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16 June 2025

• [Locked On Pelicans] - Ja Morant?!? Can the Pelicans CAPITALIZE on Memphis' Roster Shakeup and Swing a Big Trade?
  Pelicans trade rumors heat up after Desmond Bane deal. Is Ja Morant the next big target?Jake Madison analyzes the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando and explores...
• [Sports Illustrated] - Warriors, Celtics Should Look At Promising $112 Million Wing
  The NBA offseason has officially begun with the first trade, with the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies agreeing to a trade on Sunday that sent sharpshooting
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - The Desmond Bane trade makes the Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram return look even worse
  The Desmond Bane trade makes looking back at the return New Orleans got for Brandon Ingram painful.
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - Pelicans need to bolster coaching staff with a championship-caliber addition
  The Pelicans need to do whatever they can to hire Mike Budenholzer, who would be a perfect fit for Willie Green's staff.
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - Desmond Bane trade could create ripple effect, should the Pelicans blow it up?
  Desmond Bane just got traded for a massive haul that may alter how the Pelicans approach the offseason.
• [Fansided: Pelican Debrief] - Latest reports suggest the Pelicans are trading the 7th overall pick
  As the NBA Draft nears, the New Orleans Pelicans could entertain a trade down from the 7th pick. Possible trade partners? The Nets and Magic.
• [Total Pro Sports] - 2025 NBA Draft: Who Could The New Orleans Pelicans Target With Their No. 7 Overall Pick?
  The 2025 NBA draft is approaching, and the New Orleans Pelicans are taking a close look at their options for the No. 7 pick. So far, they have focused most of their pre-draft workouts on players likely to go undrafted, a common strategy for summer league and two-way contract spots. But one name stands tall …
• [Sports Illustrated] - Boston Celtics Should Target Pelicans Free Agent
  No one expected the Boston Celtics to lose convincingly in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but it happened. Now, the team has a major fallout in terms of
• [The Who Dat Daily] - New Orleans Pelicans Plot Bold Move to Climb 2025 NBA Draft
  The New Orleans Pelicans aim to move up from the No. 7 pick in the NBA Draft, targeting Rutgers star Ace Bailey. VP Joe Dumars faces tough decisions regarding roster reshaping focused on Zion Williamson and addressing center needs. Balancing talent development and strategic acquisitions is crucial for fulfilling championship aspirations. The post first appeared on .
• [Sports Illustrated] - Ex-Lakers Champion's Fight With Lance Stephenson Goes Viral
  After a brief stint overseas, former New Orleans Pelicans guard Lance Stephenson made his way back into American headlines after an altercation with Dwight Howa