Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans

Coach Gibson Pyper of Half Court Hoops joins the show to talk all things about the 17th overall pick Trey Murphy III. Coach Pyper coached Murphy in high school and worked with him in the leadup to the NBA Draft. What skills will get Murphy on the court and what will keep him out there? What are the expectations for Summer League and what should Murphy work on as he transitions to the NBA. All that and more and we get you set for Murphy to make his Pelicans debut sometime next week.

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The New Orleans Pelicans announced the rest of head coach Willie Green's coaching staff and a surprise name was on there: Mike D'Antoni. What exactly will his role be and what will he bring to the Pels? Seven seconds or less built around Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram? Plus, Jake rants about why exactly New Orleans isn't a free agent destination. It's part on the city and part on the franchise. Then he looks at the Western Conference after free agency settles

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The start of free agency hasn't looked great for the New Orleans Pelicans as they look to get Zion Williamson into the playoffs. Losing Lonzo Ball, trading away a first round pick for Devonte' Graham. But there seems to be a missing piece that would have everything suddenly make sense. Jake explains what that is and why the Pels might be going this route. Is it a guy like Buddy Hield or Harrison Barnes? Could it be Fred VanVleet? But what happens if nothing ends up happening? How high are the stakes to get this right.

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It was a busy for the New Orleans Pelicans on the opening day of free agency. Immediately they lost Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls but replaced him hours later with Devonte' Graham from the Charlotte Hornets. Jake breaks down both moves and explains why those were just the start of what the Pels are doing this offseason to build a winner around Zion Williamson.

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It looks like Kyle Lowry to the New Orleans Pelicans may not be happening. If that is the case what is Plan B? Chris Paul? Looking to sign and trade Lonzo Ball? Jake breaks down the different plans the Pels may take in free agency to put a winner around Zion Williamson and Lonzo Ball. He also explains how the Pelicans are approaching free agency from a salary cap perspective.

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With the 17th overall pick the New Orleans Pelicans selected Trey Murphy III out of Virginia. This is a guy the Pels locked in on early to space the court for Zion Williamson. Jake takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of your newest Pelican on both offense and defense. And in the 2nd round the Pelicans picked Herb Jones out of Alabama. What doe the versatile wing bring to the team and will he spend most of his time in the G-League? Plus, what does cash considerations mean?

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The NBA Draft is finally here. With the 17th pick in the NBA Draft the New Orleans Pelicans select...? Jake breaks down the prime prospects the Pelicans might take at 17...if they keep the pick. How would Trey Murphy, Cameron Thomas, Chris Duarte, or Ziaire Williams look next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram? Plus he looks at targets the Pels may pick with the four 2nd round picks. And he let's you know what to expect at the start of the draft.

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Willie Green was introduced as the next head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. Jake breaks down his press conference, why he thinks the Pels can take the next step, his fit within the organization, and his connection with Zion Williamson. Plus, updates on the assistant coaching front. Then Jake takes a look at what the Pelicans may do with the 17th pick in tomorrow's NBA draft.

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The New Orleans Pelicans look to be big spenders in free agency after agreeing to a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to clear up to $36 million in cap space. Out is the 10th pick, Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams, in comes the 17th pick and Jonas Valančiūnas. But this deal wasn't really about the players or picks, it is about the cap space. Do the Pels have someone in mind to pair with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram? Or maybe multiple players? Jake breaks down the first domino in a busy offseason for the Pels.

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Rumors are flying that the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to trade the 10th pick. While they'd like to get some help now, they may use the 10th pick to dump Eric Bledsoe. Jake explains why the Pels are looking to do so and it's to make a splash in free agency or the trade market. Hear the breakdown for the salary cap and what names the Pels may look to add next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.

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