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Pelicans not looking to trade Herb Jones amid rough start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Pelicans not looking to trade Herb Jones amid rough start

Summary

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently 0-3 as they prepare to face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Trade speculation has surrounded the team, particularly regarding Yoshua Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Pelicans have not indicated any willingness to trade Jones at this time. Despite speculation about his limited playing time, the organization maintains a high threshold on trade interest for him and Murphy III. The team’s poor start to the season has raised questions about necessary changes, especially after a coaching switch in the offseason.

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Status Watch

•Pelicans are 0-3 before facing the Nuggets.
•Team has not shown willingness to trade Herb Jones.
•Speculation continues surrounding Jones and Trey Murphy III.
•Jones' limited playing time has sparked trade rumors.
•Coaching changes have not improved team's early results.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans rumors: New Orleans has ‘not indicated a willingness’ to trade Herb Jones

What they're saying

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The New Orleans Pelicans have stumbled out of the gates so far this season, currently sitting at 0-3 ahead of Wednesday’s game vs the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans have been the subject of trade speculation over the last couple of years, including regarding Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. However, the latest reports from NBA […] The post Pelicans rumors: New Orleans has ‘not indicated a willingness’ to trade Herb Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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