Pelicans sign a former first-round pick to a training camp deal, chance to earn roster spot BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated Jul 26, 2026 Kobe Bufkin made the most of his chance to play with the New Orleans Pelicans’ Summer League team.
+2 New Orleans Pelicans sign second-round draft pick Jaron Pierre to a deal BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated Jul 23, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans have signed their hometown draft pick.
+9 Superdome manager Doug Thornton’s decision leaves ‘big shoes to fill’ in New Orleans sports scene BY JEFF DUNCAN | Staff writer Jul 19, 2026 Doug Thornton has occupied the large office on the plaza level of the southwest side of the Superdome since 1997.
Pelicans have Summer League winning streak snapped Staff reportUpdated Jul 15, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans had their modest two-game Summer League win streak snapped Wednesday with an 82-77 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas.
Jaron Pierre, Malik Dia lead Pelicans past Suns for second straight Summer League win BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated Jul 12, 2026 Jaron Pierre celebrated his 24th birthday Saturday, which included a cupcake in the tunnel before tip-off.
Hunter Dickinson leads way as Pelicans finally end Summer League funk BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Updated Jul 11, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans ended their Summer League misery Saturday in Las Vegas.
Pelicans get big game from Kobe Bufkin, but Summer League blues continues in Vegas BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jul 9, 2026 Not even a splendid performance from Kobe Bufkin was enough to stop the New Orleans Pelicans’ Summer League woes Thursday.
+8 From the 9th Ward to NBA, Solomon Washington looks to make mark for Pelicans in Summer League BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jul 9, 2026 Solomon Washington’s name didn’t get called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver during the first round of last month’s draft.
Former Pelicans center Kevon Looney has found a new team BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jul 7, 2026 Kevon Looney, who spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, is headed back to the West Coast.
Rod Walker: The 5 most notable things about New Orleans Pelicans' Summer League roster BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jul 6, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans announced the roster for their Summer League team on Monday.
+2 Pelicans' locker room leader DeAndre Jordan returning for second season BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Updated Jun 30, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans are bringing back a locker-room leader from last season.
+7 From the 5th Ward to the NBA: No place like home for new Pelicans guard Jaron Pierre BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 29, 2026 Long before Jaron Pierre wanted the NBA life, he simply wanted a T-shirt.
+3 Rod Walker: Five things we learned about the Pelicans during their low-key NBA draft BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 28, 2026 The NBA draft has come and gone.
Pelicans exercise third year option on Karlo Matkovic; Summer League schedule announced BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Jun 26, 2026 Karlo Matkovic's key minutes off the bench this past season have paid off.
+2 Pelicans draft former St. Augustine standout Jaron Pierre with second-round pick BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Updated Jun 24, 2026 Jaron Pierre is coming back home.
+2 Quiet night for New Orleans Pelicans in first round of NBA draft BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 23, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans’ went into Tuesday night without any first round draft picks.
Rod Walker: 5 things Pelicans fans, local hoops enthusiasts can watch for in NBA draft BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 23, 2026 There won’t be an overflow of New Orleans Pelicans fans flooding Fulton Square in downtown New Orleans on Tuesday night like they did on NBA draft night seven years ago.
Rod Walker: Will New Orleans Pelicans' draft be as eventful as the one a year ago? BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 20, 2026 One year after being the most talked about team on NBA draft night, the New Orleans Pelicans may not be talked about at all this time around.
+3 Be Great: The story of Brandon Demas' rise from ball boy to Pelicans' G League Squadron coach BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Jun 15, 2026 Brandon Demas isn’t sure of the exact date he started jotting down the two words that would become his identity.
+2 Ex-Hornets coach Byron Scott one proud dad as son takes over as GM of Pelicans' G League squad BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Jun 13, 2026 Byron Scott held his cellphone while wearing a smile as big as the ones he wore after winning those three NBA titles in the 1980s with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A German soccer fan’s viral World Cup tour of US earns him tour of Saints practice facility BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer Updated Jun 12, 2026 A viral German content creator was given an opportunity to tour the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans practice facilities on Friday morning on his way to Houston for a World Cup match.
Pelicans latest hires include head of health/performance, athletic trainer BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 The injury bug didn’t bite the New Orleans Pelicans this season quite like it did the season before.
Pelicans' new hires include strategy, analytics director and G League general manager BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer Updated Jun 5, 2026 Joe Dumars, executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, continues to assemble his staff.
Pelicans’ Derik Queen reconnects with Jose Alvarado, gets advice from Karl-Anthony Towns at finals BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer Updated Jun 5, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans rising sophomore forward Derik Queen has enjoyed his first full offseason as an NBA player by studying.
The Pelicans are reportedly interested in a trade for a former NBA Finals MVP BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer Updated Jun 5, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly been linked to being in the hunt to trade for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown.
+2 Rod Walker: Pelicans have a new head coach, but there's still plenty work to do BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist May 31, 2026 The New Orleans Pelicans have their head coach.
+3 Rod Walker: For Pelicans' Jamahl Mosley, defense wins games and introductory news conference BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist Updated Jun 3, 2026 If Jamahl Mosley’s Orlando Magic team had been able to hold on to a 24-point lead against the Detroit Pistons three weeks ago, he likely wouldn’t have been in New Orleans on Tuesday.
+19 Photos: Jamahl Mosley introduced as new Pelicans head coach BY BRETT DUKE | Staff photographer May 26, 2026