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New Orleans Pelicans

Western Conference · #11 seed · 11 players

#20Power rank
1–1Record
-2Net rating
117Pts scored
119Pts allowed
BGrade
1%Title odds
Roster

11 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Zion WilliamsonZion WilliamsonForward · #1 · 21 / 5.7 / 3.2→ProfileDerik QueenDerik QueenCenter · #22 · 11.7 / 7.1 / 3.7→ProfileTrey Murphy IIITrey Murphy IIIForward · #25 · 21.5 / 5.7 / 3.8→ProfileHerbert JonesHerbert JonesForward · #2 · 8.9 / 3.4 / 2.8→ProfileSaddiq BeySaddiq BeyForward · #41 · 17.7 / 5.6 / 2.5→ProfileBennedict MathurinBennedict MathurinForward · #24 · 17.4 / 5.5 / 2.5→ProfileJeremiah FearsJeremiah FearsGuard · #0 · 14.3 / 3.7 / 3.4→ProfileDejounte MurrayDejounte MurrayGuard · #5 · 16.7 / 5.4 / 6.4→ProfileJordan PooleJordan PooleGuard · #3 · 13.4 / 2 / 3.1→ProfileJaron Pierre Jr.Jaron Pierre Jr.Guard · #10→ProfileYves MissiYves MissiCenter · #21 · 5.7 / 5.8 / 1.3→Profile
New Orleans Pelicans full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Zion WilliamsonForward#1215.73.2—
Derik QueenCenter#2211.77.13.7—
Trey Murphy IIIForward#2521.55.73.8—
Herbert JonesForward#28.93.42.8—
Saddiq BeyForward#4117.75.62.5—
Bennedict MathurinForward#2417.45.52.5—
Jeremiah FearsGuard#014.33.73.4—
Dejounte MurrayGuard#516.75.46.4—
Jordan PooleGuard#313.423.1—
Jaron Pierre Jr.Guard#10————
Yves MissiCenter#215.75.81.3—
Team Leaders

Who leads New Orleans Pelicans by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III Forward21.5PPG2Zion WilliamsonZion Williamson Forward21PPG3Saddiq BeySaddiq Bey Forward17.7PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Derik QueenDerik Queen Center7.1RPG2Yves MissiYves Missi Center5.8RPG3Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III Forward5.7RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III Forward3.8APG2Derik QueenDerik Queen Center3.7APG3Jeremiah FearsJeremiah Fears Guard3.4APG
Upcoming live

Next games, live from the league schedule.

Full schedule →
@MavericksWed, Oct 14vsWizardsFri, Oct 16vsPacersWed, Oct 21@JazzFri, Oct 23@NuggetsSat, Oct 24vsNuggetsWed, Oct 28
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

30–52
Lottery-bound
Net−4.1
Off rtg113.4
Def rtg117.5
Pace101.4
2%
Playoff odds
#11 seed projected

This roster projects about level with last season (+0.3 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III24.0 pts · 6.2 reb · 4.6 ast↗ risingDejounte MurrayDejounte Murray20.0 pts · 6.0 reb · 7.2 ast⤴ bounce-backZion WilliamsonZion Williamson21.7 pts · 5.9 reb · 3.2 ast▬ steady
83% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-09-22
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
66
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a balanced roster with clear trade-offs (66/100). It's built on scoring balance. The thinnest areas are spacing & shooting and rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring73
Playmaking63
Spacing & shooting53
Perimeter defense64
Rim protection & size53
Scoring balance97
Leadership64
Chemistry (temperament mix)65
StrengthsScoring balance
GapsSpacing & shootingRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Herbert JonesHerbert JonesElite Perimeter Defender · 3-and-DConnectorBennedict MathurinBennedict MathurinScoring WingSparkZion WilliamsonZion WilliamsonInterior Force · Franchise StarAlphaSaddiq BeySaddiq BeyStretch Forward · Secondary ScorerSteadyYves MissiYves MissiYoung Rim-Running CenterSteadyJeremiah FearsJeremiah FearsRookie Lead GuardSparkDerik QueenDerik QueenRookie Playmaking BigSteadyJordan PooleJordan PooleBench Scoring GuardSparkTrey Murphy IIITrey Murphy IIILead Wing Scorer · 3-and-DAlphaDejounte MurrayDejounte MurrayTwo-Way Lead GuardAlphaJaron Pierre Jr.Jaron Pierre Jr.Depth guard prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Bayou Bounce
New Orleans brass-bounce-trap · 100 BPM · Funky, brassy
Second-line brass and bounce, a full Mardi Gras strut.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 40% · Paint 14%
Rim — 40% of scoring, 33% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 14% of scoring, 17% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim40%
  • Paint14%
  • Top of key 39%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 44% · Paint 15%
Rim — 44% of scoring, 37% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim44%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
Balladex — New Orleans Pelicans. Record, net rating, power rank and schedule are live from the league feed; grades, MVP and title odds are our model. Roster and player facts are real.