The New Orleans Pelicans may not have the best roster, but they definitely took a step forward after a horrendous 2024-25 season.
Heading into the 2024-26 season, expectations were high for the Pelicans. With a healthy Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, a true point guard running the show in Dejounte Murray, and two emerging young wings in Herb Jones and Trey Murphy, the team boasts a strong lineup. But, then injury after injury, off-court issue after off-court issue, and New Orleans ended up as a bottom two finish in the NBA with their 21-61 record.