New Orleans Pelicans News and Rumors Page 9 - NBA

Kawhi Leonard trade finally gifted Raptors a weapon no team in the league can match Between Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors have three defenders who could carry Toronto to a title.

SEPTEMBER 4 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Cavs' New TV Broadcast May No Longer Feature a Cleveland Legend The Cleveland Cavs and DAZN announced an exclusive local broadcast partnership on Tuesday. In the release, the team said that “Cavaliers fan...

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

Warriors could consider Kristaps Porzingis move no one sees coming The Golden State Warriors re-signed Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million extension prior to free agency, presumably solidifying the...

SEPTEMBER 3 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Yves Missi Is Pelican Who Could Make Biggest Leap in 2026-27 There are a few reasons that Pelicans fans should expect the young center to make a leap under new head coach Jamahl Mosley.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SI.COM

There's no doubt the Celtics did not make the worst Paul George trade ever Maybe it was a little debatable before (not really), but after what happened today, there is no debate about who made a worse trade for Geor...

SEPTEMBER 3 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

3 Biggest Challenges Facing Jamahl Mosley in 1st Year With Pelicans When the New Orleans Pelicans chose Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, it was clear both sides needed a change. The Pelicans were coming...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

"We'll have to wait and see" – Jalen Brunson reveals why no celebrity has truly left him star-struck since Knicks' title win Brunson says he hasn’t truly been starstruck since winning the NBA title.

SEPTEMBER 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

The Pelicans biggest non offseason move is starting to look genius The Pelicans didn't trade for a center this summer, and Yves Missi is validating that decision with his breakout internationally.

SEPTEMBER 2 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

The Pelicans have one overlooked roster weakness that could haunt them all season The Pelicans have two strong guards in Fears and Murray, but are missing that third guard to fill the gaps needed in an 82-game season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Jonathan Kuminga's agent is having a terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad week As an NBA agent, you never want to be more well-known that your client.

SEPTEMBER 1 • FANSIDED.COM

Liatu King - Adds two points in loss King notched two points (1-1 FG) in one minute during Sunday's 89-81 loss to Atlanta.

Impact King saw the floor for the first time since July 15, knocking down her lone shot attempt. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 2.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per showing across nine regular-season appearances this year.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nia Coffey - Grabs four boards in defeat Coffey provided four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Coffey provided a limited impact on the offensive end, though she still led Minnesota's bench in rebounds. The veteran forward scored in double figures in just one of her 10 appearances (one start) in August, during which she averaged 3.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 16.7 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla McBride - Well-rounded contributor in loss McBride amassed 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to Atlanta.

Impact McBride was held below 20 minutes of playing time for a third consecutive game Sunday, but she contributed in multiple areas, including her highest steal total since mid-August. She made 10 appearances this month, averaging 18.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Maya Caldwell - Limited to 10 minutes Caldwell registered two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 10 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Caldwell continues to be used sparingly by the Lynx. Barring some rotation changes, she will remain off the fantasy radar in most leagues.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Courtney Williams - Sees 31 minutes in loss Williams provided 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Williams was one of four players to reach double figures for the Lynx. The veteran has fared well this season with 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - Limited to one minute Kosu closed with no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Kosu was limited to clean-up duty in Sunday's loss. Across 30 appearances this season, she's averaging a mere 10.2 minutes with 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Eliska Joklova - Sees one minute in loss Joklova supplied no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Joklova has been an emergency depth option for the Lynx this season. Across 21 games, she's averaging 1.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 5.3 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Chloe Bibby - Sees six minutes Bibby finished Sunday's 89-81 loss to Atlanta with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block in six minutes.

Impact Bibby continues to see scraps off the Minnesota bench. She remains miles off the fantasy radar.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Natasha Howard - Flirts with triple-double Howard amassed nine points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and four steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Howard came pretty close to a triple-double as the Lynx dropped to 31-9 on the season. The forward is in the midst of a strong campaign with 14.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier - Notches 17 points in loss Collier closed Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream with 17 points (5-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Collier was one of three players for the Lynx to score at least 17 points. In 12 appearances this season, she's averaging 18.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Eastern Conference seeding is a terrible, miserable, no good, very bad numbers game There are simply too many good teams in the East for everyone to be happy. How will it end up? And how will the losers handle coming up shor...

AUGUST 31 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Heat still get no credit after pulling off biggest trade of summer It's almost as if everyone missed the Miami Heat's big trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.

AUGUST 31 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

The One Bet the Pelicans Are Making on Player Development The organization believes the answer to development is the new coaching staff.

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin deal figures to give Hawks another boost The Pelicans' acquisition of Bennedict Mathurin may very well doom them to another low finish in 2027, which is perfect for the Atlanta Hawk...

AUGUST 31 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

How the Bennedict Mathurin Addition Changes the Pelicans' Rotation Mathurin's arrival in New Orleans will no doubt change lineups on a nightly basis.

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS