Pelicans fall to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of Summer League, 82-77

Markquis Nowell starred in college at Kansas State. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(Adam Hunger | AP)
Published: Jul. 15, 2026 at 8:37 PM CDT

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Even though they were healthy, Jaron Pierre Jr., Micah Peavy and Hunter Dickinson sat out the Cavaliers contest. With so much scoring on the bench, New Orleans dropped their Summer League game against Cleveland, 82-77.

Markquis Nowell led the Pels with 28 points. Chris Bell dropped in 12 points, Malik Dia dropped in nine points, and Christian Shumate had eight points.

The Pelicans are now 2-2 in Summer League play.

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