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National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade

Derik Queen is a 20-year-old, high-potential Pelicans center whose controversial draft acquisition drew scrutiny but has produced historic rookie-level performances.
fromDefector
2 days ago

Derik Queen Might Be Good Enough To Make A Colossally Dumb Decision Look Slightly Less Dumb | Defector

Pelicans execs Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver gave up a first-round pick in a loaded 2026 draft in order to move up just 10 slots and select Queen at No. 13 this year; they will have to wear that indignity for the rest of their careers. But at least the baby-faced big they overpaid for looks stellar, even as his team toils at the nadir of the Western Conference.
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

'They traded me on draft night': Derik Queen sets record straight after Falcons name-drop troll

Derik Queen used an Atlanta Falcons' social-media jab as extra motivation ahead of the Pelicans' final-season matchup with the Hawks on Jan. 7, 2026.
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Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Republic
6 months ago

Raptors have interviewed Collin Murray Boyles, Derik Queen, per Osman and Grange

Toronto Raptors focus on acquiring size for the upcoming NBA draft, interviewing notable prospects like Derik Queen and Collin Murray-Boyles.
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