en-us SportSpyder - The Latest New Orleans Pelicans News https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/news Sixteen months after the injury that paused his career, the Pacers' All-Star point guard return to the floor was an emotional affair. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:04:38 GMT Dan Devine https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395413 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395413 false false The Zion Williamson experience is still not treating the New Orleans Pelicans very well. New Orleans opened up the 2026-27 season on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. The game went down to the wire at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La., but the Pacers managed to hold on for the 123-120 victory. The Pelicans … The post appeared first on . Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:02:00 GMT Darryn Albert https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395394 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395394 false false If Derik Queen is going to get the developmental minutes he needs, he needs to earn them. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:46:02 GMT Jack Simone https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395317 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395317 false false The New Orleans Pelicans didn't get the win on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, but this team still looks ready to compete. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:38:46 GMT Dylan Sanders https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395281 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395281 false false New Orleans had two chances to force overtime in its season opener, but misfired on a pair of three-point attempts in the final seconds Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:37:29 GMT Jim Eichenhofer https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395277 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395277 false false For the first time in 486 days, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton played in a meaningful basketball game. And he returned with a bang. The Indiana Pacers opened the Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:01:46 GMT Tyler Smith https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395077 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395077 false false The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Indiana Pacers 123-120 Wednesday night at the Smoothie King Center after Zion Williamson missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer with less than two seconds Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:35:32 GMT DAVID GRUNFELD https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395265 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395265 true false Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers spoiled the debut of New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley with a 123-120 victory in the season opener Wednesday night Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:58:10 GMT LES EAST Contributing writer https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395055 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395055 true false The Pacers defeated the Pelicans 123-120 at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday (Oct. 21). Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:56:01 GMT FOX 8 Staff https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395048 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58395048 false false Bennedict Mathurin talks about facing his former squad as the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to take on the Indiana Pacers!Hear directly from the Pelicans guar... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:39:51 GMT Pelican Post Game Report https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58393414 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58393414 false false The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along. That’s the assessment of John Karalis of Celtics On SI, whose breakdown of Tuesday’s 121-113 loss goes beyond Jayson Tatum’s poor shooting. Boston squandered a 22-point lead through a combination of stalled possessions, missed chances around […] The post appeared first on . Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:22:54 GMT Sam Amico https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58391632 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58391632 false false Pelicans forward/center Karlo Matković threw down a massive one-handed alley-oop slam dunk in the Pels' final preseason game of 2026. Pelicans fans reacted!#... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:32:41 GMT New Orleans Pelicans https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390958 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390958 false false The best season in the history of New Orleans basketball is old enough to vote. Chris Paul throwing lobs to Tyson Chandler. David West getting to his spot in th Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:29:58 GMT David Grubb https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390917 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390917 false false Tipoff at 7 p.m. on Fox 8 and the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:21:13 GMT FOX 8 Staff https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390782 https://sportspyder.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/articles/58390782 false false