NBA 2025-2026 season preview for New Orleans Pelicans: Last season: 21-61, last in the Southwest Division. COACH: Willie Green (5th season, 148-180). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Memphis. DEPARTURES: G CJ McCollum, F-C Kelly Olynyk, G Bruce Brown. ADDITIONS: F-C Kevon Looney, G Jordan Poole, F Saddiq Bey, G Jeremiah Fears, F Derik Queen BetMGM championship odds: 300-1. New Orleans Pelicans: What to expect Much will hinge on whether oft-injured star power forward Zion Williamson can consistently remain in the lineup. Joe Dumars, the club’s new executive vice president of basketball operations, decided to double down on Williamson as the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Pelicans doubling down on oft-injured Zion Williamson