They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
[4] The team has played their home games at the Smoothie King Center(formerly the New Orleans Arena) since 2002.
[5] The Pelicans are owned by Gayle Benson, with Trajan Langdon as their general manager.
Paul Silas has franchise record for the highest winning percentage in the regular season (.573).
[7] On June 16, 2021, the Pelicans mutually parted ways with Stan Van Gundy who coached the team for one season.