NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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? 🎙️ New Orleans.Basketball Hosted by Raphael Rattler & Garrick “G-Money” Rattler Follow us on Twitter/X, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball — no E 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 💬 Comment below: What grade would YOU give the Bennedict Mathurin trade? #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #BennedictMathurin #SaddiqBey #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #JeremiahFears #NBA #PelicansBasketball #NOLA

Send us Fan Mail 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! ————————————————————————Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (No "E")👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for weekly Pelicans coverage, NBA analysis, trade discussions, game breakdowns, and offseason updates. #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #NBA #ZionWilliamson #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #JordanPoole #JamahlMosley #NBAPodcast #PelicansPodcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 Do you think the Pelicans should prioritize winning now, or developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen for the future? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly New Orleans Pelicans analysis, NBA news, trade discussions, film breakdowns, and live reactions. Follow us everywhere: 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball (No “E” in Basketball!) #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #NBASummerLeague #NBA #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen #JoeDumars #JamahlMoseley

Send us Fan Mail 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? 👇 Join the conversation! 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? ⸻ Follow New Orleans.Basketball 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball

Send us Fan Mail 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? NBA DRAFT TALK • 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? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow New Orleans.Basketball 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Share 🏀 #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #NBADraft #JoeDumars #JamahlMosley #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen #NBA #NBATradeRumors #PelicansNews #YvesMissi #HerbJones

Send us Fan Mail 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. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Would you trade Trey Murphy? What would it take for you to move him? Are the Pelicans closer to the playoffs or another rebuild? ⸻ Follow New Orleans.Basketball 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Share 🏀 #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #TreyMurphy #ZionWilliamson #JoeDumars #JamahlMosley #NBA #NBATradeRumors #PelicansNews #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen #JordanPoole #HerbJones #YvesMissi #SaddiqBey

Send us Fan Mail 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? 📲 Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E) 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for Pelicans coverage all offseason long

Send us Fan Mail 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. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E) 👍 Like the episode & 🔔 Subscribe for more Pelicans content

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for detailed New Orleans Pelicans analysis, roster breakdowns, and NBA talk. Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down everything from the Pelicans end-of-season press conference, to Zion Williamson’s accountability, Joe Dumars’ vision, and what’s next for the franchise heading into the offseason. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E) 👍 Like the episode & 🔔 Subscribe for Pelicans content all offseason long #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBAPodcast #JoeDumars #JamesBorrego #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #TreyMurphy #NBAPlayoffs #PelicansBasketball

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to NewOrleans.Basketball, your go-to source for real New Orleans Pelicans analysis, roster breakdowns, and NBA discussion. Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down what’s happening with the Pelicans as the season winds down. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E) 👍 Like the episode & 🔔 Subscribe for more Pelicans content #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBAPodcast #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #PelicansBasketball #NBAAnalysis

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to New Orleans.Basketball, your home for detailed New Orleans Pelicans analysis, roster breakdowns, and NBA discussion. Hosted by Raphael Rattler alongside Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down everything happening with the Pelicans as the season winds down. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode and subscribe for more Pelicans content. Key Topics in This Episode 1️⃣ What to Watch in the Final 16 Games With 8 home games and 8 road games, plus three back-to-backs, we’re watching: • Can Dejounte Murray unlock the Pelicans’ fast break offense? • Will the defense show more accountability vs playoff teams? • What does the rotation look like moving forward? • Are DeAndre Jordan’s minutes more valuable than Karlo Matkovic’s development? ⸻ 2️⃣ What We’ve Learned About Borrego’s Lineups James Borrego has hinted that tough rotation decisions are coming now that the roster is healthier. Current lineup trends: • Yves Missi should start at center • Herb Jones may become a matchup-based starter • Saddiq Bey’s impact keeps growing • The rookies may be best used off the bench • Karlo Matkovic remains the only shooting big on the roster ⸻ 3️⃣ The Pelicans’ Hierarchy Problem Borrego recently mentioned that the team hasn’t fully defined its on-court hierarchy. Our thoughts: • Zion Williamson must be the focal point of the offense • Zion’s motor and consistency must improve • Dejounte Murray should elevate everyone around him • Trey Murphy has All-Star upside as a play finisher • The rookies are developing but not ready to lead yet ⸻ 4️⃣ Offseason Changes We’d Consider Beyond internal development, we discuss potential offseason changes: • Uniform redesign ideas (Tulane, LSU & Saints comparisons) • Whether James Borrego deserves the permanent head coaching job • Why Jordan Poole’s $32M contract might not fit the future ⸻ Pelicans Fans — What Do You Think? Should the Pelicans keep building around Zion, or is a bigger roster shake-up coming? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ⸻ 📺 Subscribe for more Pelicans coverage all season long. ⸻ Hashtags #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBADraft #DejounteMurray #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #NBA #PelicansBasketball #NBAPodcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of New Orleans.Basketball 🏀 Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler. The New Orleans Pelicans (15–41) are 14th in the West, 12 games out of the Play-In — and realistically, the postseason isn’t happening. With 26 games left, what should Pelicans fans actually be watching for? #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #DejounteMurray #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #PelicansPodcast #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen

Send us Fan Mail The New Orleans Pelicans (12–36) pull out a gritty 104–95 win over the Spurs in San Antonio, and several important trends are starting to take shape as the NBA trade deadline approaches. From rotation changes to Zion’s growing control of games — and real questions about Jordan Poole’s future — we break it all down. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for Pelicans content & trade deadline coverage #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #JordanPoole #SaddiqBey #JaMorant #NBA #PelicansTalk #NBATradeDeadline #PelicansSpurs

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄 The New Orleans Pelicans (8–23) are quietly 5–1 over their last 6 games, playing their best basketball of the season — and an identity is starting to form. With Zion Williamson gaining rhythm, elite paint scoring, and defensive activity trending up, we break down what’s real, what’s fragile, and what has to improve as the Pelicans close out 2025. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to the channel #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #PelicansTalk #PelicansSuns #NBAPodcast #PelicansBasketball #SmoothieKingCenter

Send us Fan Mail The New Orleans Pelicans (6–22) pulled off the largest comeback in franchise history, erasing a 25-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 133–128 at the Smoothie King Center — and it came with a MAJOR coaching decision. Twitter | Instagram | TikTok 👉 @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 💬 Drop your thoughts: Was Borrego right to bench Zion? #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #PelicansRockets #LargestComeback #JamesBorrego #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #SaddiqBey #PelicansPodcast #NBAPodcast #SmoothieKingCenter

Send us Fan Mail Zion Williamson returned two weeks early, came off the bench for the first time in his career, and immediately looked like the best player on the floor. With improved health, better chemistry, and James Borrego settling into the head coaching role, the Pelicans are quietly playing their best basketball of the season. In this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, we break down what’s real, what’s sustainable, and what to watch next 👇 🟣 Zion Williamson Returns Early — What Did We Learn? 🟣 Why the Pelicans Are Playing Better Basketball 🟣 Roles Are Becoming Clear 🟣 James Borrego’s Impact 🟣 Rotation Questions Going Forward 🟣 What to Watch vs the Rockets 🎙️ Hosted by Raphael Rattler 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode | 🔔 Subscribe for Pelicans coverage all season long #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #JamesBorrego #NBABasketball #PelicansNation #NBAAnalysis #ZionReturn

Send us Fan Mail With Zion likely out all of December, the Pelicans are getting a preview of the future. On this episode we breakdown if Zion Williamson & Derik Queen can co-exist, the problem with the Pelicans defense, Fears & Queen chances at ROTY, and what to look forward to in the game vs the Portland Trailblazers. #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #SaddiqBey #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #JordanPoole #NOLA #PelicansNation

Send us Fan Mail The New Orleans Pelicans are drowning in injuries again, and fans everywhere are asking the same question: Is something fundamentally broken inside the Pelicans’ medical & performance process, or is this just extreme caution? Year after year, same story. Something is off. Rundown: 🔥 Pelicans Injury Crisis — What Is Going On? 🟣 2. What Has Borrego Shown (Despite a 1–8 Start)? 🟣 3. Roster Trends Through 21 Games 🟣 4. Pelicans vs Timberwolves — What to Watch For #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #JamesBorrego #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #DerikQueen #SaddiqBey #PelicansInjuries #NBANews #NOBBasketball

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for smart, detailed, no-nonsense Pelicans analysis. The New Orleans Pelicans might finally be turning a corner. Even with injuries stacking up—Herb Jones (calf strain), Karlo Matkovic (calf), Dejounte Murray (Achilles), and Jordan Poole just now returning to basketball activities—this team might be beginning to understand what works and who they are offensively #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #DerikQueen #SaddiqBey #JeremiahFears #JamesBorrego #NOBBasketball #PelicansVsGrizzlies #NBAAnalysis #NOLA Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E). Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for daily Pelicans content!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for real Pelicans breakdowns. The Pels finally get Zion Williamson back, James Borrego rolls out a new starting lineup, and suddenly this team looks… alive again. Tonight we’re breaking down the Pelicans’ progress, Derik Queen’s shocking rise, how Zion’s return changes everything, and what this means heading into Saturday’s matchup vs the Dallas Mavericks. Twitter / IG / TikTok → @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts — Is this growth or schedule luck? 🔔 Subscribe for daily Pelicans breakdowns #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansBasketball #NOP #DerikQueen #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #JamesBorrego #NBA #MavericksVsPelicans #PelicansHighlights #NOLA