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RANKINGS: Should Trey Murphy or Zion Williamson LEAD Pelicans? Ranking Top 7 Players

New Orleans Pelicans’ roster ranking sparks heated debate: is Trey Murphy the team’s new top star, or can Zion Williamson reclaim his crown? Jake Madison breaks down who

HAMMERED: NBA ENFORCES Salary Cap Rules—What the Punishment Means for Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard

NBA drops the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers with an unprecedented penalty: five first-round picks forfeited, a $30 million fine for Steve Ballmer, and sweeping execu

BELIEF: Pelicans BET on Trey Murphy III's Star Potential—Will He Become an NBA All-Star?

New Orleans Pelicans double down on Trey Murphy III’s star potential, placing a premium on his future in the NBA. Is Murphy primed for an All-Star leap, or have the Pelic

POTENTIAL: Karlo Matkovic EMERGES as the Pelicans’ Most Versatile Offensive Center Yet

New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal decision at center—can Karlo Matkovic’s versatile offensive arsenal finally solve the team’s biggest weakness? Jake Madison examines M

EVOLUTION: Can Yves Missi SOLVE the New Orleans Pelicans' Center Crisis?

New Orleans Pelicans’ center Yves Missi dominates FIBA World Cup qualifying with Cameroon—could his breakout performance finally solve the Pelicans’ biggest roster issue

BREAKTHROUGH: Will Bennedict Mathurin EVOLVE Into Valuable Playmaker for the Pelicans?

New Orleans Pelicans bet on Bennedict Mathurin’s untapped potential rather than instant stardom. Can the 24-year-old wing evolve from a straight-line scorer into a legiti

STEAL: Pelicans SIGN Benedict Mathurin Cheap—How Will This Move TRANSFORM New Orleans’ Rotation?

New Orleans Pelicans land Bennedict Mathurin on a bargain deal, but where does he fit in the rotation? Can Mathurin’s elite ability to draw fouls ignite the Pelicans’ off

COSTLY MYSTERY: Bennedict Mathurin Sign-and-Trade for New Orleans Pelicans Could SHAKE Roster

New Orleans Pelicans weigh a costly Bennedict Mathurin pursuit as roster questions mount. With trade talks centering on Jordan Hawkins and a looming early September deadl

RIM PRESSURE: Why the Pelicans MUST UNLEASH Zion Williamson’s Free Throw ATTACK

New Orleans Pelicans’ relentless rim pressure fuels one of the NBA’s top free throw rates—but can Zion Williamson and company convert those aggressive drives into more th

DIRECTIONLESS: Are Zion Williamson and Derik Queen DOOMED by Pelicans’ Current Front Office?

New Orleans Pelicans land a harsh ranking from CBS Sports—just 29th out of 30 NBA front offices. Can Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver silence the doubters? Jake Madison breaks

ADAPTATION: Why Zion Williamson Must CHANGE for Derik Queen & the Pelicans to CONTEND

Zion Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans hangs in the balance—can he and rookie Derik Queen truly form a winning duo? Jake Madison breaks down why the onus

SCANDAL: Why the New Orleans Pelicans MUST Worry About Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and Salary Cap

Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers contract controversy could tip the NBA’s balance of power—should New Orleans Pelicans fans be worried? Host Jake Madison breaks down how Steve Ba

CLARITY: New Orleans Pelicans Roster Set With Trendon Watford, Malik Dia—Who EARNS The Edge?

New Orleans Pelicans set their roster, but questions loom as battles for key roles ignite in training camp. Trendon Watford locks into the 15th roster spot with a partial

UNDERRATED SIGNING: Pelicans SECURE Trendon Watford—Will He ELEVATE the Team Behind Zion Williamson?

New Orleans Pelicans take a calculated offseason risk by signing Trendon Watford on a fully guaranteed veteran minimum deal. Can Watford’s versatile playmaking and potent

TRANSFORMATION: Do the New Orleans Pelicans NEED to DOMINATE Early or Trust a Late-Season Run?

New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal question: can a slow start under new head coach Jamahl Mosley turn into a real contender’s run, or will early stumbles dictate another

MUST-WIN: New Orleans Pelicans Face Crucial Start—Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy MUST Deliver Early

New Orleans Pelicans face a make-or-break start as the NBA schedule drops, with Zion Williamson and company under pressure to prove this core can contend. Are early seaso

Are New Orleans Pelicans Too AFRAID to Pick a Path With Zion Williamson and Derik Queen?

New Orleans Pelicans face mounting frustration as their quiet offseason sparks debate—are fans overreacting, or is the front office’s “discipline” approach a misstep? Hos

DISCIPLINE Isn’t Inaction: New Orleans Pelicans COULD STILL Pull Off Trades This Offseason

New Orleans Pelicans hit a crossroads as trade rumors swirl around Bennedict Mathurin. Will a disciplined approach pay off, or could inaction force a rebuild sooner than

Joe Dumars Explains the Offseason, Why DISCIPLINE is a RISKY Bet For New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans’ quiet offseason sparks big questions: is Joe Dumars’ new “discipline” the right path to building around Zion Williamson? Jake Madison breaks down Du

STRETCH TRAP: Why the Pelicans Waiving Jordan Poole WON’T Unlock Bennedict Mathurin Signing

New Orleans Pelicans confront tough CBA realities as cap-space maneuvers lose their shine. Can waiving or stretching costly contracts like Jordan Poole or Jordan Hawkins