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The regular season is finally here, and the New Orleans Pelicans have played their first game of the 2026-27 campaign against the Indiana Pacers.

After months of anticipation, training camp and preseason basketball, we finally have a meaningful game to dissect. What did we learn about this Pelicans team? Which early impressions held up, what needs work, and what can we take away from the opening performance?

In Episode 69 of Flock, we're breaking down the season opener, looking at the individual performances, assessing how the team is coming together under Jamahl Mosley, and identifying the areas that need to improve as the schedule gets underway.

We'll also look at the bigger picture. What did we see from Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III? How are the younger players settling into their roles? And are there early signs that this team can become what we've been hoping for?

It's only Game One, so we're not getting carried away. But we're also not ignoring what we saw.

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Preseason is over. The games are about to start counting, and the New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time to figure out exactly who they are.

In Episode 68 of Flock, we put preseason into perspective and look at potential green shoots. We've heard the talk, seen the new coaching staff at work and had a first look at how this roster might fit together. Now comes the part that matters.

We'll look at what we've learned about Jamahl Mosley's approach, what we're expecting from Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, and whether Jeremiah Fears is ready to take a significant leap in his second NBA season. After a promising rookie year, can Fears take on more responsibility, improve his decision-making and become an even bigger part of the Pelicans' future?

There are still questions around this team's identity, its rotations and how consistently it can execute at both ends of the floor. But preseason was never going to provide all the answers. The regular season will.

The expectations are set. The excuses get harder to make. It's time to find out what these Pelicans are actually capable of.

Preseason is done. Now it begins.

Flock — the New Orleans Pelicans podcast from Australia.

The Pelicans are finally playing basketball again.

New Orleans opened preseason with a 116–110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving us our first proper look at Jamahl Mosley’s team in game action.

In Episode 67 of Flock, we break down what we saw — and, more importantly, what actually matters.

🏀 The Starters: How did Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Yves Missi look together? Is this starting five beginning to make sense?

🔧 What Needs To Improve: It was a win, but there were still plenty of things that need cleaning up before the regular season. We look at the areas that stood out.

🕵️ The Dark Horses: Which players gave us something we weren't necessarily expecting? Who could force their way into the rotation as preseason continues?

📈 Flock Market: Bryce McGowens is going UP, while the starting lineup takes a hit after Game One.

It's only preseason, but after four days of training camp, this is our first chance to actually judge the Pelicans on a basketball court.

Flock: the New Orleans Pelicans podcast from Australia

Four days into New Orleans Pelicans training camp, and we’re finally starting to get a clearer picture of what this team is trying to become under Jamahl Mosley.

On this episode of Flock, we dive into the biggest takeaways from Day 4 of camp — from the defensive intensity and “iron sharpens iron” mentality, to Zion Williamson’s continued progression, Dejounte Murray finding his place, and what we’re seeing from Jeremiah Fears.

We also talk about Trey Murphy III and Yves Missi and the competition within the roster and whether the Pelicans are developing an identity that could make them a genuinely difficult team to play against this season.

It’s only four days into training camp, so we’re not getting carried away.

But after a long time waiting for this team to find some direction, there are finally some things to be excited about.

Four days down. The season is getting closer.

This is Flock — your New Orleans Pelicans podcast from Down Under to Downtown NOLA, wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode on FLOCK, I’m joined by Shamit Dua from In The NO for a proper deep dive into the New Orleans Pelicans.

We get into where this team actually stands heading into the new season, what we make of the roster, and whether the Pelicans have finally put together a group that genuinely fits around Zion Williamson.

We talk Zion, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, as well as the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into the season.

Shamit brings his perspective on the current Pelicans, while we get into the bigger picture - what's changed, what still needs to work, and whether there are legitimate reasons for Pelicans fans to start getting excited again.

No hype for the sake of hype.

Just two Pelicans fans talking basketball and trying to figure out what the hell New Orleans is building.

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Okay… I’m starting to believe.

After looking at this Pelicans roster, I’m coming away with a very different feeling to where we were last season. This team actually makes sense.

In Episode 64, I break down why I’m buying into Trey Murphy III taking another step, why Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen could be two of the most important pieces of the future, and how Dejounte Murray fits into the bigger picture.

I’m not saying the Pelicans are contenders.

I’m saying there are a lot more answers on this roster than there were 12 months ago.

Plus, we hit the Flock Market to see who’s stock is heading up heading into the season.

Maybe I’m getting carried away.

But… I’m starting to believe.

The Pelicans are back… but what the hell are they actually building?

Lyle kicks off a new season of Flock by breaking down the biggest questions facing New Orleans: Can Zion stay healthy? Is Trey Murphy ready for the next step? What does Dejounte Murray bring? Can Bennedict Mathurin become a genuine weapon? And where does Jordan Poole fit?

Plus, a look at Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen — and a brand new “What If?” segment.

The season is almost here. Time to find out what this Pelicans team is really made of.

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