SportSpyder - The Latest New Orleans Pelicans News

17 May 2026

• [Roundtable: PelicansRoundtable] - New Orleans Pelicans Season Snapshot: G Jordan Poole
  A disastrous tenure defined by inefficiency and a hefty price tag leaves the veteran guard’s future in doubt as New Orleans scrambles to offload his expiring contract.
• [Fadeaway World] - Could The Pistons Trade Jalen Duren To Dodge A Max Contract? 3 Potential Blockbuster Moves - Fadeaway World
  Here are three potential blockbuster sign-and-trade deals the Pistons could explore to avoid a massive long-term commitment to Jalen Duren.
• [Sporting News] - Lakers predicted to ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire Warriors' $112 million star trade target
  The Los Angeles Lakers should consider entertaining Bleacher Report's recent blockbuster trade idea.
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - Zion Williamson must do these three things to have a successful season
  Zion Williamson needs to do more than just stay healthy in order to have a successful season.
• [On SI] - 3 Second-Round Prospects Pelicans Should Consider With Their Only Pick
  While the Pelicans currently have just one pick in next month's draft, they will have some solid options to consider.
• [Roundtable: PelicansRoundtable] - Pelicans NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Tennessee G Ja'Kobi Gillespie
  The New Orleans Pelicans could eye Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie in the second round of the 2026 NBA mock draft.
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - Pelicans' starting center nightmare would only get worse with bonehead Myles Turner trade
  The New Orleans Pelicans badly need a center this offseason, but trading for Myles Turner would only make their biggest issue worse.
• [Fadeaway World] - How The Jazz Could Land AJ Dybantsa After Report Says He Wants To Stay In Utah - Fadeaway World
  Here is how the Utah Jazz could trade up to No. 1, land AJ Dybantsa, and accelerate their rebuild around Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.
• [On SI] - Reid's Rips: 2025-26 NBA Hoops Basketball Blaster Box Review
  The new 2025-26 NBA Hoops Basketball product dribbled its way into the shop this week. Being the sucker I am, I had to open some version of the classic, flagshi
• [CBS Sports] - Redrafting the 2025 NBA Draft: Dylan Harper goes No. 2 to the Spurs, second-round pick enters the lottery
  Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has been one of the stars of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In a 2025 redraft, the top five picks stay the same, but there are plenty of changes throughout the lottery