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| HT/WT: 6-9, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baltimore, MD |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Maryland |
| Experience: 1 |
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Grabs 11 rebounds in preseason win
Queen totaled six points (1-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.
Queen struggled mightily from the field but was a force on the glass, hauling in a game-high 11 rebounds. The 21-year-old has grabbed at least eight rebounds in all three of his preseason appearances. With Zion Williamson and Yves Missi expected to occupy the starting frontcourt spots, health permitting, Queen will likely be relegated to the second unit. However, the Maryland product should still have a sizable role this year after averaging 11.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals across 81 regular-season games (48 starts) as a rookie in 2025-26.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Nears double-double against OKC
Queen scored 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT) while adding nine rebounds, three steals and an assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder.
The 21-year-old center showed flashes of his upside as a rookie in 2025-26 after being the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but Queen remains stuck on the second unit as long as Zion Williamson and Yves Missi remain healthy. More consistent minutes could still allow Queen to improve on the 11.7 points, 7.1 boards, 3.7 assists and 1.9 combined steals and blocks he averaged last season.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Could see bigger role
Queen impressed during his rookie campaign despite missing time early in the season due to a wrist injury, flashing the versatile offensive skills that made him a lottery pick.
Queen posted several standout performances, including the first 30-point triple-double by a rookie center in NBA history. Queen should compete for an even larger frontcourt role in 2026-27 as one of New Orleans' top young building blocks.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Productive despite loss
Queen went for 30 points (11-28 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 22 rebounds, four assists, one steal and a block in 41 minutes during Sunday's 132-126 loss to the Timberwolves.
Queen was dominant on the glass Sunday, collecting a career-high 22 rebounds. The impressive rookie was also able to amass 30 points by being especially aggressive in hunting his shot. This was evident in the fact that he took 28 shots from the floor, blowing past his previous high of 18 attempts. Queen averaged 24.0 points, 18.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.7 steals in 39.0 minutes per contest over his last three appearances to close the season.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Big double-double in loss
Queen supplied 25 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 144-118 loss to the Celtics.
It was the 11th double-double of the season for Queen. After promoting him to a starting role earlier this year, the Pelicans somewhat curiously got away from the rookie first-rounder a bit following the All-Star break as it pertains to his playing time. Queen has made just four starts over his last 25 contests, averaging 9.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Nearly triple-doubles
Queen recorded 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 156-137 win over the Jazz.
With Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones all sitting out despite being healthy, Queen entered the starting lineup and nearly put up a triple-double. The Pelicans have nothing on the line in the final two games of the regular season, so Queen may get another extended look or two.
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