Pelicans’ Derik Queen Has Wrist Surgery, Out At Least 3 Months

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is expected to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. The procedure was to address a torn scapholunate ligament. It was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Derik […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
4 NBA Teams Still Have ‘Plenty of Interest’ in Malcolm Brogdon

Earlier this month, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that eight teams are pursuing a potential sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon. “That list includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers as well as the Golden Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Milwaukee Bucks,” […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Pelicans Guarantee Zion Williamson’s $39.4M Salary For 2025-26

Rumors have been swirling around NBA circles about a potential trade involving New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson, but that gossip may now be irrelevant after a deadline passed on Tuesday. Zion Williamson Must Meet The Games Played Threshold According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, July 15 marked the deadline for Williamson’s $39.4 million salary […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2025
Pelicans, Herb Jones Agree to Three-Year, $68M Contract Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran wing Herb Jones have agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Jones now has a total five years and $97 million on his deal, with a player option in 2029-30. Herb Jones Set To […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jul 2025
Wizards Join 6 Teams in Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

The Washington Wizards have reportedly emerged as a new potential trade suitor for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, “the Wizards entered the mix in the last 24 hours” as the team is targeting Kuminga for their rebuild. Heat, Bulls, Bucks, Nets, Kings, Pelicans, And Wizards Want Kuminga Slater […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: 4 Teams Linked To Warriors Wing

The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer over the weekend, making the fourth-year forward a restricted free agent. Warriors Can Match Any Offer For Jonathan Kuminga Golden State holds the right to match any offer and can also explore sign-and-trade options. The Brooklyn Nets are the only team that […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jul 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Winners And Losers Of The First Round

A wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft brought plenty of excitement with trades, consensus reaches and big moves all over the place. Let’s dive into some winners and losers from the first day of the Draft. Winner: Jase Richardson And The Orlando Magic As a player I deemed a lottery-level talent, Richardson was […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  26 Jun 2025
NBA Draft 2025 Live Tracker: Updates & Grades For Every Pick In Round 1

The 2025 NBA Draft is here and Basketball Insiders will have you covered from start to finish of the first round. This year’s draft class has been highly touted for a couple years now, and their moment in the spotlight has arrived. The workouts are complete, as are the interviews. Now, it’s time to sit back […]

Vivek Jacob  •  25 Jun 2025
Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum to Wizards for Jordan Poole in 4-Player Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Wizards To Approach $100 Million In Projected Cap Space In 2026 Washington is now […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jun 2025