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Derik Queen interview | Pelicans-Mavericks Postgame 11/5/2025

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Another encouraging effort Queen ended with 11 points (3-8 FG, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 win over Dallas.

Impact After logging season bests in boards, dimes and steals in Tuesday's win over Charlotte, the rookie first-rounder kept his foot on the gas with another promising showing. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) on the shelf, Queen is starting to push for more playing time. Over his last seven contests, he's averaged 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 19.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen teaching Pelicans' NBA Draft critics a harsh lesson Derik Queen is making his critics look goofy with how well he has started this season for the New Orleans Pelicans.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans' wild Derik Queen draft trade decision is taking an unexpected turn | Sporting News Could this actually work out? There's still a ways to go.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Derik Queen sparks Pelicans to first win behind 4th quarter effort: 'He was amazing' Derik Queen turned in a strong fourth-quarter effort, sparking the Pelicans to their first victory of the season on Tuesday by beating the H...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Transformative performance Queen recorded 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Queen overcame a slow start Tuesday, helping lift New Orleans to its first win of the season. Barely used during the first half, Queen played the entire fourth quarter, providing plenty of energy on both ends of the floor. The Pelicans need all the production in the world right now, a fact that shouldn't be lost on fantasy managers. While there are no guarantees, Queen could be worth a speculative pickup ,just in case this performance earns him more minutes moving forward.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarado's 3-pointer sends Pelicans past Hornets for their first win of the season

Jose Alvarado made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 16 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the first time this season by beating the Charlotte Hornets 116-112 on Tuesday nig...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets 11/4/25

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen on playing with Zion Williamson, veteran advice | Pelicans-Hornets Shootaround

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans shouldn't hesitate to make risky adjustment to give lost season meaning The Pelicans must start Derik Queen and prioritize younger players to energize the team, as veterans appear disengaged and have been lacking...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans coach Willie Green takes job-security questions in stride after an 0-6 start

Pelicans coach Willie Green says questions about his job security are to be expected after an 0-6 start

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet outing in loss Queen recorded four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over seven minutes during Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Queen saw his minutes drastically decrease with the return of Kevon Looney (knee). He is likely buried in the depth chart behind Yves Missi, Deandre Jordan, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, and will see very limited time on the court moving forward as long as everyone is healthy.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs eight boards in loss Queen ended Wednesday's 122-88 loss to the Nuggets with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes.

Impact Queen saw his playing time decrease after Zion Williamson (foot) returned from a one-game absence, but was still able to pull down eight rebounds in 14 minutes. Benches cleared late in the second half due to the blowout nature of the game, but Queen's next opportunity to produce would be Friday against the Clippers, which marks the kickoff of the in-season NBA Cup.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen will quickly silence Pelicans critics if he can fix agonizing issue Derik Queen is turning heads already with his offense, but he can't stop fouling—ten fouls over his past two games.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Simons scores 25 points as the Celtics earn their first victory by beating the Pelicans 122-90

Anfernee Simons made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, and the Boston Celtics earned their first victory over the season by pulling away to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-90...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Pelicans Rookie Adorably Asked Jordan Poole If He Had to Wear Team Warmups on Bench Derik Queen needed to know.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Derik Queen interview | Pelicans-Spurs Postgame 10/24/2025

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wembanyama has 29 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to lead Spurs past Pelicans, 120-116 in OT

Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks before fouling out early in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-116

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Crashes glass in loss Queen notched three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Queen didn't play much in the regular-season opener, but he made his presence felt on the boards. It remains to be seen what kind of role the rookie center will have in his first season, but he could make an impact from a fantasy perspective if he continues to crash the glass in limited minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans are clear winners of the 2025 NBA draft following opening night Despite losing 128-122 to the Memphis Grizzlies on opening night, Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears are oozing All-Star potential for the New O...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Will play season opener Queen (wrist) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies.

Impact Queen went down with a torn ligament in his left wrist during the Las Vegas Summer League, which resulted in him missing the entire preseason. Queen will likely see some time right out of the gate to start his rookie campaign with Kevon Looney dealing with a knee injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Queen (wrist) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Impact Pelicans coach Willie Green said Queen would be evaluated after Tuesday's practice, but if all goes well, he's expected to get the green light to suit up. Queen sustained a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during a Summer League game in July and ended up missing the preseason for the Pelicans. With Kevon Looney (knee) sidelined, Queen could see some run behind Yves Missi.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Willie Green reveals plan for Derik Queen after first contact practice Pelicans coach Willie Green said the team will continue to monitor Derik Queen after the rookie was cleared to resume full basketball activi...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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Alvarado's 3-pointer sends Pelicans past Hornets for their first win of the season

Pelicans coach Willie Green takes job-security questions in stride after an 0-6 start

Simons scores 25 points as the Celtics earn their first victory by beating the Pelicans 122-90

Wembanyama has 29 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to lead Spurs past Pelicans, 120-116 in OT