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This week on [Podcast Name], we dive deep into the New Orleans Pelicans’ offseason decisions. Should the team consider trading Zion Williamson, especially if they land Cooper Flagg? Will CJ McCollum be on the move after another strong season?

🏀 March Madness & Tanking – With injuries piling up, is tanking the best move for the Pelicans? We break down why it might be the tough but right decision.

🤕 Injury Concerns – With key players like Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy undergoing surgeries, how will injuries impact next season?

🔍 Role Player Watch – Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, and Jordan Hawkins have shown promise. Can they take the next step? Plus, what’s the future for Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown?

💡 Guard Depth & Trade Scenarios – The Pelicans have a loaded backcourt. How will that impact offseason moves?

Tune in for all this and more as we break down the Pelicans’ path forward!

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Key Takeaways:

✔️ Trey Murphy’s Struggles – Can he handle physical defenses? Is he overthinking on the court?

✔️ Zion Williamson’s Resurgence – Gaining attention again, playing more minutes, but how can the Pelicans maximize his impact within his minutes restriction?

✔️ Karlo Matkovic & Yves Missi – Their growth has been impressive. Can they be interchangeable bigs moving forward?

✔️ Jose Alvarado’s Breakout Season – Has he proven to be a key rotation player in the NBA?

✔️ Jordan Hawkins’ Shooting – Struggling with back issues, but showing flashes of athleticism. Can he find his rhythm?

✔️ Mo Bamba’s Debut – A mixed performance on a 10-day contract. Is he a long-term fit for the Pelicans?

✔️ CJ McCollum & Bruce Brown – Should their minutes be adjusted?

💬 What do you think? Should the Pelicans make adjustments to their rotation? Can they overcome their size and physicality issues? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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🏀 Building Around Zion: The Future of the Pelicans | Full Breakdown

🚨 Is Point Zion the Future of the Pelicans? 🚨 In this deep dive, we break down Zion Williamson’s growth, his impact on both ends of the floor, and what the Pelicans need to build around him to compete at the highest level.

🔥 Zion’s Recent Growth:

✅ First Career Triple-Double (in just 30 minutes!)

✅ 39 Career Double-Doubles (6 this season in just 24 games)

✅ Career Highs in Rebounds, Assists, Blocks, Steals, and FG Attempts

✅ +14.4 On/Off Differential (Top 5 in the NBA per Cleaning the Glass)

✅ Defensive Improvement – Taking on a bigger challenge with Trey Murphy

🛠 What Do the Pelicans Need Around Zion?

🔹 More Shooters – Pelicans rank 24th in 3PT% and 25th in 3PA

🔹 More Size & Strength – Struggles vs. physical teams (23rd in rebounds per game)

🔹 More Rim Attackers – 23rd in the NBA in paint touches per game

🔹 Dejounte Murray & Herb Jones – How their return can elevate this squad

📈 Roster Development & Key Takeaways:

🔸 Yves Missi’s Potential – Leads rookies in double-doubles but needs consistency

🔸 Karlo Matkovic’s Growth – Can he be a rotation piece?

🔸 Jordan Hawkins’ Struggles – Injuries affecting his game?

🔸 The Weight Room is Calling – Why Murphy, Matkovic, Boston, Jones, Hawkins all need to bulk up

👀 Evaluating the New Guys:

✔️ Kelly Olynyk’s Fit – Spacing & high-IQ plays helping Zion thrive

❌ Bruce Brown’s Struggles – Is he the right fit or just a “tough guy” without a role?

📉 Trey Murphy’s Growing Pains:

⚡ Efficiency struggles as a primary ball-handler

⚡ Needs to attack the basket more & stay aggressive

⚡ Disappearing during games? (21 PTS in 1st half, only 5 shots in 2nd half)

⚡ When Zion is off, the offense must run through Trey!

📅 Next Up: Can the Pelicans make the right moves before the postseason? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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In this episode of New Orleans Basketball, host Raphael Rattler breaks down the New Orleans Pelicans' 114-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs. After a tough first half, the Pelicans exploded with a 74-point second half performance, out-rebounding the Spurs by 23 and dominating the paint with 58 points. The episode delves into the impact of the Pelicans' bigger lineup, with standout performances from Kelly Olynyk (14 points, 15 rebounds), Carlo Mavic (career-high 19 points), and Zion Williamson. Plus, a look at how Zion's role as a "point guard" is evolving, and the continued development of young players like Trey Murphy, Jose Alvarado, and Carlo Mavic.

Key Takeaways:

Zion's evolving role as a point guard
Kelly Olynyk's impact on the Pelicans' offense and defense
The Pelicans' versatility with big lineups
Rookie Carlo Mavic’s growth and confidence
A deep dive into Trey Murphy's shooting struggles and improvements
Bruce Brown's struggles and the potential impact of Brandon Boston
Stay updated with the latest Pelicans analysis, news, and game breakdowns by tuning in to this episode! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Pelicans coverage!

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Recapping the New Orleans Pelicans 103 - 111 loss on the road to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Raphael & Garrick Rattler talk All-Star weekend, what to look for the remainder of the Pelicans game this year, and if Trey Murphy III has a shot to be an All-Star next season.

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Raphael  & Garrick Rattler breakdown the comments from David Griffin after hosting his first press conference since the Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors.

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Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Brandon Ingram trade to the Toronto Raptors and what that means for the Pelicans moving forward.

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Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the tough 0-3 week from the Pelicans, Zion's resurgence, early game struggles, and what the Pelicans will do with at the quickly approaching NBA trade deadline.

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Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans recent 4 game win streak. How much of it is the opponent and how much have the Pelicans found their rhythm? With the trade deadline quickly approaching, what do the Pelicans need to add to their roster? All that and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.