Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans

Jonas Valančiūnas gets a new two year extension from the New Orleans Pelicans. Is it deja vu all over again like with Steven Adams or is big Val a better fit next to Zion Williamson? Then host Jake Madison previews tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls and Saturday's against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Do the Pels have a chance at slowing down Zach LaVine or Karl-Anthony Towns?

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It was a disappointing opening night for the New Orleans Pelicans as they fall to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-97. Yes, the Pels were without Zion Williamson but Brandon Ingram scored 25, Nickiel Alexander-Walker looked good offensively but ultimately the defense and lack of bench scoring doomed New Orleans.

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It's opening night for the New Orleans Pelicans! Despite no Zion Williamson the Pels are hoping to grab a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. What should you be watching for? What should we be expecting from Brandon Ingram and the rest of the team? And who is starting?

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The New Orleans Pelicans tipoff their season tomorrow night which means real basketball is finally here. It's an important season in New Orleans and host Jake Madison takes a look at the biggest storylines around the Pels. Zion Williamson leads the way, will the internal growth happen for the team, and Willie Green is really important this year.

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The season starts for the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. We've covered areas where Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and the rest of the team will succeed. In today's show host Jake Madison looks at three weaknesses of the Pels: Rim protection, perimeter playmaking, and turnovers.

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It seemed like things were heading this way but now we know that Zion Williamson will miss the start of the regular season for the New Orleans Pelicans. Host Jake Madison breaks down what we know, maybe more importantly what we don't, and why that missing context is really important. Then he looks at what's next for the Pels and the starting lineup.

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The New Orleans Pelicans start their season in less than a week. Host Jake Madison takes a look at 3 areas where they have an advantage over their opponents. Those areas are rebounding, drawing fouls, and wing versatility. He breaks down how Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and the rest of the team help in these areas.

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Teams are standing up to star players. The Brooklyn Nets did it with Kyrie Irving. The Philadelphia 76ers did it with Ben Simmons. Will the New Orleans Pelicans need to do it with Zion Williamson? Plus, host Jake Madison explains how the Pels should be improved on opening night and the biggest way they can improve the roster during the regular season.

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Zion Williamson has missed all 4 preseason games for the New Orleans Pelicans and Head Coach Willie Green gave an update on his status. Right now Zion Williamson has not started running on the court and that could mean he isn't ready for opening night. Then, host Jake Madison breaks down the Pels loss to the Utah Jazz and if the big questions around the team get answered when Zion and Brandon Ingram return to the court.

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Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were out for the New Orleans Pelicans in their preseason loss to Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls. Host Jake Madison breaks down the rough night for the Pels including the starting backcourt of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Devonte Graham struggling. Should there be any takeaways from a game like this? Or just forget about it and move on. Plus, Jake looks ahead to tonight's matchup with the Utah Jazz.

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