The post-deadline New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
The trade deadline has passed, and the New Orleans Pelicans only made one deal in sending away Jose Alvarado. Now, they travel to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
It wasn't the deadline that many Pelicans fans wanted, only adding Dalen Terry and two second-round picks. They certainly did get a bit worse, but not enough to fully change the outlook of the team.
The Timberwolves also made a couple of moves, but not the big Giannis Antetokounmpo deal that they were projected to make. Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller were all sent out. Ayo Dosunmo and Julian Phillips were added, but aren't being activated yet.
This is the third meeting between the two squads, with the first two coming in early December. Minnesota won them both, but New Orleans did play close.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Friday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves?
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Lines
Moneyline: MIN -340
Spread: MIN - 8.5
Over/Under: 236.5
New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Updates
The Pelicans still have Dejounte Murray out with injury, along with Hunter Dickinson and Trey Alexander out with G League assignments. The recently acquired Dalen Terry is out as he is not with the team.
It'll be interesting to see if Jordan Poole, Jordan Hawkins and Kevon Looney return to the court now that the trade deadline has passed.
For the Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillies are out with "trade pending." Terrence Shannon Jr. is out with a foot injury, and Rocco Zikarsky is out with a G League assignment. Julius Randle is questionable with left thumb soreness. Enrique Freeman is available from the G League assignment.
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