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0:31JUST IN: Derik Queen Out 12 Weeks Following Wrist Surgery
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0:51How does Maryland freshman phenom Derik Queen fit next to Zion Williamson now that he's been drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans?
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1:25Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen drafted to the New Orleans Pelicans as a part of a controversial draft-day trade
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2025 NBA Draft: Pelicans, Joe Dumars Make Reckless Trade for Derik Queen
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1:27Pelicans, Joe Dumars Make Reckless Trade For Derik Queen
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2:502025 NBA Draft Recap: Hit Or Miss Trades
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5:27Derik Queen Selected No. 13 Overall by Pelicans | 2025 NBA Draft Grades and Instant Reaction
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0:46Top NBA Draft Prospects Player Comps: Derik Queen (Maryland)
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1:492025 NBA Draft Big Board: No. 10 Maryland C Derik Queen
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2025 NBA Mock Draft: Tim Doyle Reacts to Nets Selecting Derik Queen
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0:552025 NBA Mock Draft: Nets Select Derik Queen Number 8 Overall
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0:52NBA Mock Draft: Derik Queen to 76ers at No. 5
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Clark Kellogg speaks about Florida trying to slow down Derik Queen
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Top 5 players remaining in NCAA tournament: Derik Queen
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1:23IMS Radio: Gary Williams reacts after watching Derik Queen practice
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1:13Derik Queen, teammates react to his monstrous first Maryland game
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0:31Highlights: KAWHI CALLS GAME! Clippers star hits buzzer-beater in NBA Cup opener
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1:54Ja Morant Outduels Zion Williamson In Grizzlies Win
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0:42Highlights: Pelicans at Grizzlies (10/22)
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0:28Highlights: Rockets at Pelicans (10/14)
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2025 Stats
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| Regular Season | 19.6 | 8.0 | 43.8 | 5.4 | 0.2 |
Top Derik Queen News
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Grabs eight boards in loss
Queen ended Wednesday's 122-88 loss to the Nuggets with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes.
Queen saw his playing time decrease after Zion Williamson (foot) returned from a one-game absence, but the rookie was still able to pull down eight rebounds in 14 minutes. Benches cleared late in the second half due to the blowout nature of the game, but Queen's next opportunity to produce would be Friday against the Clippers, which marks the kickoff of the in-season NBA Cup.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Crashes glass in loss
Queen notched three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Grizzlies.
Queen didn't play much in the regular-season opener, but he made his presence felt on the boards. It remains to be seen what kind of role the rookie big will have in his first season, but he could make an impact from a fantasy perspective if he continues to crash the glass in limited minutes off the bench.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Will play in season opener
Queen (wrist) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies.
Queen went down with a torn ligament in his left wrist during the Las Vegas Summer League, which resulted in him missing the entire preseason. Queen will likely see some time right out of the gate to start his rookie campaign with Kevon Looney dealing with a knee injury.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Expected to play
Queen (wrist) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Pelicans coach Willie Green said Queen would be evaluated after Tuesday's practice, but if all goes well, he's expected to get the green light to suit up. Queen sustained a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during a Summer League game in July and ended up missing the preseason for the Pelicans. With Kevon Looney (knee) sidelined, Queen could see some run behind Yves Missi.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Cleared to return
Queen (wrist) has been cleared to resume full basketball activities, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Queen sustained a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during a Summer League game in July and had surgery to address it. With this clearance, Queen may be able to appear in the Pelicans' regular-season opener Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Unavailable Thursday
Queen (wrist) was held out of Thursday's 132-125 preseason loss to the Magic.
Queen has been rehabbing from left wrist surgery and isn't yet cleared to return to game action. His next chance to return will arrive during the regular-season opener Wednesday in Memphis.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Doesn't play Tuesday
Queen (wrist) didn't play in Tuesday's 130-128 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Queen is still recovering from left wrist surgery he underwent in mid-July, and there remains no timetable for his return to game action. His final opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Thursday against the Magic.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Won't play Saturday
Queen (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the Melbourne Phoenix.
Queen is still recovering from left wrist surgery he underwent in mid-July to repair a torn scapholunate ligament, and there remains no concrete timetable for his return to game action. The rookie big man's next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Sits out Friday
Queen (wrist) did not play in Friday's 107-97 preseason win over Melbourne United.
Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist in mid-July and was scheduled to be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. He's been limited to conditioning drills so far at training camp, and he remains without a formal return timetable.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Return timeline still uncertain
Queen (wrist) is participating in conditioning activities, but he remains without a definitive timeline for a return to play, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist in mid-July and was scheduled to be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, so it's not surprising he has not yet been cleared for training camp this fall. The rookie first-rounder still has time to be ready for Opening Night, though the Pelicans would figure to proceed with caution. Yves Missi (rest) would operate as the clear top center if Queen isn't available to start the season, and Kevon Looney would handle the backup role.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Undergoes wrist surgery
Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania announced Friday.
This is an unfortunate setback for Queen, as this puts his status in jeopardy for Opening Night -- 12 weeks would be early October. The No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Queen averaged 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game during the Summer League.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Won't play vs. OKC
Queen (thumb) won't play during Wednesday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
After recording three straight double-doubles during the Las Vegas Summer League, Queen won't play due to a thumb injury. The next chance he'll have to return to the floor will be Friday against the Pacers.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Double-doubles in SL loss
Queen racked up 17 points (5-11 FG, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 93-87 Summer League loss to the Trail Blazers.
Queen provided a full stat line, leading the Pelicans in rebounds and tying the team high in assists. He also finished as the team's second-leading scorer. The Maryland product has now recorded a double-double in all three of his Summer League appearances, averaging 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-9, 248 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baltimore, MD |
| Age: 20 |
| School: Maryland |
| Experience: R |