Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
Re-signing Nerlens Noel, league sources say, is Dallas' offseason priority, far ahead of their long-anticipated interest in UFA Jrue Holiday
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
34-48, 4th in Southwest
- 2/23L 129-99
- 2/25L 96-83
- 2/26L 118-110
- 3/1W 109-86
- 3/3L 101-98
- 3/5W 105-97
- 3/6L 88-83
- 3/8L 94-87
- 3/11W 125-122
- 3/14W 100-77
- 3/15L 120-112
- 3/17W 128-112
- 3/19W 123-109
- 3/21W 95-82
- 3/24L 117-107
- 3/26W 115-90
- 3/27L 108-100
- 3/29W 121-118
- 3/31W 117-89
- 4/2L 117-110
- 4/4L 134-131
- 4/7L 122-106
- 4/8L 123-101
- 4/11L 108-96
- 4/12W 103-100
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NBA draft grades: Pelicans earn solid marks
Frank Jackson, one of the best athletes in the draft whose stock was hurt by broken foot, should be a good value at No. 31.
Vote: What's your grade for the Pelicans' draft?
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Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
Frank Jackson signs his first autographs as an NBA player. These will end up on trading cards.
Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
And finally the trade that sent Frank Jackson to the Pelicans is official. And he has the updated hat to prove it.
Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
Frank Jackson fields a call from Pelicans general manager Dell Demps and coach Alvin Gentry.
Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
The media circuit for new draft picks is a gauntlet. Frank Jackson begins to make the rounds.
Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
This is what your phone looks like after you get drafted. Note the number of messages and calls for the newest Pelican, Frank Jackson.
Sam Strong ESPN Staff Writer
Frank Jackson's reaction to being selected at No. 31 overall by Charlotte, though a reported trade has him heading to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider
Frank Jackson with the ideal opportunity in New Orleans. Pelicans need a guard to help out with the big-man duo of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.
Pelicans (via Hornets) get Duke G Frank Jackson
The New Orleans Pelicans will receive Duke guard Frank Jackson (via Hornets), who was the No. 31 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Brilliant draft picks for every NBA team
For a team in desperate need of quality role players on the wing like the Pelicans, it's worth gambling on this senior standout in the second round.
OnScene: Frank Jackson's 2017 NBA draft experience
ESPN followed around former Duke guard Frank Jackson from his arrival in New York City, to his eventual selection as the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft.
Trade grades: Can Frazier boost Wizards' bench?
Can Tim Frazier help solve the Wizards' bench issues? How did the Pelicans do in the deal? Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
Pelicans send Frazier to Wizards for late pick
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade point guard Tim Frazier to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the No. 52 overall pick in Thursday's draft. Frazier will back up Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall.
Best No. 4 pick ever: Chris Paul
In 2005, New Orleans took Paul, who has more career win shares than any other No. 4 overall selection in NBA draft history.
Four potential All-Star free agents
With Paul George reportedly declaring he won't return to the Pacers after next season, the summer of 2018 is shaping up to be a potentially star-studded free agent market. It could become even more interesting if the player options of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook don't get picked up.
Frank Jackson draft highlights (0:28)
NBA Las Vegas Summer League schedule release
The release of the NBA Summer League schedule reveals a matchup between the top two draft picks.
Rumor Central: Quincy Pondexter hoping to return next season
New Orleans swingman Quincy Pondexter has missed the past two years due to lingering issues with his left knee.
New Orleans hires Finch as assistant
The Pelicans announced Tuesday that they've added former Nuggets and Rockets assistant Chris Finch to their coaching staff. They have also offered a front-office position to former assistant Phil Weber, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.
NBA clutch rankings: The Brow is just cold-blooded
It's breathtaking to consider that Anthony Davis -- in just five seasons -- already has accumulated more career clutch WPA (win probability added) than Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson and Paul Pierce.
Rumor Central: Sam Mitchell may join Alvin Gentry's revamped staff
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is on the hot seat, and he has decided to make some changes to his coaching staff.
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Like most NBA teams, the Knicks are looking for players in free agency who can contribute on both ends of the floor. Per sources, the Knicks have preliminary interest in veteran free agents P.J. Tucker and Dante Cunningham. Both players have shown that they can knock down perimeter shots and defend.
NBA free agent rankings: Holiday to be coveted
Jrue Holiday will hit the unrestricted market in his prime at age 27, and his stock is further increased following a relatively healthy season.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(10) | Dwayne Bacon | SF | Florida State |
| 2(22) | Edmond Sumner | PG | Xavier |
2016-17 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 61 | 21 | .744 | - | L3 |
| Houston | 55 | 27 | .671 | 6 | W1 |
| Memphis | 43 | 39 | .524 | 18 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 34 | 48 | .415 | 27 | W1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 28 | W1 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game104.3Tied-18th
Rebounds Per Game43.713th
Assists Per Game22.812th
Points Allowed106.417th
Injuries
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 52 | .366 |
| 2014-15 | 45 | 37 | .549 |
| 2013-14 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
| 2012-13 | 27 | 55 | .329 |