Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

"Never leave the gym" - Karl Anthony-Towns gives advice to Derik Queen attending the NBA Finals media scrum Karl-Anthony Towns told Derik Queen to “never leave the gym,” stressing that relentless dedication is the key to succeeding at the highest l...

JUNE 5 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

NBA unveils Player Correspondents for 2026 NBA Finals Kon Knueppel, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, AJ Dybantsa and Caleb Wilson will serve as the 2026 NBA Finals Player Correspondents.

JUNE 2 • NBA.COM

Jamahl Mosley's arrival may change everything for the Pelicans' rising stars Under Jamahl Mosley's tutelage, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen can take their games to the next level.

MAY 28 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Reviewing Pelicans 2025 NBA Draft Class: Were Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen the Right Picks? New Orleans Pelicans rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears were recently named to the All-NBA Rookie Second Team. The dynamic duo completed...

MAY 25 • SI.COM

Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen's All-Rookie honors solidify a bright future for the Pelicans Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen All-Rookie honors reinforce the Pelicans’ optimism about the franchise’s future even after an incredible down...

MAY 21 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward

Dallas’ Cooper Flagg, Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe were all unanimous first-team selections for the NBA’s All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday...

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Derik Queen's path to silencing Pelicans doubters after NBA Draft lottery is crystal clear The Pelicans’ Derik Queen trade is under the microscope after the draft lottery, but if the right steps are taken this offseason, he can sil...

MAY 12 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

NBA Draft Lottery results quickly justified Pelicans' risky Derik Queen gamble The New Orleans Pelicans' draft-night trade for Derick Queen looks better following the Atlanta Hawks' draft lottery results.

MAY 11 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

We now know what pick Hawks got from Pelicans in odd Derik Queen trade | Sporting News Atlanta has a pick to make now.

MAY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hawks clearly fleeced the Pelicans with the Derik Queen trade after pick finalized The Atlanta Hawks traded back in the 2025 draft in a masterful move that helped them take advantage of the Pelicans.

MAY 10 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Derik Queen's rookie season forced the Pelicans into a controversial Zion Williamson stance The Pelicans, as currently constructed, have a roster that looks directionless, blending players in the midst of or entering their prime wit...

MAY 5 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

The Pelicans have an obvious path to making the Zion Williamson–Derik Queen pairing unstoppable Zion Williamson and Derik Queen did not have the best start together, but a bright future is ahead for the two New Orleans Pelicans stars.

MAY 1 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans fans get alarming glimpse into future after Joe Dumars doubles down Joe Dumars’ latest comments on Zion Williamson and Derik Queen raise serious questions about the Pelicans’ direction and long-term outlook.

APRIL 16 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

New Orleans' nightmare could lead to Hawks' dream scenario next season Zion Williamson and Derik Queen can't fit with each other. Despite Joe Dumars' recent comments, could Atlanta make a push for Zion Williamso...

APRIL 16 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Derik Queen's offseason development plan takes a turn Pelicans fans will love to hear Derik Queen’s offseason development plan is taking a turn that could excite Pelicans fans as he plans to get in the lab with DeAndre Jordan.

APRIL 13 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Derik Queen ends the Pelicans' season in a way fans could only dream of Derik Queen's dominant 30-point, 22-rebound performance in the New Orleans Pelicans’ final game just gave fans a glimpse into the future.

APRIL 13 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 4/12/26

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Productive despite loss Queen went for 30 points (11-28 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 22 rebounds, four assists, one steal and a block in 41 minutes during Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Queen was dominant on the glass Sunday, collecting a career-high 22 rebounds. The impressive rookie was also able to amass 30 points by being especially aggressive in hunting his shot. This was evident in the fact that he took 28 shots from the floor, while his season high was 18 attempts coming in. Queen averaged 24.0 points, 18.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 39.0 minutes per contest over his last three appearances to close the season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Pelicans' season of uncertainty ends with a clear path forward led by Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen The New Orleans Pelicans’ turbulent 2025-26 season ultimately revealed that a future built around Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen is the best...

APRIL 11 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Big double-double in loss Queen supplied 25 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 144-118 loss to the Celtics.

Impact It was the 11th double-double of the season for Queen. After promoting him to a starting role earlier this year, the Pelicans somewhat curiously got away from the rookie first-rounder a bit following the All-Star break as it pertains to his playing time. Queen has made just four starts over his last 25 contests, averaging 9.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Boston Celtics 4/10/26

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

Sam Hauser scores 24, Celtics hit 29 3s, rout Pelicans 144-118 to clinch East's No. 2 playoff seed

Sam Hauser had 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics tied the franchise and NBA record with 29 3s on their way to clinching the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff s...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Nearly triple-doubles Queen recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 156-137 win over the Jazz.

Impact With Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones all sitting out despite being healthy, Queen entered the starting lineup and nearly put up a triple-double. The Pelicans have noting on the line in the final two games of the regular season, so Queen may get another extended look or two.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Queen is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Jazz.

Impact Queen should get all the run he can handle with Yves Missi (hand) out and Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey not expected to play, so he'll make for an attractive target in daily leagues with a favorable matchup against Utah. As a starter this season, Queen owns averages of 12.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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NBA All-Rookie 1st team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper and Coward

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

Sam Hauser scores 24, Celtics hit 29 3s, rout Pelicans 144-118 to clinch East's No. 2 playoff seed