Bigs they might be able to sign or trade for in this salary range- Vucevic, J. Collins, R. Williams, M. Robinson, N Richards, Drummond, Q Post (RFA), Goga

I have the Pelicans as ~12.1M under the luxury tax with 13 players on the roster. This means they can be players using a portion of the full NTMLE either by signing free agent or absorbing a trade. Or they can do some uneven trades that bring back more salary than sent out

Pelicans will introduce Jaron Pierre Jr. Monday morning at 10 am

Pelicans announce summer league schedule

Some thoughs on the Duren situation. He and his camp are right to ask for max money, even the escalators. Trajan is right to say you're an RFA, if you want a max, sign an offer sheet.

The Pelicans announce they have exercised the team option on Karlo Matkovic

The off-season has only just started but I have the Pelicans as 14th out of 15th (sorry Kings), in their current state. To reach 10 is a big climb. To reach 7 even tougher.

Having a 4th year player option for an older "young" guy in Reaves is good stuff. He can see extension money sooner/hit free agency earlier. I think with the 140% extension rule, agents are really trying to ensure their clients access more money faster.

Big fan of the Pelicans not doing anything reckless tonight

We'll take it!

Rooting for Milwaukee to select Ament

And now we watch 8

Last year at this exact time, there was a ton of Derik Queen to the Pelicans noise. This year that noise is Nate Ament.

Logging in from the last frontier. Not reporting anything just making a prediction. I do think they trade Murphy. They don't want to rebuild but pretty much every theoretical deal I've heard puts them in a spot where it's the most sensible direction.

Today's outing

Alaska

Pelicans have hired AJ Meyer as Director of Analytics. Meyer comes from the Suns with previous stints in Dallas and San Antonio.

I feel like the question isn't if the Pelicans will trade into the first round of this draft, it's if they will take multiple swings.

Be Great: The story of Brandon Demas' rise from ball boy to head coach of Pelicans' G League team, the Laketown Squadron www.nola.com/sports/be-gr...

Pelicans and Squadron announce that Brandon Demas as been named Head Coach of the Squadron for the coming season. Demas is a true home grown story working his way up from an attendant position to the coaching staff

Can't ever say anything about 5 first round picks again. All sins forgiven, all bets cashed in

Love this so much. Jose is so fun to root for

Personally I don't think the Pelicans should deal with Detroit unless Ausar is on the table. And if he's not, there needs to be serious draft capital. Talking 3+ with swaps on top. Indiana doesn't have draft capital but what can their players net from a third team?

I'll continue to say I don't believe there is any New Orleans and Jaylen Brown connection. Moreover I'm not convinced Milwaukee is interested in being a bad team next year should they choose to go that route.

Adding Brayden Burries and Cam Carr to the list of players I like as I'm slowly moving through guys. Guys I don't love: Cenac Mikel Brown Ament

I've heard a lot of the same stuff that Mike is hearing regarding the Pelicans. A lot of good stuff here

Story on the Pelicans overhauling their medical staff intheno.substack.com/p/new-orlean...

Story on the Pelicans overhauling their medical staff intheno.substack.com/p/new-orlean...

The Pelicans announce they have hired David Cosgrave as Vice President of Health and Performance, and Joseph Sharpe as Head Athletic Trainer

Pelicans make it official

I feel like any team thinking about pursuing Jaylen Brown should check in on Kawhi first. Better player, better contract. Will his body hold up? Who knows, but the upside is worth it. And it's likely his acquisition cost is far cheaper.

The Pelicans have started to move on filling out front office spots across departments. Expect more announcements as soon as next week across different areas

Obviously a Troy Weaver connection here (since Dumars has outsourced the GM role) but Amanda is sharp, I like this hire.

The Pelicans are hiring Amanda Green in a strategy role. Green spent 11 years in OKC, most recently as a Vice President of Strategic Alignment and Team Counsel in 22-23. Green brings extensive salary cap and legal experience.

To my understanding there has been no discussion between Boston and New Orleans on Jaylen Brown as of this moment.

I'm a simple guy. I just need Jose to GTA Wemby in the finals

On vacation but quick takeaways from the Mosley presser. 1) make no mistake Jordan Dumars is an influential inner circle voice in the Pelicans. Pelicans still have not formally hired him. 2) messaging on defense was loud and clear, which is good for a young team. Cont.

Mosley says he 4 non-negotiables are 1) being on time to practices, games, rotations etc 2) outwork every other team 3) how you present yourself around teammates, body language and attitude 4) communication, real honest conversations

When Mosley was asked if the roster is rebuilding or on the cusp, Mosley says the roster is the cusp but you can't skip steps

In Mosley's opening statement, he refers to a vision talked about with Joe, Troy, and Joe's son, Jordan.

I spoke briefly to Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff on what #Pelicans are getting in hiring his close friend Jamahl Mosley. www.nola.com/sports/rod-w...

15 years ago, a guy fresh out of college with a bare bones WordPress blog about New Orleans sports got an email that turned something he did for fun into something real. More than enough people have rightly noted how damn smart Rohan is, but I just wanted to add what a wonderful person he is too.

Daryl Morey, famously anti-analytics, drafted Tyrese Maxey.

Genuinely one of the smartest people in the business. Do not be surprised if he running his own team one day

Knicks are a CJ McCollum away from one of the most dominant runs to the finals ever if they sweep the Cavs

God Shammgod has agreed to join the New Orleans Pelicans as an assistant coach on the front of the bench for head coach Jamahl Mosley, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Shammgod was an assistant coach with Mosley for the Magic and with Rick Carlisle and Jason Kidd on the Mavericks.

Sam Presti has probably already commissioned 7 different studies on how best to combat and build against Wemby

I'm wondering how many front offices are having existential crisis watching this series

Story on the Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley intheno.substack.com/p/jamahl-mos...

Pelicans will introduce Jamahl Mosley on Tuesday May 26th