One of the newest teams in the NBA is the New Orleans Pelicans, which rose to glory overnight in the Western Conference. Since its inception, the team has gone through so much; it has been rebuilt, rebranded, and even won the playoffs. This blog post will feature the history, great achievements, coaching staff, Hall of Fame considerations, records, and the schedule of games during the 2024-2025 season for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Comparing them with the rising power in the league the Orlando Magic, coupled with some historical context of records by the Indiana Pacers, helps better visualize the all-around approach to NBA history.
New Orleans Pelicans Schedule 2024-2025
Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans are waiting for games against Western Conference opponents such as Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors in the upcoming 2024-2025 NBA season. The matches against teams such as Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers will carry thrilling action that will provide a measure of performance improvement.
Key Matches:
- Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic: This is two youth teams. The Orlando Magic team, with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, have some excellent starters who may test the Pelicans’ defense throughout these games.
- Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers: New Orleans will be tested to the fullest as it faces the Indiana Pacers, who have a vibrant lineup with Tyrese Haliburton. Games are something fans will be glued to as they compare their team’s progression throughout the season.
Fans can scroll down the full New Orleans Pelicans schedule below or check through the official NBA website for more current information about times and dates for all the excitement.
New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season(2024-2025 Schedule)
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Oct 23, 2024 | vs Chicago | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Oct 25, 2024 | @ Portland | 10:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| Oct 27, 2024 | @ Portland | 6:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| Oct 29, 2024 | @ Golden St. | 10:00 pm TNT | Chase Center |
| Oct 30, 2024 | @ Golden St. | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Nov 1, 2024 | vs Indiana | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 3, 2024 | vs Atlanta | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 4, 2024 | vs Portland | 9:30 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 6, 2024 | vs Cleveland | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 8, 2024 | @ Orlando | 7:00 PM | Kia Center |
| Nov 11, 2024 | vs Brooklyn | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 13, 2024 | @ Oklahoma City | 7:30 pm ESPN | Paycom Center |
| Nov 15, 2024 | vs Denver | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 16, 2024 | vs L.A. Lakers | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 19, 2024 | @ Dallas | 8:30 PM | American Airlines Center |
| Nov 20, 2024 | @ Cleveland | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 22, 2024 | vs Golden St. | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 25, 2024 | @ Indiana | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Nov 27, 2024 | vs Toronto | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Nov 29, 2024 | @ Memphis | 5:00 pm NBAt | FedExForum |
| Dec 1, 2024 | @ New York | 6:00 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Dec 2, 2024 | @ Atlanta | 7:30 PM | State Farm Arena |
| Dec 5, 2024 | vs Phoenix | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 7, 2024 | vs Oklahoma City | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 8, 2024 | @ San Antonio | 7:00 PM | Frost Bank Center |
| Dec 19, 2024 | @ Houston | 8:00 PM | Toyota Center |
| Dec 21, 2024 | vs New York | 8:00 pm NBAt | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 22, 2024 | vs Denver | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 26, 2024 | vs Houston | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 27, 2024 | vs Memphis | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Dec 30, 2024 | vs L.A. Clippers | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 1, 2025 | @ Miami | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Jan 3, 2025 | vs Washington | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 5, 2025 | @ Washington | 6:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Jan 7, 2025 | vs Minnesota | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 8, 2025 | vs Portland | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 10, 2025 | @ Philadelphia | 7:00 pm NBAt | Wells Fargo Center |
| Jan 12, 2025 | @ Boston | 6:00 PM | TD Garden |
| Jan 14, 2025 | @ Chicago | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 15, 2025 | vs Dallas | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 17, 2025 | vs Utah | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 20, 2025 | vs Utah | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 22, 2025 | vs Milwaukee | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 24, 2025 | @ Memphis | 8:00 pm NBAt | FedExForum |
| Jan 25, 2025 | @ Charlotte | 7:00 PM | Spectrum Center |
| Jan 27, 2025 | @ Toronto | 7:30 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Jan 29, 2025 | vs Dallas | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Jan 31, 2025 | vs Boston | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Feb 3, 2025 | @ Denver | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena |
| Feb 5, 2025 | @ Denver | 10:00 pm ESPN | Ball Arena |
| Feb 8, 2025 | @ Sacramento | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center |
| Feb 10, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center |
| Feb 12, 2025 | vs Sacramento | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Feb 13, 2025 | vs Sacramento | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Feb 21, 2025 | @ Dallas | 9:30 pm ESPN | American Airlines Center |
| Feb 23, 2025 | vs San Antonio | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Feb 25, 2025 | vs San Antonio | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Feb 27, 2025 | @ Phoenix | 10:00 pm TNT | Footprint Center |
| Feb 28, 2025 | @ Phoenix | 9:00 PM | Footprint Center |
| Mar 2, 2025 | @ Utah | 8:00 PM | Delta Center |
| Mar 4, 2025 | @ L.A. Lakers | 10:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Mar 6, 2025 | vs Houston | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 8, 2025 | @ Houston | 7:00 PM | Toyota Center |
| Mar 9, 2025 | vs Memphis | 7:00 pm ESPN | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 11, 2025 | vs L.A. Clippers | 9:30 pm TNT | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 15, 2025 | @ San Antonio | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center |
| Mar 17, 2025 | vs Detroit | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ Minnesota | 7:30 pm ESPN | Target Center |
| Mar 21, 2025 | @ Minnesota | 8:00 PM | Target Center |
| Mar 23, 2025 | @ Detroit | 3:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 24, 2025 | vs Philadelphia | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 28, 2025 | vs Golden St. | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 30, 2025 | vs Charlotte | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Apr 2, 2025 | @ L.A. Clippers | 10:00 pm ESPN | Intuit Dome |
| Apr 4, 2025 | @ L.A. Lakers | 10:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Apr 6, 2025 | vs Orlando | 7:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Apr 8, 2025 | @ Brooklyn | 7:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Apr 9, 2025 | @ Milwaukee | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
| Apr 11, 2025 | vs Miami | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Apr 13, 2025 | vs Oklahoma City | 3:30 PM | Smoothie King Center |
New Orleans Pelicans Roster for the 2024-2025 Season
The 2024-2025 New Orleans Pelicans roster remains anchored on the young stars and seasoned role players. At the heart of the whole operation is the No.1 pick overall in the 2019 NBA Draft: Zion Williamson. If healthy, he’s arguably one of the dominant forces when talking about abilities in a league full of basketball giants.
Here’s a rundown of some key players in the Pelicans’ roster for the 2024-2025 season.
- Zion Williamson (PF): Freak athlete Zion is projected to be one of the top scorers and rebounders in the team. He has a phenomenal ability to attack the paint and guard well. Such a cornerstone for the franchise is Zion.
- Brandon Ingram (SF): The other young star, Ingram brings a scoring punch in the mold of versatility on the offensive end. He can shoot from out there, attack the rim, and set up teammates.
The Pelicans have invested in young talent with recent drafts and expect players such as Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins to prove themselves this season.
New Orleans Pelicans (2024-2025)
Jose Alvarado
Daniel Theis
Jamal Cain
Jalen Crutcher
Javonte Green
Jordan Hawkins
Malcolm Hill
Brandon Ingram
Trey Jemison
Herbert Jones
Karlo Matkovic
CJ McCollum
Yves Missi
Trey Murphy III
Dejounte Murray
Antonio Reeves
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Zion Williamson
| All Players | |||||
| Jersey No. | Player | POS | HT | WT | DOB (AGE) |
| 15 | Jose Alvarado | PG | 6-0 | 179 | 4/12/1998 (26) |
| 21 | Adonis Arms | SF | 6-6 | 205 | 6/26/1998 (26) |
| 8 | Jamal Cain | SF | 6-6 | 191 | 3/20/1999 (25) |
| 11 | Jalen Crutcher | PG | 6-2 | 175 | 7/18/1999 (25) |
| 4 | Javonte Green | SG | 6-5 | 205 | 7/23/1993 (31) |
| 24 | Jordan Hawkins | SG | 6-5 | 190 | 4/29/2002 (22) |
| 33 | Malcolm Hill | SF | 6-6 | 220 | 10/26/1995 (28) |
| 14 | Brandon Ingram | SF | 6-8 | 190 | 9/2/1997 (27) |
| 55 | Trey Jemison | C | 6-10 | 260 | 11/28/1999 (24) |
| 2 | Herbert Jones | SG | 6-7 | 206 | 10/6/1998 (26) |
| 17 | Karlo Matkovic | PF | 6-10 | 231 | 3/30/2001 (23) |
| 3 | CJ McCollum | PG | 6-3 | 190 | 9/19/1991 (33) |
| 21 | Yves Missi | C | 6-11 | 229 | 5/14/2004 (20) |
| 25 | Trey Murphy III | SF | 6-8 | 206 | 6/18/2000 (24) |
| 5 | Dejounte Murray | PG | 6-5 | 180 | 9/19/1996 (28) |
| 12 | Antonio Reeves | SG | 6-5 | 187 | 11/20/2000 (23) |
| 50 | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | PF | 6-8 | 242 | 11/3/2000 (23) |
| 37 | Matt Ryan | SF | 6-6 | 215 | 4/17/1997 (27) |
| 10 | Daniel Theis | C | 6-8 | 245 | 4/4/1992 (32) |
| 1 | Zion Williamson | PF | 6-6 | 284 | 7/6/2000 (24) |
New Orleans Pelicans Statistics All-Time Records
As the Pelicans matured, they gathered several remarkable records individually as well as collectively. The following are some key New Orleans Pelicans all-time records:
- The highest points scored by any player in a single game: Anthony Davis scored 59 points for the Pelicans against the Detroit Pistons in 2016 and secured the club’s scoring record.
- All-Time High Score: He is the all-time scorer in this team as he exceeds 11,000 points in his entire career.
- All-Time Assists Leader: It can be noted that the all-time leader in assists is Chris Paul, who led the Pelicans (then Hornets) in their formative years with over 4,200 assists for the team while he was in New Orleans.
The Pelicans are still in the building process of their historical footprint and are expected to create new records shortly, as players like Zion Williamson grow up with the team.
New Orleans Pelicans Stats – Basic (Totals)
| New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Team Name | New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, New Orleans Hornets |
| Seasons: 23 | 2002-03 to 2024-25 |
| Record | 831-937, .470 W-L% |
| Playoff Appearances | 9 |
| Championships | 0 |
Last 10 Years of the New Orleans Pelicans Statistics
| Season | Lg | Tm | W | L | FG% | 3P% | 2P% | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
| 2023-24 | NBA | NOP | 49 | 33 | 0.486 | 0.383 | 0.548 | 0.771 | 3605 | 2210 | 684 | 378 | 1067 | 1508 | 9436 |
| 2022-23 | NBA | NOP | 42 | 40 | 0.48 | 0.364 | 0.541 | 0.793 | 3583 | 2122 | 681 | 337 | 1196 | 1678 | 9378 |
| 2021-22 | NBA | NOP | 36 | 46 | 0.457 | 0.332 | 0.528 | 0.789 | 3707 | 2047 | 680 | 328 | 1153 | 1612 | 8962 |
| 2020-21 | NBA | NOP | 31 | 41 | 0.477 | 0.348 | 0.544 | 0.729 | 3413 | 1872 | 545 | 315 | 1052 | 1295 | 8251 |
| 2019-20 | NBA | NOP | 30 | 42 | 0.465 | 0.37 | 0.528 | 0.729 | 3348 | 1932 | 539 | 358 | 1181 | 1524 | 8341 |
| 2018-19 | NBA | NOP | 33 | 49 | 0.473 | 0.344 | 0.536 | 0.761 | 3878 | 2216 | 610 | 441 | 1215 | 1732 | 9466 |
| 2017-18 | NBA | NOP | 48 | 34 | 0.483 | 0.362 | 0.54 | 0.772 | 3636 | 2195 | 657 | 485 | 1223 | 1570 | 9161 |
| 2016-17 | NBA | NOP | 34 | 48 | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.495 | 0.75 | 3582 | 1869 | 638 | 453 | 1054 | 1490 | 8556 |
| 2015-16 | NBA | NOP | 30 | 52 | 0.448 | 0.36 | 0.482 | 0.776 | 3494 | 1818 | 633 | 342 | 1102 | 1713 | 8423 |
| 2014-15 | NBA | NOP | 45 | 37 | 0.457 | 0.37 | 0.484 | 0.751 | 3563 | 1806 | 553 | 510 | 1087 | 1530 | 814 |
Background of New Orleans Pelicans:
Established in 2002 under the name New Orleans Hornets, the original Charlotte Hornets franchise moved to Louisiana when the team first founded by George Shinn arrived. The subsequent years were very challenging time for the franchise, especially the destruction of the havoc wrecked by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which forced the team to relocate temporarily for two seasons to Oklahoma City. The franchise was changed in 2013 to the New Orleans Pelicans, and herein their strength and spirit through the pelican are discovered to be more representative of Louisiana.
The team has undergone many changes, however most noticeably the loss of key players Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. Yet they have kept their spirits high and resolute while pondering their future and in the process are building a new roster that will feature more youth along with a strong core; hence, they are well prepared for the future in the NBA.
1) New Orleans Pelicans Logo
The New Orleans Pelicans logo is a stylized illustration of a pelican, well wide-spread wings; it is also shown holding the ball inside the mouth. This symbolizes the strength of the New Orleans Pelicans in trying times and in association with New Orleans. Generally, the branding of the team, bright-colored jerseys, and other logos and rest seem to represent the culture of the town. It somewhat depicts the pride and passion practiced by the locals.
2) New Orleans Pelicans Jersey
The jersey is a significant portion of the New Orleans Pelicans’ team identity. Navy blue red and gold colors create an energetic feel to the jersey, epitomizing the vibrant New Orleans culture. Through the years, there have been several designs done, but the original ones are still the fans’ favorite. These jerseys give an emotional feeling to the players as they represent New Orleans City.
New Orleans Pelicans Achievements
The Pelicans still are not able to bring home the NBA championship, but they have brought some other wonderful successes within their rather short history:
Appearances in Playoffs
Since the formation of the team in 2002, the Pelicans have seen eight appearances during the playoffs. Their notable playoff runs came in the 2017-2018 season when they defeated Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of playoffs. They were defeated in the next round by the Golden State Warriors.
New Orleans Pelicans Coaching Staff
A winning team reflects upon the head coach and, more importantly, the coaching staff. The New Orleans Pelicans epitomize this aspect. As of the 2024-2025 season, Willie Green is in his third season as head coach, for which he has received praise for his interpersonal skills and the relationship that he carries with the players in addition to his focus on defense and team cohesion.
The Pelicans’ coaching staff is heavily invested in the team’s success with a focus on short-term performance as well as long-term player development.
| 2024-25 Coaching Staff | |
| Head Coach | Willie Green |
| Associate Head Coach | James Borrego |
| Assistant Coach | Casey Hill |
| Assistant Coach | Aaron Miles |
| Assistant Coach for Player Development | Corey Brewer |
| Assistant Coach for Player Development | Darnell Lazare |
| Assistant Coach for Player Development | Greg Monroe |
| Coaches Chief of Staff | James Loughlin |
| Coaching Advisor | Mike D’Antoni |
New Orleans Pelicans Hall of Famers
The Pelicans don’t have players in the Basketball Hall of Fame yet because the team is relatively new. But some former Pelicans have a good chance of being inducted in the future.
- Chris Paul: He led the New Orleans Hornets in their early years to several appearances, earning them several All-Star selections. His leadership and play-making ability made him one of the best point guards in the history of the game, and he will most certainly enter the Hall of Fame someday.
- Anthony Davis: Davis played for seven seasons with the Pelicans and became one of the best big men in the league. His contributions to the team, such as multiple All-Star appearances and playoff runs, make him a likely Hall of Fame candidate once his playing days are over.
