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Derik Queen notches double-double in NBA Summer League debut Fans finally got their first look at Derik Queen in action for the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, and it was a promising debut for the 13...

JULY 11 • SI.COM

Double-double in SL debut Queen totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Queen showcased his interior skills in his Summer League debut, posting a double-double. The center was taken with the No. 13 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after averaging 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds on 52.6 percent shooting over 36 games as a freshman at Maryland. While there's still room for growth defensively, Queen's offensive tools and finishing touch give him clear potential to be a productive NBA player.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Muggsy Bogues: Derik Queen's Path To NBA Draft From Baltimore 'Hit Me With Pride' - PressBox Muggsy Bogues has known Derik Queen and his family for years and was thrilled to watch Queen get drafted No. 13 overall. "Watching the joy,...

JULY 8 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Pelicans' Derik Queen delivers a perfect response to draft-night trade criticism When asked about the criticism the Pelicans are facing for trading up to select him, Derik Queen delivered a perfect response.

JUNE 28 • USATODAY.COM

Pelicans Executive Joe Dumars Strongly Pushed Back on Trade Criticism Following Draft The Pelicans gave up an unprotected first-round pick next year to move up 10 spots for Maryland’s Derik Queen.

JUNE 28 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

First-rounder Derik Queen wastes no time updating LinkedIn profile after NBA Draft Most people’s LinkedIn profiles are pretty similar. But for Derik Queen, a new entry has just been added: NBA player.

JUNE 27 • USATODAY.COM

Derik Queen draft party celebrates NBA rookie's roots: 'We from Baltimore' BALTIMORE - It’s only right that friends and family of Derik Queen, who’s famously from Baltimore, g...

JUNE 27 • SACBEE.COM