New Orleans Pelicans News and Rumors Page 8 - NBA

Taj Gibson - Traded to Pelicans Gibson was traded from the Grizzlies to the Pelicans on Tuesday along with AJ Johnson in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-ro...

Impact Gibson's stay in New Orleans could be brief. The trade saves the Pelicans $5.7 million in salary and helps clear the way for the team to finalize its two-year deal with Bennedict Mathurin. The 41-year-old veteran therefore shouldn't be considered part of the Pelicans' frontcourt plans at this stage.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans Pelicans The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Jordan Hawkins, guard Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Pelicans' Offensive Identity Must Connect Paint Pressure, Defense, and the 3-Point Line The New Orleans Pelicans shouldn't be searching for an offensive identity. The numbers already point them toward one. New Orleans averaged 5...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Pelicans could be walking straight into Brooklyn's biggest Michael Porter Jr. problem If the Pelicans were to acquire Michael Porter Jr. ahead of next season, they would just run into the same extension problem the Brooklyn Ne...

SEPTEMBER 8 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Dorka Juhász - Double-doubles in Monday's World Cup win Juhasz (not injury related) recorded 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes in Hungary's 82-73 FIBA World Cup win over Korea on Monday.

Impact Juhasz turned in an efficient shooting performance Monday, pacing Hungary in points and rebounds en route to her third double-double in as many group phase appearances. In that stage, she averaged 17.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals per tilt. Hungary will now face Japan on Tuesday for the right to play Team USA in the quarterfinals Thursday. Juhasz had her contract temporarily suspended by the Lynx ahead of the World Cup, and her next chance to play for the club will come against New York on Sept. 18.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Checking in on All 15 Active No. 1 NBA Draft Picks Given players' increasing resilience, there's currently numerous active No. 1 picks in the NBA, dating back to drafts over 20 years ago. Wit...

SEPTEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Pelicans just got the Michael Porter Jr. opening fans were waiting for A Brooklyn Nets reporter suggests Michael Porter Jr. may be dealt before the deadline, which could open the door to a deal for the Pelicans.

SEPTEMBER 7 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Aari McDonald - Signs with Lynx Mcdonald signed with the Lynx on Monday, according to WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact McDonald missed the end of the 2025 WNBA season with a foot issue, but it appears as though she's ready to return to action. Across 136 career games, she holds averages of 8.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' ideal Pelicans trade target may not be Trey Murphy III The Golden State Warriors have now had interest in Trey Murphy III for over 12 months, but he's not the only New Orleans Pelicans player the...

SEPTEMBER 7 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Bob Cousy on why no NBA legend measured up to Michael Jordan: "After Jordan, there's quite a gap" Bob Cousy explained why it's a no-brainer that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to play the game.

SEPTEMBER 7 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nuggets should lean harder on a distinct advantage no rival can match The Nuggets have an advantage by playing in Denver, and they should utilize it to wear down their opponents in 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Pelicans' Best Jordan Hawkins Trade Partner Is Clear Ahead of Camp When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Jordan Hawkins with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the team hoped the young guard would...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Eliska Joklova - Leads Czechia in scoring Sunday Joklova ended with 18 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes in Czechia's 74-70 FIBA World Cup loss to China on Sunday.

Impact Joklova had only seven points in Czechia's 63-54 victory over Italy on Friday to begin the 2026 FIBA World Cup, though she played much better Sunday, leading her team in scoring. The 24-year-old rookie has had a quiet inaugural campaign for the Lynx in 2026, averaging just 1.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 5.3 minutes per contest in 21 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

The Pelicans' roster construction is putting an unnecessary ceiling on Trey Murphy III The Pelicans once again neglected three-point shooting this offseason and now will be forcing Trey Murphy III to be the only reliable source...

SEPTEMBER 6 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

No Pistons player will be more motivated than Paul Reed next season Paul Reed has more to gain than any Pistons player next season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

The Wemby-Ant rivalry deserves respect no matter how much Minnesota sabotages it Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards have already given the NBA one classic series. ESPN's rivalries list is wrong to leave them off.

SEPTEMBER 5 • AIRALAMO.COM

Dorka Juhász - Monster double-double in World Cup win Juhasz (not injury related) finished with 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 33 minutes in Hungary's 71-67 FIBA World Cup win over...

Impact Juhasz turned in an efficient performance from two-point range, finishing with a game-high 19 points. She's racked up two double-doubles in as many games during the group phase, totaling 29 points, 26 rebounds and three assists. The 26-year-old forward had her contract temporarily suspended by the Lynx ahead of the World Cup, and her next chance to play for the team will come versus New York on Sept. 18. For now, Juhasz and Hungary will focus on Monday's game against Korea.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin's arrival may hinder the Pelicans' young core's development Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans may lessen the playing time and hurt the development of Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears.

SEPTEMBER 5 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Why There's Quiet Reason for Pelicans to Be Excited for Bryce McGowens The New Orleans Pelicans organization has generated little excitement over the last couple of years. After winning 49 games during the 2023-...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

"At Least Read the Evidence Before You Speak": NBA Fans Slam Draymond Green For Accepting Kawhi Leonard Had No Involvement in Aspiration Deal Kawhi Leonard has been cleared to head to the Toronto Raptors, but the fallout from the Los Angeles Clippers' salary-cap scandal is still hurting his image.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Latrell Sprewell knew he had no shot at redemption after the media got involved in his choking incident Sprewell did admit he was in the wrong for choking and punching his coach.

SEPTEMBER 4 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Lakers can help Collin Sexton escape a club no player should want to be in Collin Sexton can finally leave the list of most career games played with no NBA Playoffs using the Los Angeles Lakers' help.

SEPTEMBER 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Which Pelicans Tryout Player Has the Best Chance of Making Team? Training camp is less than a month away for the New Orleans Pelicans, which unofficially marks the start of the NBA season. New Orleans ente...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Nets' Julius Randle Takes No Credit for Knicks' Championship Julius Randle joined the New York Knicks after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving spurned the Manhattan-based franchise for the Brooklyn Nets in...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Can Pelle Larsson do something no Heat player has done since 1997 Pelle Larsson has captivated the hearts of many Miami Heat fans and for good reasons. He has displayed how versatile he can be and how he di...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

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