The New Orleans Pelicans made headlines this 2025 NBA Draft when they drafted big man Derik Queen out of Maryland.

Jay Bilas believes the New Orleans Pelicans may not end up regretting drafting former Maryland Terrapins star Derik Queen and giving up a draft pick to land him.

Queen totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 98-91 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.

Muggsy Bogues has known Derik Queen and his family for years and was thrilled to watch Queen get drafted No. 13 overall. "Watching the joy, the journey and the path that he's taken, I mean, it's ...

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Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen drafted to the New Orleans Pelicans as a part of a controversial draft-day trade ...

The New Orleans Pelicans shook the NBA world when they traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft to select 6-foot-10 big Derik Queen, surrendering their 23rd pick and mor ...

Of the three draft picks the Pelicans took last week, by far the most controversial was the one they used to acquire Derik ...

The Pelicans drew heat for trading up and grabbing Derik Queen in the first round. Queen himself since then has fired off ...

When asked about the criticism the Pelicans are facing for trading up to select him, Derik Queen delivered a perfect response ...

The Pelicans introduced Oklahoma point guard Jeremiah Fears, Maryland center Derik Queen and Georgetown forward Micah Peavy ...

Considering all the circumstances, no matter how badly you believe in the Maryland center (or no matter who you think ... Check out some top highlights from Derik Queen as the Pelicans trade up to ...