Pelicans Remain Stagnant as Other Franchises Rebuild

News ArticlePublishedAug 06, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDTupdatedAug 06, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDTThe New Orleans Pelicans took a much softer approach than many teams this offseason, but that doesn't necessarily mean they stood still.While franchises across the NBA went after blockbuster trades and major roster shakeups, the Pelicans made the decision to keep believing in the foundation they've already built.After a difficult couple of seasons, there was plenty of speculation that New Orleans could make significant changes. Instead, the front office largely stayed the course, adding Jaron Pierre Jr. while parting ways with veteran center Kevon Looney.Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the summer is that the Pelicans resisted the temptation to break up their core. Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones generat