New Orleans Pelicans

Late last month, it was reported that the Golden State Warriors had supposedly considered trading small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. to the New Orleans Pelicans prior to the March 25 deadline, with rumors also suggesting that the Pelicans are also looking to deal two of their key backcourt players — Lonzo Ball and J.J. Redick. […]

Since his name started coming up in trade rumors a few weeks ago, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has stepped up his game, overcoming a slow start and showing off an improved shooting stroke. But with the Pelicans seemingly intent on building the franchise around young forwards Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, a […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is expected to be one of the most coveted players on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. With the Bulls likely heading to another disappointing finish in the 2020-21 NBA season, many people believe that LaVine will start trying to find his way of Chicago. Once he becomes […]

With rumors suggesting that the New Orleans Pelicans are open to trading Lonzo Ball ahead of the March 25 deadline, a recent report listed five potential destinations for the fourth-year point guard, including the Toronto Raptors. On Saturday, CBS Sports‘ Sam Quinn explained that Ball is the NBA’s “preeminent distressed asset,” a top collegiate prospect […]

Despite entering the 2020-21 NBA season as one of the heavy favorites to win the championship, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to seek roster upgrades before the 2021 trade deadline. As their rivals continue to grow stronger, the Lakers likely won’t stop finding ways to give LeBron James and Anthony Davis the necessary […]

As the NBA’s 2021 trade deadline draws closer, several interesting trade ideas have started to surface. These include a hypothetical three-team blockbuster deal that would send Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls and Victor Oladipo to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the proposed scenario by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report, the Bulls would receive Ball, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the young teams that are expected to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. With the improvements shown by Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans could speed up the rebuilding process and try surrounding their young superstar duo with quality players who could help […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is one of the young players who are expected to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. Though the team isn’t actively trying to trade him, rumors are circulating that the Pelicans are open to dealing the former No. 2 overall pick if the right offer comes along. […]

Following rumors suggesting that the New Orleans Pelicans might be shopping Lonzo Ball around ahead of the March 25 trade deadline, a new report recommended a number of trade ideas for the fourth-year point guard, including one that would send him to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Derrick Jones Jr. and a first-round […]

According to a new report, the New Orleans Pelicans are planning to make some changes prior to the March 25 deadline, and one of them might involve acquiring small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Golden State Warriors. As quoted by Bleacher Report on Tuesday, Shams Charania of subscriber-only publication The Athletic wrote this week […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to be one of the hottest names on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. The Rockets are yet to make him officially available on the trading block, but since his arrival in Space City, rumors have been swirling that he’s not interested in staying with the […]

In a newly published list of suggestions for teams that might be active ahead of the NBA’s March 25 trade deadline, Bleacher Report wrote that the New Orleans Pelicans might target Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine as they hope to improve their chances of making the postseason this year. As explained by the outlet, […]

With Kyrie Irving’s absence from the Brooklyn Nets due to personal reasons continuing with no end in sight just yet, rumors have been swirling regarding the six-time All-Star’s status and future with the club. He has also been mentioned in multiple trade scenarios in recent days, with the latest suggesting that the New Orleans Pelicans […]

Now that James Harden has gone to the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is expected to be the biggest name on the trade market before the 2021 deadline. Beal is not yet officially available, but if the Wizards continue to struggle this season, rumors surrounding his future with the team are highly […]

The New Orleans Pelicans pushed the reset button when they traded Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday, but they aren’t expected to remain at the bottom of league rankings for long. With the improvements shown by Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, there’s a growing belief that Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin could be […]

Before breaking out as a star, Eric Bledsoe played the first few years of his career as a reserve with the Los Angeles Clippers. With the team currently perceived as one that lacks a quality option at point guard, a new trade idea recommended that the Clippers could bring the veteran back in a deal […]

In a newly published trade idea involving Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden, NBA Analysis Network suggested that the New Orleans Pelicans could acquire the disgruntled superstar for a package featuring guards Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe, as well as multiple young players and future draft picks. As explained by the publication on Thursday, the […]

During the 2020 offseason, rumors were circulating that All-Star small forward Kawhi Leonard was urging the Los Angeles Clippers to trade for a starting-caliber point guard. They may have Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley on their roster, but neither veteran can be considered a true point guard. In the past months, the Clippers have already […]

The 2021 trade deadline is still months away, but several crazy trade ideas have already started surfacing in the league. These include the hypothetical blockbuster deal that would send Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the proposed scenario by Greg Patuto of NBA Analysis Network, the Pelicans would […]

According to a newly proposed trade scenario, the New Orleans Pelicans could upgrade their backcourt by trading for Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. As explained on Wednesday by NBA Analysis Network, the Pelicans have an “intriguing” lineup with a young core led by Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and last year’s first overall draft selection, […]

Although the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t considered among the top contenders for the NBA championship in the 2021 season, a recent list of hypothetical trades suggested that the team could make a move for disgruntled Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. Recent reports have hinted that Harden is hoping to be traded to a team with […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans acquired him in the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, most people viewed Lonzo Ball as part of the teams’ long-term plan. However, with the Pelicans’ recent acquisitions of Eric Bledsoe and Kira Lewis Jr., Ball is currently facing an uncertain future in New Orleans. […]

In the aftermath of Gordon Hayward’s decision to leave the Boston Celtics and sign a free-agent contract with the Charlotte Hornets, Fadeaway World suggested a number of trades that could potentially help the team reach the 2021 NBA Finals, including one that would allow them to get Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans for […]

In what was described as the “perfect blockbuster trade idea,” Fadeaway World suggested on Thursday a deal that would allow this year’s No. 3 overall draft pick, LaMelo Ball, to play alongside his older brother. This transaction would allow the Charlotte Hornets to acquire Lonzo Ball and veteran JJ Redick from the New Orleans Pelicans […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday is expected to be one of the most coveted players on the trade market this offseason. With the team set to focus on the development of their young players, most people believe the Pelicans would trade Holiday for assets that could help them speed up the rebuilding process. […]

In an effort to springboard themselves to the top of the NBA’s Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics may look to use their abundance of draft picks to acquire another difference-maker. According to The Ringer‘s Kevin O’Connor, league sources have indicated that Boston is attempting to package multiple picks in exchange for a high lottery selection, […]

Days before the NBA lifts the moratorium for trades, rumors have circulated that the New Orleans Pelicans are actively engaging in trade talks involving Jrue Holiday. As of now, several contenders who want to boost their chances of winning the NBA championship title next year have already expressed interest in acquiring Holiday. One of the […]

Since the arrival of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last summer, rumors have been continuously swirling around Caris LeVert and his future with the Brooklyn Nets. Though he’s been one of the major reasons for the team’s success in the past years, most people think that his days in Brooklyn are already numbered. With the […]

According to a recently published list of trade ideas, the Denver Nuggets could acquire veteran New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday for two of their key rotation players — Will Barton and Gary Harris — as well as a pair of unspecified future draft choices. Per Bleacher Report‘s Sean Highkin, it appears that Barton might […]

More than a year since they traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans seemed to have changed their stance about keeping veteran point guard Jrue Holiday on their roster long term. On Twitter, Shams Charania of The Athletic revealed that the Pelicans are openly discussing Holiday in trade talks this […]

After finishing the 2019-20 NBA season as one of the worst teams in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves successfully acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. As of now, they remain undecided regarding what they are going to do with the top selection, but if they are serious about competing […]

Since the 2020 offseason started, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran shooting guard Victor Oladipo and his future with the Indiana Pacers. Oladipo has already denied reports that he wants out of Indiana, but most people are still expecting him to be traded to a new team this fall. One of the teams that […]

According to Bleacher Report, the Golden State Warriors could be the best landing spot for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday if he gets traded during the offseason. As explained by the publication Wednesday morning, Holiday is still a potential offseason trade target, despite how New Orleans’ decision to hire Stan Van Gundy as head […]

According to a recently published list of blockbuster trade ideas, the New Orleans Pelicans could add some much-needed defense and spacing to their lineup by acquiring center Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for veteran guard Jrue Holiday. As explained on Monday by Bleacher Report, the Pelicans might find it difficult to build […]

Despite the successful acquisition of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving last summer, the Brooklyn Nets continue to be active on the market searching for major roster upgrades. Though they have yet to see their roster at its full strength, the Nets believe they still need more star power in order to have a better chance […]

In a recent article, Preston Ellis of Bleacher Report created a list of trades that could have a tremendous effect on the outcome of the 2020-21 NBA season. These include a three-team blockbuster deal that would send New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday and Orlando Magic small forward Aaron Gordon to the Brooklyn Nets […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday is expected to be on the trade market in the 2020 offseason. The Pelicans may still consider Holiday a part of their long-term plan, but with the team heading into an inevitable rebuild, he’s clearly an odd fit on the roster. At this point in his career, Holiday […]

Despite being swept by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers remain hesitant to break up their young superstar duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Instead of immediately giving up on their franchise cornerstones, the Sixers are expected to continue finding ways to build a roster around Simmons and Embiid that […]

In a recent article, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report created a list of trades that would shock every NBA fan base in the 2020 offseason. The list includes a blockbuster deal that would send Ben Simmons to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the proposed scenario, the Pelicans would send a package that includes Jrue Holiday, […]

Since the departure of Anthony Davis last summer, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran point guard Jrue Holiday and his future with the New Orleans Pelicans. While the Pelicans may have said that they still consider him as part of their long-term future with the team currently in the initial phase of the rebuilding […]

In a recently proposed trade idea, Bleacher Report suggested that the Brooklyn Nets could acquire New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday in the offseason, in exchange for two of their core players, guards Caris LeVert and Spencer Dinwiddie. As explained by the publication’s Grant Hughes on Monday, the Pelicans are an organization whose leverage on […]

According to a new report, there’s a chance the Denver Nuggets might try trading for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, months after they supposedly considered acquiring him prior to the February trade deadline. In Saturday’s edition of his Nuggets Mailbag column for The Denver Post, Michael Singer answered a fan’s question about whether the […]

Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue continues to make the rounds on the interview circuit as he seeks his next head coaching opportunity in the NBA. Per a Twitter report from The Athletic‘s Shams Charania, he will meet with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday regarding their current vacancy. You can view Charania’s tweet here. […]

According to a new report, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans have apparently been in contact with veteran head coach Doc Rivers, mere hours after he confirmed that he has parted ways with the Los Angeles Clippers. In a Twitter post shared on Monday night, Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated wrote that per […]

When the 2019-20 NBA season is officially over, the Golden State Warriors are expected to aggressively pursue their fourth superstar. Though they are currently well beyond the luxury tax threshold, they have a plethora of trade assets to engage in a blockbuster deal this fall. One of the potential targets for the Warriors in the […]

Since All-Star center Anthony Davis got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, rumors have been swirling around Jrue Holiday and his future with the New Orleans Pelicans. No matter how many times they insist that they consider him as part of their long-term future, most people don’t think that the 30-year-old point guard […]

After being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2020 Playoffs, rumors surrounding All-Star center Joel Embiid and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers have started to heat up once again. No matter how many times they insist that they have no intention of breaking up their young star duo, most […]

To maximize their championship window for the highly anticipated return of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the 2020-21 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets are planning to make major upgrades to their roster this fall. Though they have yet to see their team at full-strength, they believe they still need more star power around Irving […]

When Paul George was traded in 2017, most people thought Myles Turner would be the man that would lead the Indiana Pacers back to title contention. However, three years after the departure of George, he suddenly became the odd man out in Indiana. With the emergence of Domantas Sabonis, rumors are circulating that the Pacers […]

Despite losing All-Star Anthony Davis last summer, the New Orleans Pelicans chose to keep veteran point guard Jrue Holiday on their roster. Since the 2019 offseason, the Pelicans have been telling everyone in the league that they have no intention of moving Holiday, saying that they still considered him part of their long-term future. However, […]