New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
Western Conference · Southwest Division · 2026-27
- Arena
- Smoothie King Center, New Orleans 16,867 seats
- Head coach
- James Borrego
- Local TV
- Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
· NBA 26/27
New Orleans Pelicans playoffs: in the 2026 NBA Playoffs they missed the playoffs. The 2027 race starts with the new season.
New Orleans Pelicans Score: Latest & Next Game
New Orleans Pelicans Standings: Western Conference 2025-26 final
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. This is how the West finished in 2025-26.
| # | Team | W-L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 64-18 | .780 | – | 7-3 | L2 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 62-21 | .747 | 2.5 | 8-2 | L1 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 54-28 | .659 | 10.0 | 10-0 | W12 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Lakers | 53-29 | .646 | 11.0 | 7-3 | W3 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 52-30 | .634 | 12.0 | 9-1 | W1 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 49-33 | .598 | 15.0 | 5-5 | W2 |
| 7 | Portland Trail Blazers | 42-40 | .512 | 22.0 | 7-3 | W2 |
| 8 | Phoenix Suns | 45-37 | .549 | 19.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Clippers | 42-40 | .512 | 22.0 | 6-4 | W1 |
| 10 | Golden State Warriors | 37-45 | .451 | 27.0 | 3-7 | L3 |
| 11 | New Orleans Pelicans | 26-56 | .317 | 38.0 | 1-9 | L2 |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 26-56 | .317 | 38.0 | 3-7 | W1 |
| 13 | Memphis Grizzlies | 25-57 | .305 | 39.0 | 1-9 | L8 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 22-60 | .268 | 42.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
| 15 | Utah Jazz | 22-60 | .268 | 42.0 | 1-9 | L1 |
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Pelicans Playoff Path & History
| Playoffs | Seed | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NBA Playoffs | – | Missed the playoffs |
Seasons on file. Seeds 7 and 8 are the Play-In winners.
New Orleans Pelicans Scores & Results 2026-27
Latest results
No 2026-27 games played yet. Last season: 26-56.
Upcoming games ET
- Wed, Oct 21vs Pacers8:00 PMGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Fri, Oct 23@ Jazz9:30 PMGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Sat, Oct 24@ Nuggets9:00 PMGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Wed, Oct 28vs Nuggets8:00 PMGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Thu, Oct 29vs Kings8:00 PMGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Pelicans Team Stats 2025-26 · last season
Regular-season averages, 82 games.
Pelicans Key Players & Leaders
- Points21.5Trey Murphy III
- Rebounds7.1Derik Queen
- Assists3.8Trey Murphy III
- Steals1.6Herbert Jones
- Blocks1.5Yves Missi
Per game, Blocks.
Trey Murphy III21.5 PTS · 5.7 REB · 3.8 AST
Zion Williamson21.0 PTS · 5.7 REB · 3.2 AST
Saddiq Bey17.7 PTS · 5.6 REB · 2.5 AST
Bennedict Mathurin17.7 PTS · 5.4 REB · 2.4 AST
Dejounte Murray16.7 PTS · 5.4 REB · 6.4 AST
Pelicans Injury Report
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | G-F | Out | Toe | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Dejounte Murray | G | Out | Hand | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Herbert Jones | F | Out | Rest | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Karlo Matkovic | F-C | Out | Back | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Saddiq Bey | F | Out | Rest | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Trey Murphy III | F | Out | Ankle | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Zion Williamson | F | Out | Knee | Apr 9, 2026 |
Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Pelicans Season History
| Season | Regular season | PCT | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 26-56 | .317 | – |
The New Orleans Pelicans playoffs picture on this page (seed, series and results) updates after every game. Next up: vs Indiana Pacers, Wed, Oct 21, 8:00 PM ET.
New Orleans Pelicans Playoffs FAQs
Are the Pelicans in the playoffs?
Not yet. The 2027 playoff race starts with the regular season; seeds 1-6 in each conference go straight to the playoffs and 7-10 play in the Play-In Tournament. In the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Pelicans missed the playoffs.
Where are the Pelicans in the standings?
Every team starts 2026-27 at 0-0. Last season the Pelicans went 26-56 and finished 11th in the West.
When is the next Pelicans game?
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.
What channel are Pelicans games on?
Most Pelicans games air locally on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network. National games are on NBC, Peacock, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video or NBA TV; out-of-market fans can use NBA League Pass.