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Did the Pelicans Actually Improve After DeMarcus Cousins' Injury? Revisiting the Major What-If Former Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins recently asserted the team didn't get better after he tore his Achilles during the 2017-18 season. I...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Pelicans may regret setting such a high offseason asking price for Trey Murphy III The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons made a run at Trey Murphy III this summer, but the Pelicans had an insanely unrealistic asking price.

5 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Trey Murphy III should be the Raptors' top target if they look to deal RJ Barrett If the Pelicans make Trey Murphy III available at the trade deadline, the Raptors need to jump at the chance to acquire him, as he could be...

5 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Ryan Nembhard is exactly what the Mavericks need but they have no room for him A Ryan Nembhard reunion would make sense for Dallas, but they don't have the roster space to make such a move.

5 DAYS AGO • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Chloe Bibby - Logs career-high marks in loss Bibby contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 96-77 loss to the Fever.

Impact With four of Minnesota's five starters not seeing the floor in the second half of this lopsided defeat, Bibby saw increased burn and made the most of the opportunity. The 28-year-old forward turned in an efficient performance from three-point range, knocking down a career-high five triples en route to a team- and career-high 15 points. While Bibby delivered a strong performance Tuesday, she isn't likely to take on a steady role with the playoffs fast approaching.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What We Leaned From the Pelicans Offseason (and What Comes Next) The New Orleans Pelicans head into the 2026-27 NBA season with far more questions than answers. After back-to-back sub-30-win seasons, many...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Maya Caldwell - Starting sans Miles Caldwell will start Tuesday's game against the Fever.

Impact With Olivia Miles (calf) sidelined, Caldwell will draw her fourth start of the season. As a starter in 2026, she has averaged 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 18.3 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elena Buenavida - Won't play Tuesday Buenavida (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Buenavida will be held out of Minnesota's penultimate game of the regular season. The developmental player's last chance to suit up again this season will come at home against Indiana on Thursday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Miles - Ruled out Tuesday Miles (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Miles is sitting out for just the third time this year Tuesday with a left calf injury. She'll have one more chance to return for the top-seeded Lynx before the end of the regular season Thursday against Indiana. Dorka Juhasz and Maya Caldwell should be more involved Tuesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect Options The New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box....

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Can the Knicks Break the 8-Year No-Repeat Streak? Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the chances of the New York Knicks repeating as champions and if Karl-Anthony Towns will sign a m...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Olivia Miles - Goes through shootaround Miles (calf) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Cassidy Hettessheimer of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Miles remains questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Fever, but her availability during the shootaround bodes well for her status. Maya Caldwell could see a bump in playing time if Miles can't go.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson's stunning NBA ranking shows how far Pelicans star has fallen | Sporting News Zion Williamson stayed healthier last season, but his placement in ESPN’s latest NBA player rankings raises major questions about his future...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pelicans Can't Take Trey Murphy III for Granted as Franchise Changes Mount The New Orleans Pelicans enter this season with questions throughout the roster. They need Zion Williamson to remain healthy and engaged. Th...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Pelicans' Saddiq Bey extension has secured his future for the next six months Yossi Gozlan reported that the New Orleans Pelicans can't trade Saddiq Bey for six months because of the extension they gave him.

6 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Stunning Jalen Duren twist leaves the Pistons no other choice What exactly does Jalen Duren want?

6 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Knicks still zeroed in on stealing Raptors target (but small silver lining prevails?) If the Knicks can’t land Yves Missi, it’s a positive for the Raptors, even though he remains an intriguing option as they look to address fr...

6 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Solomon Washington - Lands training camp deal Washington agreed to a training camp contract with the Pelicans on Monday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.

Impact Washington is set to compete for a spot on the Pelicans' regular-season roster in training camp. However, the team already owns his G League rights, so he could be waived before camp begins. Washington appeared in 25 outings at Maryland in 2025-26, averaging 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.9 combined steals-plus-blocks and 1.0 assists in 31.8 minutes per tilt.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elena Buenavida - Active for Tuesday Buenavida (coach's decision) is available for Tuesday against the Fever.

Impact It's still possible the Lynx rule her out closer to game time. Buenavida remains off the fantasy radar.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - Another absence coming Kosu (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Kosu will be sidelined for a third straight game Tuesday. Her final chance to play in the regular season comes Thursday in a rematch with the Fever.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Miles - Iffy for Tuesday Miles (calf) is questionable for Tuesday against the Fever.

Impact Miles has a left calf issue, and the questionable tag suggests she's day-to-day. The team could opt for caution with the playoffs approaching. Maya Caldwell could see increased run if Miles can't go.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Point Guard Pecking Order Is Clear — For Now The New Orleans Pelicans will enter training camp with only two players who naturally fit the "point guard" label. However, neither Dejounte...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

The Latest Miami Heat Ranking Makes Absolutely No Sense The Miami Heat apparently still have a lot of convincing to do as contenders this upcoming season. The Ringer released its latest NBA power...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Cavs by the Jersey: A 31-Day Countdown to Tipoff We are down to 31 days until the Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their regular season against the Philadelphia 76ers. I am counting down the day...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Aari McDonald - Scores four in team debut McDonald closed with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT) across five minutes during Sunday's 101-89 victory over Connecticut.

Impact McDonald signed with the Lynx during the FIBA World Cup break and made her team debut Sunday after not taking the court during Friday's loss to the Liberty. She didn't have a significant role in the victory over the Sun and seems unlikely to be a major contributor down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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