The New Orleans Pelicans' full roster of NBA 2K27 ratings has been released, with Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III leading the way at 85 overall. This virtual snapshot arrives as the real-world team's season concluded with a 132-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 13, part of a difficult 1-4 stretch in their final five games.
Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III share the highest overall rating on the team at 85. Williamson's virtual profile mirrors his real-life dominance near the rim, with high marks in athletic categories. Murphy is rated as a model of balance, solid across all areas without a single standout weakness. Dejounte Murray, acquired in a recent trade, starts with an 82 overall rating.
Saddiq Bey follows with an 80 rating. A group of four players are tied at 79 overall: rookie Derik Queen, defensive specialist Herbert Jones, newcomer Bennedict Mathurin, and Jeremiah Fears. The Pelicans' front office sees this quartet as a potential future core. Their real-life excitement might outpace their video game numbers for now.
Center Yves Missi begins the game with a 75 overall rating. The team believes his defensive impact and athleticism are undervalued by this number. Jordan Poole, another offseason addition, starts at a 74 overall alongside Karlo Matkovic and veteran DeAndre Jordan.
Bryce McGowens and Trendon Watford are rated 73 overall. Watford, signed this summer, is projected for a rotation spot but brings more real-life value than his virtual score suggests. Christian Koloko, Jordan Hawkins, and Micah Peavy all start at 71 overall. Caleb Houstan and Kobe Bufkin begin at 70. Jaron Pierre Jr. and Malik Dia round out the roster with 68 overall ratings.
The ratings serve as a public perception gauge as the Pelicans enter an important offseason. Their final game was a 132-126 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 13. That loss capped a tough closing run where the team lost four of its last five. Their recent form reads 1 win and 4 losses (LLWLL).
Other recent results include a 144-118 loss to the Boston Celtics on April 10 and a 156-137 victory over the Utah Jazz on April 8. They also fell 112-108 to the Orlando Magic on April 5 and 117-113 to the Sacramento Kings on April 4. A 118-106 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on April 3 started this challenging stretch. You can review the full season schedule and results on our schedule page.
Internally, the Pelicans likely feel their collective rating is too low. This is a familiar position for the franchise. Missi's 75 rating is one example where the team expects a better on-court performance than the digital version predicts. His role protecting the paint will be significant next season.
Mathurin's arrival adds a dynamic scorer rated 79 overall. His development alongside Queen, Jones, and Fears will shape the team's trajectory. The video game ratings will update throughout the real NBA season based on player performance. For the Pelicans, turning virtual respect into real wins is the next objective. The opinion inside their own locker room, not the one from a video game, will drive their preparation.
