NBA · since 2002
New Orleans
Pelicans
Bayou basketball with Big Easy energy and a young, rising roster.
Should you root for the New Orleans Pelicans?
- NBA titles
- None yet
- Finals runner-up
- None
- Market
- Small-market, tight-knit fan base
- Rival
- Memphis Grizzlies
Records through the 2026 NBA Finals; updated once a year after the NBA Finals.
Why it's great
- When they finally win it all, you will have been there for it.
- Tight-knit community: the whole city lives and breathes this team.
- A younger franchise (since 2002): you can get in early on its story.
- Warm-weather city: great for a road trip to see a game.
Things to know
- No championship yet, so expect some heartbreak along the way.
- Smaller market means fewer national TV games in some seasons.