The Pelicans are naming Joe Barrer the head coach of their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Barrer has worked in the G League for nearly a decade, first as a video coordinator and assistant coach for the Iowa Wolves (known as the Iowa Energy at the time). He spent four seasons as an assistant for the Magic’s G … [Read more...] about Joe Barrer To Coach Pelicans’ G League Team
Pelicans To Sign Jalen McDaniels
Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a contract with the Pelicans, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 27-year-old small forward saw limited time in four games last season after signing a 10-day deal with the Wizards in February. He spent most of the season with Washington’s G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, where he averaged 13.5 points and 7.2 rebounds … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Sign Jalen McDaniels
NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Five NBA teams will play a league-high 16 back-to-back sets during the 2025/26 regular season, while six clubs will have just 13 instances of back-to-back games on their schedules. The remaining 19 teams will play either 14 or 15 back-to-backs. [RELATED: 2025/26 NBA Schedules By Team] Those totals – along with an overall average of 14.4 back-to-backs per team – are about what … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Average 14.4 Back-To-Backs In 2025/26
Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Having gone from two national broadcasting partners (ABC/ESPN and TNT) to three (ABC/ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime) ahead of the 2025/26 season, the NBA’s schedule will feature a significant increase in nationally televised games. When the league unveiled its full regular season schedule on Thursday, it announced 237 nationally televised regular season matchups, along with the … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers, Knicks, Thunder Get Most Nationally Televised Games For 2025/26
Pelicans’ Missi, Rockets’ Okogie Playing In AfroBasket
While it lacks the star power of the upcoming EuroBasket tournament, FIBA’s 2025 AfroBasket event, which tipped off on Tuesday, features a pair of NBA players. Second-year Pelicans center Yves Missi is suiting up for Cameroon, while veteran Rockets wing Josh Okogie is representing Nigeria. Both players got off to strong starts on Wednesday in their teams’ first AfroBasket … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Missi, Rockets’ Okogie Playing In AfroBasket