Pelicans announce 2026-27 opening night roster

Final cuts set squad ahead of regular-season tip

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

#Pelicans announce 2026-27 opening night roster⤵️ https://t.co/NG1azkRzSS Via @PelicansNBA on X

What happened: New Orleans Pelicans set their opening night roster for the 2026-27 season. The move closes preseason business entering the regular season.

Why it matters: Opening night status fixes eligibility for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. It gives New Orleans a settled rotation to open the schedule.

What to watch: The regular-season schedule opens next for New Orleans.

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@PelicansNBA 2026-10-19T21:19:51.204722+00:00

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