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
Bryce McGowens, Pelicans Agree To Two-Way Deal
Bryce McGowens and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a Two-Way deal. McGowens appeared in 13 games lat season with the Portland Trail Blazers after having a bigger role in each of the previous two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. In the 2023-24 season, McGowens averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 14.9 minutes. McGowens was the 40th overall pick in the 2022 NBA … [Read more...] about Bryce McGowens, Pelicans Agree To Two-Way Deal
Lester Quinones Waived By Pelicans From Two-Way
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Lester Quinones from his Two-Way contract. Quinones appeared in 13 games last season with the Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.1 minutes. … [Read more...] about Lester Quinones Waived By Pelicans From Two-Way
Derik Queen Out At Least 12 Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
Derik Queen will be out at least 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. The New Orleans Pelicans acquired the draft rights to Queen in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on draft night in which they sent the No. 23 pick and the more favorable unprotected 2026 first round pick via their own or the Milwaukee Bucks. Queen appeared … [Read more...] about Derik Queen Out At Least 12 Weeks Following Wrist Surgery