentless effort is showing up positive on the stat sheet and getting him respect around the league.

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Huge third quarter in loss Queen produced 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 141-118 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Queen was limited to just two points in the first half while missing all four of his field-goal attempts, but the rookie center came alive in the third quarter with 16 points, going 6-for-7 from the field while connecting on both of his three-point attempts in the frame. The Pelicans traded two first-round picks to move up to the 13th spot in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Queen, and the Maryland product has blemished into a key piece of the franchise early in his career. Across the 19 games since permanently entering the starting lineup Nov. 16, Queen has averaged 15.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 28.3 minutes per game.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kia Rookie Ladder: Top 3 spots further solidify themselves Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Derik Queen have shown to be the best of the class so far as 2025 closes in on its end.

15 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Cavaliers 12/23/25

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Cavaliers 12/23/25

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won consecutive games for the first time in a month

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pelicans take on the Cavaliers, seek 6th straight win

New Orleans will try to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory against Cleveland

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derik Queen on getting stops down the stretch | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame Interview 12/22/25

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Mavericks 12/22/25

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kon Knueppel easily smashes NBA rookie record Some of the NBA's rookies have been the league's biggest stories during the 2025-26 season so far. Cooper Flagg recently became the youngest...

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Double-double vs. Dallas Queen posted 19 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during the Pelicans' 119-113 win over the Mavericks on Monday.

Impact It was another strong outing for the rookie center, who has now logged a double-double in three consecutive games. Queen has been a permanent member of the Pelicans' starting lineup since Nov. 16, and his strong play as of late should keep him in a starting role even when Zion Williamson is given the green light to upgrade from his bench role. As a starter, Queen is averaging 14.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 28.5 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win

Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Best Of 2025: Best Moment - PressBox Derik Queen's buzzer-beater and postgame "I'm from Baltimore, that's why" earned a spot in #PressBoxBestOf2025 as "Best Moment."

2 DAYS AGO • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

"Swipe the card, deal done" - Gilbert Arenas proposes a shocking Austin Reaves trade for a raising rookie Gilbert Arenas argues the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves for Pelicans rookie Derik Queen while Reaves' value is at an all-time high

3 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Records double-double Queen closed Saturday's 128-109 win over the Pacers with 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes.

Impact Queen continues to put up excellent numbers, and he's been one of the best rookies in the 2025-26 campaign thus far. Queen now has two double-doubles and a triple-double over his last five outings, showing his outstanding ability to fill the stat sheet and giving him a strong floor every time he steps on the court. Queen has started every game for the Pelicans since Nov. 16. This was New Orleans' fourth consecutive win of the campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Indiana Pacers 12/20/25

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Zion Williamson ties season high with 29 points as Pelicans beat Pacers 128-109 for 4th straight win

Zion Williamson came off the bench for the third consecutive game and matched his season high with 29 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 128-109 for their s...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Queen accumulated 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 35 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime victory over Houston.

Impact Queen recorded his third double-double of the season as the Pelicans picked up an impressive comeback win over the Rockets. Queen is seemingly establishing himself as the face of the franchise, putting up 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest over his last five outings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Houston Rockets 12/18/25

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen finds Trey Murphy III for reverse alley-oop dunk #pelicans #bulls #highlights

DECEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Continues to impress Queen amassed 17 points (8-12 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 143-120 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Even though Queen was unable to repeat the impressive triple-double he notched in the loss against the Spurs on Monday, he posted another impressive stat line. The rookie big man has been one of the best first-year players in the league this season and has established excellent chemistry with Jeremiah Fears. Queen moved to the starting lineup Nov. 16 and hasn't looked back since, averaging 15.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in his 14 starts.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen goes coast-to-coast with pressure #pelicans #shorts

DECEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Trey Murphy III alley-oop SLAM via Derik Queen #pelicans #nba #shorts

DECEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans may never be vindicated for bewildering Derik Queen trade Derik Queen is doing well for the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team won't be able to escape the pick they gave up to get him.

DECEMBER 11 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Talking head says what Pelicans fans already know about Zion's future Zion Williamson’s inability to stay healthy and Derik Queen’s emergence spark debate about the Pelicans’ future, with analysts echoing what...

DECEMBER 11 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

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Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans

Pelicans take on the Cavaliers, seek 6th straight win

Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win

Zion Williamson ties season high with 29 points as Pelicans beat Pacers 128-109 for 4th straight win