Joe Dumars understood why the NBA world was surprised by the moves he made for the Pelicans during the night of the 2025 draft.

The New Orleans Pelicans' 3-22 record this season has fueled speculation that the team will sell off most of its roster at the trade deadline. Names like Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Herb Jones, and Jose Alvarado have been mentioned in the rumor mill as players who could be traded before February.

According to NBA reporter Dan Woike of The Athletic, the New Orleans Pelicans are not interested in trading Herbert Jones. Many people around the NBA believe the Los Angeles Lakers should trade for Jones,

Rookie Derik Queen is increasingly becoming a bright spot in the New Orleans Pelicans' otherwise difficult start to this season.

The New Orleans Pelicans got a much-needed home win over the visiting Trail Blazers in flashy fashion, with Trey Murphy III, Bryce McGowens and Jordan Poole all netting at least 22 points.

Why Pelicans need to cut ties with Zion Williamson, whether via trade or waiving originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New Orleans Pelicans have kept waiting for it to work. Zion Williamson, eventually, was supposed to deliver this team to a spot near the top of the NBA.