New Orleans Pelicans address key questions ahead of media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans held media day on September 29, focusing on significant offseason questions. Team leadership, including Joe Dumars, discussed the development plans for young players Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, emphasizing a patient approach. Leadership also highlighted a cultural shift under new coaching aimed at improving defensive performance. Dumars expressed hope that a newly instilled competitive spirit could enhance the team's toughness. The health and work ethic of star player Zion Williamson were noted as having shown improvement this summer, with a focus on expanding his offensive game.
- •Pelicans address offseason questions during media day
- •Focused on developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen
- •Leadership expects cultural change to boost defensive effort
- •Zion Williamson shows signs of improved work ethic
- •Coaching aims to enhance team communication and toughness
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Revisiting The Biggest New Orleans Pelicans Questions Heading Into Media Day
"Here is an update to an earlier story, looking at some of the biggest questions for the New Orleans Pelicans on media day.
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