Derik Queen News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Derik Queen is desperate for revenge against the Atlanta Hawks Derik Queen and the Atlanta Hawks will forever be intertwined. Queen has his chance to back up his words after Atlanta poked fun at him on s...

JANUARY 7 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Nearly triple-doubles Queen closed with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 111-103 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Queen nearly triple-doubled for the Pelicans, but the team dropped their eighth straight contest. Queen has put up some solid counting stats with 11.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks over his last six games, but he's shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 61.1 percent from the line over his last six games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lake...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Pelicans Lob City Edition vs. Lakers #nba #shorts

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Derik Queen Alley-Oop ⬆️ Trey Murphy Dunk #nba #shorts

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Will play Sunday Queen (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Queen has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a left quadriceps contusion, so Yves Missi will likely revert to a bench role for Sunday's contest. Queen is averaging 13.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game in his rookie season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Queen (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact The rookie center did not play against the Trail Blazers on Friday due to a left quadriceps contusion, but if he returns Sunday then he would likely replace Yves Missi in the starting lineup. Queen ended the month of December having averaged 15.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deni Avdija has 34 points and 11 assists in the Trail Blazers' 122-109 win over the Pelicans

Deni Avdija had 34 points and 11 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 122-09 on Friday night

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Queen (quadriceps) won't play Friday against Portland, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie first-round pick was unable to clear his questionable tag for this contest. He'll likely be listed as day-to-day going forward. In his absence, the Pelicans could rely more on Yves Missi and Kevon Looney.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 1 • 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.

JANUARY 1 • 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Derik Queen Highlights vs. Suns 12/27/25

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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

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James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103

Deni Avdija has 34 points and 11 assists in the Trail Blazers' 122-109 win over the Pelicans

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