Pelicans face pressure to overhaul roster after 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans seek a major roster change following a disappointing 2025-26 season that ended with a 26-56 record. Despite having significant talent, they struggled throughout the season, prompting questions about the future of several players. Six players, including DeAndre Jordan and Saddiq Bey, have been identified as potential departures as the team aims to rebuild with a younger core. This comes as the organization reflects on its current trajectory and attempted changes in personnel.
- •Pelicans finished 11th in the West with a 26-56 record.
- •Six players noted as candidates for roster changes.
- •Zion Williamson will not receive a contract extension.
- •DeAndre Jordan, 38, had a declining season with 4.4 points per game.
- •Saddiq Bey and Herb Jones could be trade assets for rebuilding efforts.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — The Pelicans Need A Major Shakeup: 6 Players Who Don’t Belong On The Roster
"The New Orleans Pelicans could be headed to yet another season of disappointment as we make the six NBA players who don't belong on the roster.
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