The Clippers star buries a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer and finishes with 34 points in a 126-124 victory over winless New Orleans in an NBA Cup group-stage opener.

The Pelicans benched Jordan Poole after an 0–3 start, starting rookie Jeremiah Fears and DeAndre Jordan in a bold lineup against Denver.

Kawhi Leonard made a buzzer-beater and finished with 34 points to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 126-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA Cup group stage for both teams.

While the Los Angeles Clippers will be out to rediscover their offense on Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans will search for their first victory when the teams meet at Inglewood, Calif.

The New Orleans Pelicans could finish with one of the worst records in the NBA this year and have nothing to show for it.

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green might be on the hot seat after reports about the players losing faith in him.

After a week-plus of games, a look at Miami’s surprising pace shift, Orlando’s defensive drop-off and New Orleans’s early collapse.

The Pelicans have started the 2025-26 season 0-4, leading to an increased belief that head coach Willie Green will be fired.