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Pelicans analyze best and worst player combinations from last season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:48 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Pelicans analyze best and worst player combinations from last season
Summary

The New Orleans Pelicans are evaluating player combinations from last season as they prepare for the upcoming season. The best trio was Saddiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Zion Williamson with a +3.3 net rating, indicative of their effective synergy. In contrast, the worst combination featured Trey Murphy, Derik Queen, and Williamson, who had a -11.4 net rating. With the same roster returning, the coaching staff aims to optimize these pairings for improved performance.

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  • •Best trio: Bey, Jones, Williamson at +3.3 net rating.
  • •Worst trio: Murphy, Queen, Williamson at -11.4 net rating.
  • •Coaching staff aims to find effective player combinations.
  • •Roster largely unchanged as team seeks improvements.
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These two trios had the highest and lowest net rating changes when they were on the court for the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

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