The New Orleans Pelicans fell to a 1-4 record to start the NBA season after a loss to the Sacramento Kings on October 29, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The defeat prompted concerns about the team's early struggles.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was seen reacting after a basket during the second half of the game, as captured in a photograph by Matthew Hinton.
The Pelicans' poor start has led to discussions about whether the team needs to make significant changes to turn their season around.
