The New Orleans Pelicans are in a battle with the Los Angeles Clippers for home court advantage in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Jake Madison explains why home court is important for Zion Williamson and the Pels but not for the reason you think. Plus, the Pels have a tough test with the upcoming 6 game homestand, and, yes, Herb Jones needs to be on the All-Defensive First Team   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Homecourt advantage matters for the New Orleans Pelicans but not for the reason you think

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The Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassed by Dan Hurley turning down the offer to be their next head coach and while it's fun to laugh about it, Jake Madison says it has big implications on the New Orleans Pelicans trading away Brandon Ingram. Plus, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee is a guy the Pels should look into trading up for.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   

Lakers got EMBRRASSED but it has big implications on Brandon Ingram trade for New Orleans Pelicans

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…   

Homecourt advantage matters for the New Orleans Pelicans but not for the reason you think

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