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Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai

Joined: Jul 9, 2024

Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Media Day from the Smoothie King Center
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New Orleans Pelicans Predicted to Make Move to Continue Ducking the Tax

The New Orleans Pelicans are predicted to continue making moves that will keep them under the tax threshold.

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Jan 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden
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New Orleans Pelicans Rumored Target Not Trade Eligible After Signing Megadeal

The New Orleans Pelicans will no longer be able to pursue one of their rumored targets after he signed a massive contract extension with his current team.

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May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center
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Blockbuster Trade Idea Has New Orleans Pelicans Bringing in Former Top Pick

If the New Orleans Pelicans want to continue their aggressive offseason, then they could put together this trade package to land a former No. 1 overall pick.

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Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends in the second quarter against the Orlando Magic during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
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Rumored New Orleans Pelicans Trade Target Inks Max Extension

One of the players who has been connected to the New Orleans Pelicans in trade ideas has now signed a max extension.

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Mar 21, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first quarter at KIA Center
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NBA Insider Suggests Trade Market Has Quieted for New Orleans Pelicans Star

Despite searching for a trade partner all summer, it seems like things have gone quiet for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Oct 17, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward E.J. Liddell (32) dribbles against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center
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New Orleans Pelicans Former Second Round Pick Traded to Phoenix Suns

One of the players who the New Orleans Pelicans previously traded this offseason is on the move again.

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Apr 12, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Pelicans logo at mid court before the Play-In game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center
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New Orleans Pelicans One of 14 NBA Teams Being Sued for Copyright Violations

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a bit of hot water after they, among other teams, are getting sued for copyright violations.

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Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) runs down the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park
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Insider Thinks Pelicans Youngster Will Have Reduced Role After Poor Summer League

Following a tough Summer League performance from one of their young players, the New Orleans Pelicans might be looking at different options to fill their bench guard role.

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Apr 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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New Orleans Pelicans Young Star Shares What Role Dejounte Murray Will Have

With the New Orleans Pelicans making a big move this offseason, one of their young stars has now revealed what role their new addition will have this year.

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Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) dunks over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second half at Delta Center.
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Trade Idea Sees New Orleans Pelicans Ship Out Young Sharpshooter for Big Man

The New Orleans would finally get their starting big man in this trade scenario, but they would have to send out one of their young sharpshooters.

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Apr 27, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans Forward Naji Marshall (8) handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunde during the second quarter of game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center
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Former New Orleans Pelicans Forward Named to 'Most Underrated NBA Players' List

After departing the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, one of their past forwards has been named one of the most underrated players in the league.

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Mar 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Delta Center
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Potential Pelicans Trade Target Predicted to Land with Interesting Team

With the New Orleans Pelicans looking to add some size, one of their potential targets has been predicted to land with a different team.

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