Dossier
Derik Queen
Coverage of Derik Queen in the Nexus archive.
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- Pelicans decline team option on Kevon Looney
The New Orleans Pelicans declined the $8M team option on Kevon Looney's contract, making the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The move leaves Yves Missi as the Pelicans' only true center, prompting the team to seek a center via free agency or trade.
- Pelicans could be active on draft night despite no first-round picks
The New Orleans Pelicans lack a first-round draft pick but may be active on draft night through trades. They are linked to potential deals involving star players like Boston's Jaylen Brown or Atlanta's No. 8 pick, while also fielding aggressive offers for Trey Murphy and Herb Jones. The team's focus remains on developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen as core players.