The New Orleans Pelicans should have won Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder but Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum played too poorly. Jake Madison explains how the Pels could have won without Zion Williamson as the role players in Trey Murphy and Jonas Valanciunas played well and the defense limited Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum let New Orleans Pelicans down in Game 1 against Thunder

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The New Orleans Pelicans need to replenish their depth around Zion Williamson this offseason and the NBA Draft and the 21st pick have the ability to do just that. Jake Madison looks at Carlton 'Bub' Carrington out of Pittsburg, Tristan Da Silva from Colorado, and Johnny Furphy out of Kansas as guys who can make an immediate impact for the Pels.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Carlton Carrington and Tristan Da Silva can make immediate impact for New Orleans Pelicans

Trading for Trae Young, drafting Zach Edey is how the New Orleans Pelicans have a perfect but realistic offseason according to Jake Madison. Jake explains why those are the moves the Pels need to make to keep building around Zion Williamson. He also goes into the free agents the Pels need to sign, what their salary cap situation looks like, other trades to make, and a big move with CJ McCollum.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Trade for Trae Young, draft Zach Edey and New Orleans Pelicans have the perfect offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are still looking to trade Brandon Ingram and De'Aaron Fox should be the top player on their list. Jake Madison looks at how Fox would fit next to Zion Williamson and what it would means for the Pels. But if you can't land Fox in a trade then maybe the Pels should just keep Brandon Ingram.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

De'Aaron Fox with Zion Williamson would make the New Orleans Pelicans NBA title contenders

The NBA Draft is quickly coming up for the New Orleans Pelicans. The good news is they can draft a quality player 21st overall. Rajon Rondo, Tyrese Maxey and others have all be drafted in that spot. Jake Madison looks at who could become a starter next to Zion Williamson. Plus, we have an update on the Los Angeles Lakers next head coach between JJ Redick and James Borrego.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

The next Rondo or Maxey? Yes, the New Orleans Pelicans can draft a starter 21st overall

The NBA Finals start this week between Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jake Madison says there are a lot of lessons for the New Orleans Pelicans to learn from. Starting with the need to acquire top end talent. Could Trae Young have the same effect with Zion Williamson as Kyrie Irving does with the Mavs? Are there similarities between Jason Kidd and Willie Green? Plus, role players for the Pels are more important than you might think.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum let New Orleans Pelicans down in Game 1 against Thunder

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