Zion Williamson was nearly perfect for the New Orleans Pelicans in their win over the Detroit Pistons but Jake Madison doesn't think that's the biggest story about how the Pels went 2-0 over the weekend. The elite defense against the Miami Heat and the overall smart basketball play helped get victories while Brandon Ingram remains out with a knee injury.

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The New Orleans Pelicans just showed you why they are an ELITE defensive team | Zion almost perfect

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The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly brining in Zach Edey for a pre-draft workout. Jake Madison looks at how Edey would fit next to Zion Williamson on the Pels. While it's not an ideal fit Edey has so much talent and potential you might have to take him with the 21st pick in the NBA Draft. Plus, Jake says what the Pels should do about the 17th pick from the Los Angeles Lakers, and when might Brandon Ingram get traded?

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Here's how Zach Edey would fit next to Zion Williamson on the New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans need a new starting center to pair with Zion Williamson. Jake Madison says the Pels should trade for Naz Reid from the Minnesota Timberwolves or take DaRon Holmes II out of Dayton in the NBA Draft. Plus, should we worry if James Borrego takes leaves to become the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers?

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Naz Reid and DaRon Holmes II are PERFECT to pair with Zion Williamson on New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans want to shake up things next season and moving CJ McCollum to the bench as the 6th Man could do it. Jake Madison explains why it is a smart idea to change the starting lineup and looks at what the rotation would be around Zion Williamson. He also looks at how a Brandon Ingram trade could also influence things. Plus, May 28th is Not On Herb Day in Louisiana, and Bryson Graham has been promoted to General Manager for the Pels.

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6th Man? CJ McCollum should come off the bench for the New Orleans Pelicans next season

There are a lot of lessons for the New Orleans Pelicans to learn from the NBA Playoffs. Jake Madison says Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, and Kyrie Irving are showing the Pels the type of players to target in a Brandon Ingram trade to pair next to Zion Williamson. Plus, is it possible to get a lob threat for cheap or in free agency?

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, and Kyrie Irving are showing New Orleans Pelicans who to trade for

The New Orleans Pelicans have been here before and this time they need to make sure they keep James Borrego. Jake Madison talks about how Borrego is linked to the Cleveland Cavaliers and that it reminds him of when Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was an assistant on the Pels. Plus, how does this mean Brandon Ingram to the Cavs is off the table? Plus, should we make anything of the Pels shaking up the training staff?

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The New Orleans Pelicans just showed you why they are an ELITE defensive team | Zion almost perfect

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