As another calendar year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the Pelicans articles that sparked your interest. In no particular order, we present the most popular Pelicans stories of 2017.
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Obituary for Pelicans and Saints owner Tom Benson
March 15, 2018 Thomas Milton Benson, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 15, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Marie Benson. Read More »
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Pelicans sign free agents Elfrid Payton and Julius Randle
July 9, 2018 The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Elfrid Payton and free agent forward Julius Randle. Read More »
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Statement from Pelicans owner Gayle Benson
May 9, 2018 I would like to thank so many people for a memorable and exciting 2017-2018 New Orleans Pelicans season. First and foremost, our amazing fans who passionately backed our team. Read More »
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Pelicans announce 2018-19 regular season schedule
August 10, 2018 Eighteen of the Pelicans’ 41 games at the Smoothie King Center will be played on Friday (8), Saturday (7), or Sunday (3). All home games are scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m., with the exception of six Saturday night contests and two Sunday games. Read More »
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Pelicans announce ticket pre-sale for Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs
April 21, 2018 An exclusive pre-sale for Pelicans season ticket holders will begin Monday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. to purchase individual tickets for Games 3 & 4 of the second round of the playoffs. Read More »
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A message from owner Gayle Benson to Pelicans fans
March 16, 2018 While we are heartbroken by the loss of my husband, we are also tremendously grateful for the overwhelming love and prayers we continue to receive. Tom Benson’s love for his teams was rooted in his love for the fans. Read More »
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Pelicans announce 2018 preseason schedule
August 6, 2018 The Pelicans will open preseason play with four road contests against Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Miami, and will conclude preseason play with a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center. Read More »
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NBA Superlatives: Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor
October 7, 2018 The No. 3 overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, New Orleans center Jahlil Okafor enjoyed a smashing pro debut, averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds as a rookie with Philadelphia. Read More »
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Special Father’s Day: Shawn Holiday with three sons in NBA
June 15, 2018 In an era when many parents spend vast amounts of money obtaining the absolute best in sports training and instruction for their children, Shawn Holiday’s perspective is in high demand. Read More »
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‘Playoff Rondo’ makes immediate impact in Pelicans Game 1 road win
June 15, 2018 Indeed, the 12-year NBA veteran wasted no time demonstrating how “Playoff Rondo” can make a postseason impact, tying a New Orleans franchise playoff record with 17 assists in a 97-95 Game 1 win. Read More »