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The New Orleans Pelicans brought practice to St. Augustine High School’s Purple Knights arena! What stood out—and what could surprise fans when the team takes the floor for its first preseason game?

On Episode 276 of New Orleans.Basketball, Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler discuss the atmosphere at St. Augustine, their biggest Pelicans practice takeaways, and what they’re watching heading into preseason.

In this episode:
🏀 The energy inside the Purple Knights arena
🏀 Standout observations from Pelicans practice
🏀 What fans could be surprised to see in the preseason opener

What are you most excited to see from the Pelicans in preseason? Let us know in the comments!

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Zion Williamson’s contract future, the Pelicans’ biggest training camp battles, and the case for Yves Missi as the starting center headline this episode of New Orleans.Basketball.

Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down New Orleans Pelicans Media Day and the lineup questions that could shape the season. What should fans make of Joe Dumars’ approach to Zion’s next contract—and who has the most to prove in camp?

In this episode:
🏀 Pelicans Media Day takeaways: Joe Dumars on Zion’s development and Jamahl Mosley on his passing ability
🏀 Trey Murphy’s scoring growth and why Derik Queen’s three-point shot matters next to Zion
🏀 Herb Jones vs. Saddiq Bey: Who should start—and who should close?
🏀 Bennedict Mathurin vs. Jordan Poole: The battle for the sixth-man role, off-ball impact, and defensive consistency
🏀 AJ Johnson vs. Kobe Bufkin: An overlooked competition at point guard
🏀 Why Yves Missi deserves confidence as the Pelicans’ starting center and defensive anchor

Which training camp battle are you watching most closely? Should Yves Missi be the unquestioned starting center? Drop your takes in the comments.

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The New Orleans Pelicans are making moves with training camp right around the corner.

Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the Pelicans’ latest moves and what they tell us about the identity Joe Dumars and the organization are building in New Orleans.

🔥 Bennedict Mathurin is officially a New Orleans Pelican.

The Pelicans send Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy out in the deal. Was the price worth it? We discuss why Hawkins never quite found his place in New Orleans, why losing Peavy could hurt, and what Mathurin brings to the Pelicans’ second unit.

Mathurin gives New Orleans another aggressive scorer who can create his own shot, attack the rim, get to the free-throw line and potentially become a major weapon off the bench.

💰 Saddiq Bey gets his extension.

New Orleans locks up Bey on a 3-year, $55 million extension, and Joe Dumars has made it clear that Bey represents the type of player the Pelicans want their team to embody.

We discuss why Bey’s shooting, professionalism, age, demeanor and complementary play style make him such an interesting long-term fit around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones and the Pelicans’ young core.

🏀 Where does Mathurin fit?

Could he become the Pelicans’ sixth man? How does his arrival impact Jordan Poole? Is he a better off-ball fit than Bryce McGowens? And could we see Mathurin playing alongside Jeremiah Fears?

Then we zoom out and look at the bigger picture.

With training camp only 10 days away, preseason 17 days away, and the season opener against the Indiana Pacers 32 days away, what should we expect from this new-look Pelicans team?

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Welcome to another episode of New Orleans.Basketball! I'm your host Raphael Rattler, joined by my brother Garrick "G-Money" Rattler, breaking down everything happening with the New Orleans Pelicans.

We also rank the 10 biggest player and coaching developments that could determine whether the Pelicans take a major step forward during the 2026 NBA season.

Do you think Zion Williamson is the biggest X-factor this season, or is another Pelicans player more important to the team's success?

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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The New Orleans Pelicans are betting on themselves heading into the 2026 NBA season, but what does success actually look like?

On this episode of New Orleans.Basketball, Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Pelicans, including why Trey Murphy is still on the roster, what we learned from NBA Summer League, and who faces the most pressure entering the season.

We also debate whether making the Play-In Tournament would be considered a successful season, how much pressure is on Zion Williamson to prove he’s “the guy,” and whether rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen can change the franchise’s long-term outlook.

Topics Discussed:

🏀 Trey Murphy remains with the Pelicans
🏀 Pelicans Summer League takeaways
🏀 What defines a successful 2026 season?
🏀 Is making the Play-In enough?
🏀 Can Zion Williamson finally lead a winning team?
🏀 Ranking the five people under the most pressure
🏀 Joe Dumars & Troy Weaver’s roster-building strategy
🏀 Extension candidates

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he New Orleans Pelicans have taken a much more cautious approach this offseason—but is that the right strategy after a 26-56 season?

In this episode, Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler discuss why Joe Dumars may be choosing patience over blockbuster moves, whether the Pelicans should still pursue a center upgrade, and which players they’re most excited to watch during NBA Summer League.

🏀 In this episode:

• Why the Pelicans have stayed quiet this offseason
• Is New Orleans making the right decision by competing instead of rebuilding?
• Why the Pelicans are rarely a free-agent destination
• Could waiting until the trade deadline be the smarter move?
• Which Pelicans veterans could still be moved?

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Would you trade for Walker Kessler?
Should the Pelicans make another move before the season?
Who are you most excited to watch in Summer League?

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The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and the New Orleans Pelicans have some major decisions to make.

Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the Pelicans’ biggest roster needs, discuss whether Joe Dumars should trade into the first round, and highlight a few intriguing second-round prospects who could fit the team’s vision moving forward.

We also discuss what the New York Knicks’ championship run means for the rest of the NBA, why two-way players are more important than ever, and what teams like the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama can learn from the Knicks’ success.

🏀 Topics Covered:

• What the Knicks’ title run teaches the NBA
• How Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs should respond
• Why two-way players matter more than ever
• Brandon Demas named Laketown Squadron Head Coach
• God Shammgod named Pelicans Summer League Head Coach

Big Questions:

• Do the Pelicans need a floor-spacing center?
• Is there room for a traditional backup big?
• Can Jordan Hawkins become the movement shooter they need?
• Is Bryce McGowens developing into a 3-and-D wing?
• Who becomes the emergency third ball handler?

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• Should the Pelicans trade into the first round?
• Why moving into the lottery likely doesn’t make sense
• Potential costs of acquiring a first-round pick
• Why late first-round and early second-round targets may be more realistic
• Second-round prospects to watch:

* Trevon Brazile (Arkansas)
* Bryce Hopkins (St. John’s)

👇 Let us know in the comments:

What is the Pelicans’ biggest roster need?
Should Joe Dumars trade into the first round?
Which prospect do you want New Orleans to target?

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The New Orleans Pelicans have officially entered a new era.

Joe Dumars and Jamahl Mosley have spoken, and now attention shifts to the biggest question facing the franchise: What comes next for the roster?

Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the Pelicans’ most realistic trade assets, discuss whether Trey Murphy should be considered untouchable, and debate if New Orleans is closer to a playoff push or a full rebuild.


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Joe Dumars makes his first major hire as the lead basketball executive for the New Orleans Pelicans:

➡️ Jamahl Mosley

After building the Orlando Magic into one of the NBA’s top defensive teams and developing stars like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs, Mosley now takes over a Pelicans roster built around:

* Zion Williamson
* Dejounte Murray
* Trey Murphy
* Jeremiah Fears
* Derik Queen
* Yves Missi
* Saddiq Bey

But is this the perfect hire for New Orleans… or are there red flags Pelicans fans should be concerned about?

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Welcome back to NewOrleans.Basketball, your go-to source for New Orleans Pelicans news, coaching updates, and NBA analysis.

Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down the latest Pelicans coaching search, key candidates, and what the 2026 NBA Playoffs are teaching teams like New Orleans.

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