Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Questionable against Portland Queen is questionable for Friday's against Portland with a left quadriceps contusion.

Impact Queen's status could be determined by his ability to make it through pregame warmups Friday. The rookie first-rounder has taken over the top role at center, but Yves Missi and Kevon Looney would likely share the minutes down low if Queen can't play.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swats five balls during loss Queen had nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, five blocks and two steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 134-118 loss to Chicago.

Impact Although Queen isn't lighting up the scoreboard, the 6-9 rookie has excelled defensively in the paint. His five blocked shots marked his best total of the season, and he's establishing a high floor as a rebounder. He's averaging an encouraging 7.1 rebounds per game through 35 games.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Posts another double-double Queen logged 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 loss to the Suns.

Impact Queen has been one of the most productive rookies in The Association this season, and the big man out of Baylor continues to show his ability to impact the game in various ways every time he steps on the court. Queen has notched four double-doubles across his last six appearances and has scored 15-plus points in seven of his previous nine contests. He'll remain a valuable fantasy alternative as long as he's able to continue racking up stats left and right.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Booker leads Suns past Pelicans 123-114 after Alvarado and Williams exchange punches in testy game

Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 for a two-game sweep of their back-to-back...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Suns 12/27/25

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

💪 Derik Queen on the attack! #pelicans #suns #highlights

5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Ex-ESPN Analyst says Joe Dumars' Derik Queen trade mirrors famous NFL draft gamble: "Price seemed ridiculous" Derik Queen trade already looks like a Joe Dumars masterstroke.

6 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • NBA.COM

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Cavaliers 12/23/25

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Cavaliers 12/23/25

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Mavericks 12/22/25

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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."

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Booker leads Suns past Pelicans 123-114 after Alvarado and Williams exchange punches in testy game

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