New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was injured while playing for Puerto Rico in the AmeriCup quarterfinals. Alvarado fell on his tailbone while jostling for a rebound in overtime of Puerto Rico's loss to Argentina. He was down on the ground for several minutes before being removed from the arena on a stretcher. Alvarado later indicated he was ok. He posted on Instagram: … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Injured During AmeriCup Game
Warriors, Spurs Among Teams With Trade Interest In Trey Murphy III
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are among the teams with trade interest in Trey Murphy III. The Warriors have made calls to the Pelicans on Murphy as recently as this summer. However, the Pelicans have resisted inquiries on Murphy, who will make $25 million this season. Murphy and the Pelicans agreed to a four-year, $112 million extension last October. Murphy … [Read more...] about Warriors, Spurs Among Teams With Trade Interest In Trey Murphy III
Jalen McDaniels, Pelicans Agree To Contract
The New Orleans Pelicans and free agent forward Jalen McDaniels have agreed to a contract. New Orleans has one open standard spot on their regular season roster and is approximately $4.2 million under the luxury tax line. McDaniels appeared in four NBA games with the Washington Wizards last season. The 6-foot-9 forward has always played for the Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Jalen McDaniels, Pelicans Agree To Contract
Pelicans Hire Mike Hopkins As Assistant Coach, Head Of Player Development
The New Orleans Pelicans hired Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development. Hopkins, who spent last season with the Suns, was the head coach of Washington from 2017-2024. Hopkins and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Troy Weaver were assistants on the 2003 Syracuse team that won the national title. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Hire Mike Hopkins As Assistant Coach, Head Of Player Development
Jaden Springer Signs With Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Jaden Springer. Springer, 6-4, 204, has appeared in 110 career games (six starts) with Philadelphia, Boston and Utah, averaging 2.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists. During the 2024-25 season, Springer appeared in 43 games (two starts), averaging 2.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 8.5 minutes per contest. Springer was traded by … [Read more...] about Jaden Springer Signs With Pelicans