After a challenging 2025-26 campaign, the New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2026-27 season with renewed optimism. The franchise has reshaped its roster around franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson, emerging star Trey Murphy III, veteran floor general Dejounte Murray, and promising young talents Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. The blend of athleticism, youth, and experience gives New Orleans a chance to become one of the Western Conference's most intriguing teams.
The Pelicans' success will largely depend on Zion's health and availability. When healthy, Williamson remains one of the league's most unstoppable interior forces. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy III has continued his rise as a premier two-way wing and one of the team's most consistent scorers. Rookie standouts Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen have injected fresh energy into the lineup, giving the Pelicans building blocks for both the present and the future.
Potential Starting Lineup (2026-27)
Position | Player |
PG | Dejounte Murray |
SG | Jordan Poole |
SF | Trey Murphy III |
PF | Zion Williamson |
C | Yves Missi |
This lineup offers a combination of speed, scoring, and athleticism. Murray provides leadership and playmaking, Poole adds perimeter firepower, Murphy stretches defenses, Zion dominates inside, and Missi anchors the paint.
Full New Orleans Pelicans Roster
Guards
- Dejounte Murray
- Jeremiah Fears
- Jordan Poole
- Jose Alvarado
- Jordan Hawkins
- Bryce McGowens
- Trey Alexander
- Kobe Bufkin
- Jaden Springer
- Jaron Pierre Jr.
Forwards
- Zion Williamson
- Trey Murphy III
- Herb Jones
- Saddiq Bey
- Micah Peavy
- Caleb Houstan
- Karlo Matković
- Trendon Watford
- Malik Dia
Centers
- Yves Missi
- Derik Queen
- Kevon Looney
- DeAndre Jordan
- Christian Koloko
- Hunter Dickinson
- Josh Oduro
Outlook for 2026-27
The Pelicans may not be among the championship favorites yet, but they possess enough talent to surprise plenty of teams. With Trey Murphy III emerging as a legitimate star, Zion still capable of taking over games, and young prospects developing rapidly, New Orleans appears committed to building a sustainable contender rather than pursuing a quick fix.
If the team stays healthy and the younger players continue progressing, the Pelicans could fight for a Play-In spot and potentially push higher in a competitive Western Conference race. The future in New Orleans is once again filled with possibility
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Roster information reflects NBA.com's current 2026-27 listing and remains subject to change before the regular season.
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