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NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones

The New Orleans Pelicans are figuring things out. They have won four consecutive games to claw their way back to the .500 mark after a disappointing start to the new campaign, and they should have confidence in their chances of…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:54 AM
NBA rumors: Why insider believes Pelicans will trade Herb Jones
Key Things to Know
  • NBA insider Brett Siegel reported he believes the Pelicans will trade Herb Jones before the deadline.
  • The Pelicans are reportedly open to hearing trade offers despite publicly expressing a desire to keep Jones.
  • New Orleans is expected to demand a high price for the 28-year-old defensive wing.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NBA insider Brett Siegel reported on the Clutch Scoops show that he believes the New Orleans Pelicans will finally trade forward Herb Jones at the upcoming deadline. While the franchise publicly states a desire to retain Jones, Siegel indicated the front office remains opportunistic and open to evaluating trade proposals from interested teams.

Jones recently returned to the starting lineup after Dejounte Murray missed time following the birth of his child, helping New Orleans achieve a four-game winning streak. However, Jedd Pagaduan notes that Jones's long-term status could depend on the team's playoff positioning and rotations once the roster reaches full health.

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