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Ranking all 30 teams based on their chances to win the 2026 NBA Cup.
New Orleans Pelicans
5th In Southwest
Breaking down the best prop bets for the NBA action on Wednesday, Oct. 28, including a pick for Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg.
The Pelicans’ backcourt struggles, Herb Jones’ limited role, and frontcourt uncertainty put Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver’s roster construction under scrutiny.
Derik Queen, Karlo Matkovic and DeAndre Jordan offer different Pelicans solutions without Yves Missi. Zion Williamson must contribute more on the glass and inside.
The Pelicans may have a new Herb Jones trade opportunity to explore with the injured Thunder, but they must be tactical in their approach.
After a 0-3 start to the year, the Pelicans need to make a much-needed adjustment if they want to turn their season around soon.
Saddiq Bey has earned consideration for more Pelicans minutes. Reducing Bennedict Mathurin’s time alongside Dejounte Murray offers one option.
Longtime NBA star Chris Paul spoke to SI about how retirement has treated him and what the future holds.
New Orleans squandered a 23-point lead in Denver, exposing recurring failures in defense, ball security and late-game execution.
Among the numerous issues so far this season, limiting one of their core players seems rather puzzling.
Trey Murphy III's performance vs. the Nuggets is giving Pelicans fans something to be excited about when they need it the most.
There have been a few troubling signs for the New Orleans Pelicans in the first three games of the year.
Trey Murphy’s reduced usage and Herb Jones’ limited minutes raise Pelicans questions, especially given their history together alongside Zion Williamson.
