NBA

New Orleans Pelicans

Founded 2002 24 seasons
Head coach Willie Green
Best season 56-26 2007-08

Year-by-year records

Every season in franchise history. Click column headers to sort.

Season Team W L W/L% SRS Coach Playoffs
2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans 26 56 0.320 -4.26 W. Green (2-10), J. Borrego —
2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans 21 61 0.260 -8.59 W. Green —
2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans 49 33 0.600 +4.46 W. Green Lost W. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2022-23 New Orleans Pelicans 42 40 0.510 +1.63 W. Green —
2021-22 New Orleans Pelicans 36 46 0.440 -0.84 W. Green Lost W. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2020-21 New Orleans Pelicans 31 41 0.430 -0.20 S. Van Gundy —
2019-20 New Orleans Pelicans 30 42 0.420 -0.55 A. Gentry —
2018-19 New Orleans Pelicans 33 49 0.400 -1.10 A. Gentry —
2017-18 New Orleans Pelicans 48 34 0.580 +1.48 A. Gentry Lost W. Conf. Semis
2016-17 New Orleans Pelicans 34 48 0.410 -1.69 A. Gentry —
2015-16 New Orleans Pelicans 30 52 0.370 -3.56 A. Gentry —
2014-15 New Orleans Pelicans 45 37 0.550 +1.13 M. Williams Lost W. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2013-14 New Orleans Pelicans 34 48 0.410 -1.98 M. Williams —
2012-13 New Orleans Hornets 27 55 0.330 -3.12 M. Williams —
2011-12 New Orleans Hornets 21 45 0.320 -3.11 M. Williams —
2010-11 New Orleans Hornets 46 36 0.560 +1.28 M. Williams Lost W. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2009-10 New Orleans Hornets 37 45 0.450 -2.27 B. Scott (3-6), J. Bower —
2008-09 New Orleans Hornets 49 33 0.600 +1.41 B. Scott Lost W. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2007-08 New Orleans Hornets 56 26 0.680 +5.46 B. Scott Lost W. Conf. Semis
2006-07 New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets 39 43 0.480 -1.19 B. Scott —
2005-06 New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets 38 44 0.460 -2.51 B. Scott —
2004-05 New Orleans Hornets 18 64 0.220 -6.30 B. Scott —
2003-04 New Orleans Hornets 41 41 0.500 -0.72 T. Floyd Lost E. Conf. 1st Rnd.
2002-03 New Orleans Hornets 47 35 0.570 +1.52 P. Silas Lost E. Conf. 1st Rnd.

Head-to-Head Records

Click column headers to sort • All-time regular season record vs each opponent

# Opponent W L Win % Total Games
1 CHA 23 12
65.7%
35
2 MIL 27 16
62.8%
43
3 DET 26 17
60.5%
43
4 LAC 39 28
58.2%
67
5 CLE 24 19
55.8%
43
6 MEM 40 34
54.1%
74
7 MIN 36 31
53.7%
67
8 NYK 22 19
53.7%
41
9 SAC 37 32
53.6%
69
10 BKN 21 21
50.0%
42
11 ATL 20 21
48.8%
41
12 POR 33 36
47.8%
69
13 HOU 35 39
47.3%
74
14 MIA 20 23
46.5%
43
15 PHX 32 37
46.4%
69
16 PHI 19 22
46.3%
41
17 WAS 19 22
46.3%
41
18 OKC 31 36
46.3%
67
19 CHI 20 24
45.5%
44
20 BOS 19 24
44.2%
43
21 ORL 19 24
44.2%
43
22 DEN 30 39
43.5%
69
23 IND 19 25
43.2%
44
24 TOR 18 25
41.9%
43
25 LAL 27 40
40.3%
67
26 GSW 26 41
38.8%
67
27 UTA 25 43
36.8%
68
28 DAL 25 49
33.8%
74
29 SAS 23 50
31.5%
73

All-Time Roster

Players who have been associated with New Orleans Pelicans in the database

Player Position Height Years Active Status
Alexis Ajinca Center 7-2 2008 – 2017 Inactive
Alonzo Gee Forward 6-6 2009 – 2016 Inactive
Andrew Harrison Guard 6-6 2016 – 2018 Inactive
Anthony Brown Forward-Guard 6-7 2015 – 2017 Inactive
Anthony Davis 2.6× RPG Forward-Center 6-10 2012 – present Active
Anthony Morrow Guard 6-5 2008 – 2016 Inactive
Anthony Tolliver Forward 6-8 2008 – 2020 Inactive
Archie Goodwin Guard 6-5 2013 – 2016 Inactive
Arinze Onuaku Forward-Center 6-9 2013 – 2016 Inactive
Austin Rivers Guard 6-4 2012 – present Active
Axel Toupane Guard-Forward 6-7 2015 – 2020 Inactive
Brandon Boston Jr. Guard 6-6 2021 – present Active
Brandon Ingram Forward 6-8 2016 – present Active
Brian Roberts Guard 6-1 2012 – 2016 Inactive
Bruce Brown Guard-Forward 6-4 2018 – present Active
Bryce Dejean-Jones Guard 6-6 2015 Inactive
Buddy Hield Guard 6-4 2016 – present Active
CJ McCollum 2025 – present Active
Charles Cooke Guard 6-5 2017 Inactive
Cheick Diallo Forward-Center 6-8 2016 – 2021 Inactive
Chris Douglas-Roberts Guard 6-7 2008 – 2014 Inactive
Christian Wood Forward 6-9 2015 – present Active
Cliff Alexander Forward 6-8 2015 Inactive
DJ Stephens Guard-Forward 6-5 2013 – 2018 Inactive
Daeqwon Plowden — — Unknown Inactive
Dairis Bertans Guard 6-4 2018 Inactive
Dante Cunningham Forward 6-8 2009 – 2018 Inactive
Darius Miller Forward 6-6 2012 – 2020 Inactive
DeAndre Jordan 2.4× RPG Center 6-11 2008 – present Active
DeAndre Liggins Guard 6-6 2011 – 2017 Inactive
DeMarcus Cousins 2.4× RPG Center 6-10 2010 – 2021 Inactive
Dejounte Murray 2.3× APG Guard 6-5 2016 – present Active
Dereon Seabron Guard 6-5 2022 – present Active
Derik Queen Center 6-9 2025 – present Active
Derrick Favors Forward 6-9 2010 – 2021 Inactive
Devonte' Graham Guard 6-1 2018 – present Active
Didi Louzada Guard 6-5 2020 – 2021 Inactive
Dionte Christmas — — 2013 – 2016 Inactive
Donatas Motiejunas Forward-Center 7-0 2012 – 2018 Inactive
Dyson Daniels Guard 6-7 2021 – present Active
E'Twaun Moore Guard 6-3 2011 – 2020 Inactive
Elfrid Payton 2.6× APG Guard 6-3 2014 – 2021 Inactive
Elliot Williams Guard 6-5 2010 – 2015 Inactive
Emeka Okafor 2.4× RPG Center 6-10 2004 – 2017 Inactive
Eric Bledsoe 2.2× APG Guard 6-1 2010 – 2021 Inactive
Eric Gordon Guard 6-3 2008 – 2022 Inactive
Feron Hunt Forward 6-8 2021 Inactive
Frank Jackson Guard 6-3 2017 – 2022 Inactive
Gal Mekel Guard 6-3 2013 – 2014 Inactive
Garrett Temple Guard-Forward 6-6 2009 – present Active
Greg Stiemsma Center 6-11 2009 – 2014 Inactive
Herbert Jones Forward 6-7 2021 – present Active
Hollis Thompson Forward 6-8 2013 – 2016 Inactive
Ian Clark Guard 6-3 2013 – 2018 Inactive
Isaiah Thomas 2.4× APG Guard 5-9 2011 – 2021 Inactive
Jahlil Okafor Center-Forward 6-10 2015 – 2020 Inactive
Jalen Crutcher — — Unknown Inactive
Jalen Jones Forward 6-7 2017 – 2018 Inactive
Jamal Cain Forward 6-6 2022 – present Active
Jameer Nelson 2.4× APG Guard 6-0 2004 – 2017 Inactive
James Ennis III Forward 6-6 2014 – 2021 Inactive
James Johnson Forward 6-7 2009 – present Active
James Nunnally Forward 6-7 2013 – 2020 Inactive
James Southerland Forward 6-8 2013 Inactive
Jared Harper Guard 5-10 2019 – 2021 Inactive
Jarrett Jack 2.1× APG Guard 6-3 2005 – 2017 Inactive
Jason Smith Forward-Center 7-0 2007 – 2018 Inactive
Javonte Green Guard 6-5 2019 – present Active
Javonte Smart Guard 6-4 2021 Inactive
Jaxson Hayes Center-Forward 7-0 2019 – present Active
Jaylen Nowell Guard 6-4 2019 – present Active
Jeff Adrien — — 2010 – 2014 Inactive
Jeff Withey Center 7-0 2013 – 2017 Inactive
Jeremiah Fears Guard 6-3 2025 – present Active
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Forward 6-8 2021 – present Active
Jimmer Fredette Guard 6-2 2011 – 2018 Inactive
John Salmons Forward 6-6 2002 – 2014 Inactive
Jonas Valanciunas 2.2× RPG Center 6-11 2012 – present Active
Jordan Crawford Guard 6-5 2010 – 2017 Inactive
Jordan Hamilton Guard-Forward 6-7 2011 – 2015 Inactive
Jordan Hawkins Guard 6-5 2023 – present Active
Jordan Poole Guard 6-4 2019 – present Active
Jose Alvarado Guard 6-0 2021 – present Active
Josh Childress Forward-Guard 6-8 2004 – 2013 Inactive
Josh Gray Guard 6-0 2017 – 2019 Inactive
Josh Hart 2.1× APG 2025 – present Active
Josh Richardson Guard 6-6 2015 – present Active
Josh Smith Forward 6-9 2004 – 2017 Inactive
Jrue Holiday 2.8× APG Guard 6-5 2009 – present Active
Julius Randle 2.2× APG 2025 – present Active
Justin Hamilton Center 7-0 2013 – 2016 Inactive
Justin James Guard-Forward 6-7 2019 – 2020 Inactive
Karlo Matković 2025 – present Active
Kelan Martin Forward 6-5 2019 – 2021 Inactive
Kelly Olynyk Forward-Center 6-11 2013 – present Active
Kendrick Perkins Center 6-10 2003 – 2017 Inactive
Kevin Jones Forward 6-8 2012 Inactive
Kevon Looney Forward 6-9 2015 – present Active
Langston Galloway Guard 6-1 2014 – 2021 Inactive
Larry Drew II Guard 6-2 2014 – 2017 Inactive
Larry Nance Jr. Forward-Center 6-8 2015 – present Active
Lazar Hayward Forward 6-6 2010 – 2012 Inactive
Lester Quinones Guard 6-4 2022 – present Active
Lonzo Ball 2.4× APG Guard 6-6 2017 – present Active
Lou Amundson Forward 6-9 2006 – 2015 Inactive
Luke Babbitt Forward 6-9 2010 – 2017 Inactive
Melvin Ely Center-Forward 6-10 2002 – 2013 Inactive
Micah Peavy Guard-Forward 6-7 2025 – present Active
Mike James Guard 6-1 2017 – 2020 Inactive
Miye Oni Guard-Forward 6-5 2019 – 2021 Inactive
Naji Marshall Forward 6-7 2020 – present Active
Nate Robinson Guard 5-9 2005 – 2015 Inactive
Nate Wolters Guard 6-4 2013 – 2017 Inactive
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Guard 6-5 2019 – present Active
Nicolo Melli Forward 6-9 2019 – 2020 Inactive
Nikola Mirotic Forward 6-10 2014 – 2018 Inactive
Norris Cole Guard 6-2 2011 – 2016 Inactive
Omer Asik Center 7-0 2010 – 2017 Inactive
Omri Casspi Forward 6-9 2009 – 2018 Inactive
Perry Jones III Forward 6-11 2012 – 2014 Inactive
Quinn Cook Guard 6-1 2016 – 2020 Inactive
Rajon Rondo 4.0× APG Guard 6-1 2006 – 2021 Inactive
Rashad Vaughn Guard 6-6 2015 – 2017 Inactive
Reggie Williams Forward 6-6 2009 – 2016 Inactive
Robert Sacre Center 7-0 2012 – 2015 Inactive
Russ Smith Guard 6-0 2014 – 2015 Inactive
Ryan Anderson Forward 6-9 2008 – 2019 Inactive
Saddiq Bey Forward 6-7 2020 – present Active
Sean Kilpatrick Guard 6-4 2014 – 2017 Inactive
Shawne Williams Forward 6-10 2006 – 2014 Inactive
Sindarius Thornwell Guard 6-4 2017 – 2020 Inactive
Solomon Hill Forward 6-6 2013 – 2021 Inactive
Steven Adams Center 6-11 2013 – present Active
Terrence Jones Forward 6-9 2012 – 2018 Inactive
Tim Frazier Guard 6-0 2014 – 2021 Inactive
Tomas Satoransky Guard 6-7 2016 – 2021 Inactive
Toney Douglas Guard 6-2 2009 – 2016 Inactive
Tony Allen Guard-Forward 6-4 2004 – 2017 Inactive
Tony Snell Guard 6-6 2013 – 2021 Inactive
Trevon Bluiett Guard-Forward 6-6 2018 Inactive
Trey Murphy III Forward 6-8 2021 – present Active
Tyreke Evans 2.2× APG Guard 6-6 2009 – 2018 Inactive
Tyrone Wallace Guard 6-5 2017 – 2021 Inactive
Tyshawn Taylor Guard 6-3 2012 – 2013 Inactive
Walt Lemon Jr. Guard 6-3 2017 – 2018 Inactive
Wayne Selden Guard 6-4 2016 – 2021 Inactive
Wenyen Gabriel Forward 6-9 2018 – present Active
Wes Iwundu Forward 6-6 2017 – 2021 Inactive
Wesley Johnson Forward-Guard 6-7 2010 – 2018 Inactive
Will Magnay Center 6-10 2020 Inactive
Willy Hernangomez Center-Forward 6-11 2016 – present Active
Yves Missi Center 6-11 2024 – present Active
Zion Williamson 2.2× PPG Forward 6-6 2019 – present Active
Zylan Cheatham Forward 6-5 2019 – 2021 Inactive