The New Orleans Pelicans have to hang Chris Paul's jersey from the rafters after he officially retires at the end of the season.

The Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans met tonight in a matchup that placed two teams at different stages of their early-season rhythm on the same stage, each looking to make a statement. For Atlanta,

Former New Orleans guard Chris Paul announced Saturday that this will be his final NBA season. Paul, who plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, will play his final game in New Orleans in March. The Pelicans should give him a a memorable tribute.

Pelicans standout rookie forward Derik Queen had an impressive sequence against the Hawks with a steal and slam dunk.

Kristaps Porzingis anotó 29 puntos y Vit Krejci añadió 21 desde el banquillo con siete triples para que los Hawks de Atlanta doblegaran el sábado

Zion Williamson entered the 2025‑26 season aiming to stay healthy and maintain his role as the centerpiece of the New Orleans Pelicans’ offense. When on the floor, he has averaged 21.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, providing a physical presence in the paint and a go-to scorer for the struggling roster.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was given an injury status ahead of Saturday's contest vs. the Atlanta Hawks.

The New Orleans Pelicans provide the latest on Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson's statuses for their game against the Dallas Mavericks.