Western Conference · Southwest
New Orleans Pelicans
Coach Jamahl Mosley · since 2026
- Projected · preseason
- 31-5122% playoffs
- Net rating
- -4.521st of 302025-26 season
Ratings and league ranks
- Off rating
- 115.420th of 30
- Def rating
- 119.925th of 30
- Net rating
- -4.521st of 30
- Pace
- 99.511th of 30
- eFG%
- 52.727th of 30
- 3PA rate
- 35.526th of 30
Scouting report
Strengths
- Gets to the line0.222 free throws made per shot, 6th most of 30.
- Owns the offensive glassGrabs 27.0% of its misses, 8th of 30.
Weaknesses
- Gives up second chancesSecures 71.4% of opponent misses, 28th of 30.
- Inefficient shooting52.7% eFG, 27th of 30.
Tendencies
- Average pace99.5 possessions per 48 minutes, 11th of 30.
- Works inside the arc35.5% of shots are threes, 26th of 30.
- Isolation-heavy offense59.6% of made shots are assisted, 26th of 30.
- Clear lead scorerThe top scorer accounts for 15.0% of team points.
Team stats
No final scores yet. Stats start with this team's first game.
Current roster
Since 2025-26, the Pelicans roster looks a little worse: -0.9 per 100 possessions by Impact rating. Win probability uses this until the season starts.
| Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 66 | 35.4 | 21.5 | 5.7 | 3.8 | +0.4 |
| Saddiq Bey | 72 | 31.3 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | +0.4 |
| Bennedict MathurinNew · from LAC | 54 | 30.0 | 17.6 | 5.4 | 2.4 | -0.8 |
| Zion Williamson | 62 | 29.7 | 21.0 | 5.7 | 3.2 | +0.6 |
| Herbert Jones | 56 | 28.4 | 8.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | +2.0 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 82 | 25.7 | 14.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | -2.6 |
| Derik Queen | 81 | 25.0 | 11.7 | 7.1 | 3.7 | -2.0 |
| Jordan Poole | 39 | 24.0 | 13.4 | 2.0 | 3.1 | -2.2 |
| Bryce McGowens | 42 | 20.9 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | -0.3 |
| Yves Missi | 66 | 19.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 1.3 | +1.1 |
| Trendon WatfordNew · from PHI | 53 | 16.3 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 | -2.8 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 62 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | +0.3 |
| Julian ReeseNew · from WAS | 13 | 30.9 | 11.8 | 10.5 | 1.8 | -1.8 |
| Dejounte Murray | 14 | 27.9 | 16.7 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +0.8 |
| AJ JohnsonNew · from DAL | 48 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -1.4 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 12 | 16.6 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 0.9 | |
| Kobe BufkinNew · from LAL | 16 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | |
| Jalon MooreNew · no NBA games last season | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Jaron Pierre Jr.New · no NBA games last season | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Malik DiaNew · no NBA games last season | - | - | - | - | - |
Current roster from the league's active players list, updated every morning. Numbers are 2025-26 regular-season averages with whichever team he played for. Impact is points per 100 possessions added (how it works); a dash means under 250 minutes or no games.
Last season's rotation
| # | Player | GP | MIN | Role | Top strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey Murphy III | 66 | 35.4 | 3-and-D | Deadly from the corners |
| 2 | Saddiq Bey | 72 | 31.3 | Role player | Takes care of the ball |
| 3 | Jeremiah Fears | 82 | 25.7 | Role player | Lives at the rim |
| 4 | Derik Queen | 81 | 25.0 | Role player | Playmaker |
| 5 | Zion Williamson | 62 | 29.7 | Role player | Draws fouls |
| 6 | Herbert Jones | 56 | 28.4 | 3-and-D | Disruptive hands |
| 7 | Yves Missi | 66 | 19.6 | Rim protector | Shot blocker |
| 8 | Jordan Poole | 39 | 24.0 | 3-and-D | |
| 9 | Karlo Matkovic | 62 | 14.7 | ||
| 10 | Micah Peavy | 61 | 14.9 |
Up next
- vsPacersWed, Oct 21Matchup preview: Pacers at Pelicans
- @JazzFri, Oct 23Matchup preview: Pelicans at Jazz
- @NuggetsSat, Oct 24Matchup preview: Pelicans at Nuggets
- vsNuggetsWed, Oct 28Matchup preview: Nuggets at Pelicans
- vsKingsThu, Oct 29Matchup preview: Kings at Pelicans
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Last 5 results
No final scores yet this season.
Team facts
- Arena
- Smoothie King Center
- Conference
- Western
- Division
- Southwest
- Head coach
- Jamahl Mosley, since 2026