A former Alabama basketball star has agreed to a three-year, $68 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, securing his role as a defensive leader through 2029.

Former Maryland star center Derik Queen returns to the court tonight, this time for a class against Bronny James and the LA Lakers. Queen had a solid performanc

The Pelicans' roster for next season appears to be set, but if there's a move they have to make, it's a trade to clear a potential logjam.

After Derik Queen's Summer League debut for the Pelicans, analyst Kevin O'Connor many red flags from the outing.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 98-91, at Thomas & Mack Center in the 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday.

The New Orleans Pelicans' front office is getting panned left and right after its much maligned draft-day trade for Derik Queen.

Here is the summer league roster: Pelicans assistant coach Corey Brewer will lead the team. The team will compete in the NBA 2K26 Summer League from July 10 to 20 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a big man. The Pelicans have agreed to a deal with Kevon Looney, a 6-foot-9 center who spent his first 10 NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors, according to a report by ESPN insider Shams Charania. The two-year deal is worth $16 million, a league source told The Athletic.

The New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday announced the signing of former Kansas center Hunter Dickinson to a two-way contract. The announcement also included the signing of former Creighton guard Trey Alexander to a two-way deal.