Terry Kimble

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Pelicans Scoop Writer

Oct 22, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts toward New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the fourth quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts to making a three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jan 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) brings the ball up court against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jan 11, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

News

New Orleans reportedly wants a king's ransom for their elite young player.

Dec 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) controls the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

News

A new report suggests one Eastern Conference team is eyeing Zion Williamson ahead of the trade deadline.

Dec 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts to making a three-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

News

The door is not completely closed on New Orleans dealing the elite shooter.

Jan 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives to the basket past Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (25) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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An update on Dejounte Murray's return to the court could dismantle the team's plan before the deadline.

Jan 2, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Editorial

New Orleans needs to relinquish their thought process of coddling Williamson's minutes.

Jan 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrate a three-point basket made by Murray with an assist from Williamson during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

News

The New Orleans Pelicans may be a seller at the trade deadline to improve their roster around their stellar rookies.

Nov 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Editorial

The New Orleans Pelicans need more size in the frontcourt and may need to turn to Kevon Looney.

Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) calls for a foul against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Editorial

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling mightily to execute on both ends during crunch time.

Nov 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

New Orleans ranks near the bottom of the NBA in rebounding again this season.

Dec 20, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Poole has found some success in a familiar role off the bench in New Orleans.

Dec 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Derik Queen's relentless effort is showing up positive on the stat sheet and getting him respect around the league.

The second-year center has recently fallen out of the rotation and could be moved by the trade deadline.