Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
2:01Jose Alvarado's Late 3 Gives Pelicans First Win Of Season
-
1:54Ja Morant Outduels Zion Williamson In Grizzlies Win
-
0:42Highlights: Pelicans at Grizzlies (10/22)
-
0:28Highlights: Rockets at Pelicans (10/14)
-
0:31JUST IN: Derik Queen Out 12 Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
-
0:51How does Maryland freshman phenom Derik Queen fit next to Zion Williamson now that he's been drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans?
-
1:25Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen drafted to the New Orleans Pelicans as a part of a controversial draft-day trade
-
1:54
2025 NBA Draft: Pelicans, Joe Dumars Make Reckless Trade for Derik Queen
-
2:502025 NBA Draft Recap: Hit Or Miss Trades
-
5:27Derik Queen Selected No. 13 Overall by Pelicans | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
-
4:24Jeremiah Fears Selected No. 7 Overall by Pelicans | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
-
0:29BREAKING: Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum to Wizards
-
1:012025 NBA Mock Draft: Tim Doyle Reacts to Pelicans Selecting Kon Knueppel
-
1:022025 NBA Mock Draft: Pelicans Select Kon Knueppel Number 7 Overall
-
1:36Pelicans fire Executive VP David Griffin
-
0:42NBA Mock Draft: Kon Knueppel to Pelicans at No. 4
-
2:09Highlights: Celtics at Pelicans (1/31)
-
1:09Highlights: Pelicans at 76ers (1/10)
-
1:18Highlights: Grizzlies at Pelicans (12/27)
-
1:12Highlights: Rockets at Pelicans (12/26)
Content on this page may include affiliate links. If you click and sign up/place a wager, we may receive compensation at no cost to you.
Top Pelicans News
-
-
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Remaining out vs. Portland
Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Williamson will miss his fifth consecutive game due to a strained left hamstring. The 25-year-old big man can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against the Lakers until the Pelicans provide another update on his status. With Williamson sidelined, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic are candidates for increased playing time.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Sees 16 minutes as starter
Looney produced two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Yves Missi was cleared to return from a three-game absence after battling an illness, but oddly enough, he didn't see the floor. Despite his newfound role, Looney has been unable to make a big impact in fantasy thus far. Through five appearances, he's averaging 3.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.9 minutes per contest.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Doesn't see floor
Missi (coach's decision) did not see the floor during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Following a three-game absence with an illness, Missi was removed from the injury report prior to this game, but coach Willie Green opted not to play him. Whether this was strictly a coach's decision or a matter of the team being cautious with the big man remains to be seen, but it was a puzzling decision as far as fantasy managers are concerned. A lot of eyes will be on the center rotation for Wednesday's game against Portland.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Held to one point
Hawkins finished Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns with one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and one rebound across 16 minutes.
Hawkins continues to struggle at the back end of the rotation in New Orleans. Through nine regular-season contests, Hawkins is shooting 26.1 percent from the field and 20.8 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 3.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per contest. He's way too cold to be utilized in most fantasy formats at the moment.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Struggles with shot Monday
Fears contributed 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Fears came off the bench in his first two NBA games but quickly moved into a starting role and hasn't disappointed. The rookie has scored in double digits in seven consecutive outings, and although the efficiency has been lacking at times, Fears is finding ways to contribute. Since moving to a starting role, Fears is averaging 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, although he's shooting only 38.9 percent from the floor. The rookie out of Oklahoma is putting up solid numbers, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Goes for 15 points in loss Monday
Bey closed with 15 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Bey has started in each of the Pelicans' last three games and has scored in double digits each time. He's proven he can post solid numbers if needed, though the starting role is only due to the absences of Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jordan Poole (quadriceps). Expect Bey to remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, and while he could be a decent streaming option, he hasn't shown enough to be a consistent starter in all fantasy formats.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Double-doubles against Phoenix
Murphy chipped in 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Murphy was unable to repeat the 41-point outburst he delivered against the Spurs on Saturday, but he surpassed the 20-point mark for the fourth time this season. There's a strong argument to say Murphy has been the Pelicans' best player this season -- even ahead of Zion Williamson (hamstring) -- and is on a scoring tear with an average of 21.7 points per contest over his last six games while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor in that stretch.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to available
Missi (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Following a three-game absence with an illness, Missi is good to go Monday. The second-year big man should be able to play his normal role, which figures to cut into the playing time of Kevon Looney most noticeably. Missi has averaged 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes per contest across five games this season.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Monday
Missi (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Missi has missed three consecutive games due to illness and could be sidelined for a fourth Monday. If he's unable to go, Kevon Looney is likely to draw another start, while rookie Derik Queen should see plenty of opportunities in the frontcourt.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Falters in start
Looney accumulated five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to San Antonio.
Looney remained in the starting lineup, although his production does not reflect what might be considered a typical starter. He has now opened for three straight games, averaging 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Derik Queen: Career-high eight assists
Queen produced 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to San Antonio.
Queen continues to make a push for consistent playing time, scoring in double digits for the third straight game despite coming off the bench. The coaching staff seems resistant to putting Queen in the starting lineup, instead opting to run with Kevon Looney as the opening center. Nonetheless, Queen has shown enough over the past three games to warrant serious fantasy attention, even in standard leagues.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Erupts for season-high 41 points
Murphy totaled 41 points (15-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the Spurs.
Murphy delivered his best performance of the season, tallying a game-high 41 points, albeit in another loss. Despite a somewhat passive start to the season, Murphy has been easily the best fantasy asset on this Pelicans roster, averaging 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.9 three-pointers. Until Zion Williamson is cleared to return from a hamstring injury, look for Murphy to continue shouldering the bulk of the offensive load.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Listed out for Saturday
Missi (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Missi is set to miss a third consecutive game with an illness. The second-year big man should remain day-to-day prior to Monday's matchup with the Suns. With another absence looming for Missi, Kevon Looney and Derik Queen should share the center minutes once again.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Out 7-10 days
The Pelicans announced Friday that Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left quadriceps strain, and he will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
This is a tough break for Poole and the Pelicans. Based on this timeline, the earliest possible return date is Nov. 16 against the Thunder, but that's far from a guarantee. With Poole joining Zion Williamson (hamstring) on the sidelines for the next week, Trey Murphy is likely to soak up even more usage, and Jeremiah Fears will have a pretty large runway to make some noise. Additionally, guys like Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins could find themselves with more opportunities.
... See More ... See Less -
Pelicans' Micah Peavy: Scoreless in 18 minutes
Peavy notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 win over the Mavericks.
The absence of Jordan Poole (knee) paved the way for Peavy to play, but he was unable to take advantage of the opportunity, missing his lone field-goal attempt. If Poole can't go Saturday against San Antonio, Peavy may likely see the court for extended minutes again.
... See More ... See Less
Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
108.0 (28th) |
121.3 (27th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| Z. Williamson PF Zion Williamson PF | Hamstring |
| J. Poole SG Jordan Poole SG | Quadriceps |
| D. Murray PG Dejounte Murray PG | Achilles |
| Buy Tickets |
|---|