Heading into the 2025-26 season, things look promising for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson is officially entering his prime at 25 years old. Trey Murphy III is hoping to take the next step as the valid #2. Herb Jones is back healthy. The addition of two NBA champions in Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole, along with young, promising rookies in Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears. With this new look roster Joe Dumars has put together, the Pelicans are in a prime position to make the postseason in 2025-26.
With one New Orleans taking a step forward, another one is taking a step back as this upcoming NFL season doesn't look like it's going to be nice to the New Orleans Saints.