Locked On Pelicans

The Boston Celtics just won the NBA Title and the New Orleans Pelicans should learn lessons from them regarding Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Should the Pels have patience with their two stars? Jake Madison says they shouldn't fall into a trap with that. Plus, how important is shooting for the Pels, and is someone like Kristaps Porzingis available in a trade? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Zion Williamson is primed to have his best season ever next year for the New Orleans Pelicans. Jake Madison explains why Zion will be in shape to start next year with the Pels and how that will make a big difference. Plus, if Zion works on his handle and jumper, along with a better defined offensive role, he could make an All-NBA team. And if the Pels trade for a 2nd round pick in the NBA Draft who should they take? Jake says Jonathan Mogbo, Adem Bona, and Cam Spencer are names to watch. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

While we wait to figure out where the New Orleans Pelicans will trade Brandon Ingram, Jake Madison says it will be more complicated than you think. Jake takes a look at the trades David Griffin has made for the Pels to see if we can get any insight. It could be a three team deal involving teams that haven't come up in trade rumors so far like the Chicago Bulls and Zach Lavine or the Golden State Warriors and Chris Paul. Plus, how big of a deal is Fred Vinson leaving to go to the Detroit Pistons? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It's a mailbag edition of Locked On Pelicans. Jake Madison gives you his best guess about the future of the Smoothie King Center or even a new arena for the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, was it a mistake to trade away Jrue Holiday? And the Pels released their preseason schedule and two big things are missing. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Paul George in a Pelicans uniform next to Zion Williamson??? It might sound crazy but Jake Madison lays out the reasoning for New Orleans to make a blockbuster trade centered around Paul George and Russell Westbrook in exchange for Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. Plus, there is a plan to start over if it doesn't work out. And what happens if James Borrego takes the Los Angeles Lakers or Cleveland Cavaliers head coach position? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

If the New Orleans Pelicans want to get a trade done quickly around Brandon Ingram the Cleveland Cavaliers are the key team. Jake Madison explains why the Cavs could help the Pels in a Brandon Ingram trade. But if they aren't interested in moving Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, or Evan Mobley does it actually make it harder to trade BI? Plus, would you draft Tyler Smith of the G-League Ignite with the 21st pick? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassed by Dan Hurley turning down the offer to be their next head coach and while it's fun to laugh about it, Jake Madison says it has big implications on the New Orleans Pelicans trading away Brandon Ingram. Plus, Dalton Knecht from Tennessee is a guy the Pels should look into trading up for. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans need to replenish their depth around Zion Williamson this offseason and the NBA Draft and the 21st pick have the ability to do just that. Jake Madison looks at Carlton 'Bub' Carrington out of Pittsburg, Tristan Da Silva from Colorado, and Johnny Furphy out of Kansas as guys who can make an immediate impact for the Pels. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Trading for Trae Young, drafting Zach Edey is how the New Orleans Pelicans have a perfect but realistic offseason according to Jake Madison. Jake explains why those are the moves the Pels need to make to keep building around Zion Williamson. He also goes into the free agents the Pels need to sign, what their salary cap situation looks like, other trades to make, and a big move with CJ McCollum. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans are still looking to trade Brandon Ingram and De'Aaron Fox should be the top player on their list. Jake Madison looks at how Fox would fit next to Zion Williamson and what it would means for the Pels. But if you can't land Fox in a trade then maybe the Pels should just keep Brandon Ingram. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The NBA Draft is quickly coming up for the New Orleans Pelicans. The good news is they can draft a quality player 21st overall. Rajon Rondo, Tyrese Maxey and others have all be drafted in that spot. Jake Madison looks at who could become a starter next to Zion Williamson. Plus, we have an update on the Los Angeles Lakers next head coach between JJ Redick and James Borrego. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The NBA Finals start this week between Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Jake Madison says there are a lot of lessons for the New Orleans Pelicans to learn from. Starting with the need to acquire top end talent. Could Trae Young have the same effect with Zion Williamson as Kyrie Irving does with the Mavs? Are there similarities between Jason Kidd and Willie Green? Plus, role players for the Pels are more important than you might think. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Reports say that the Golden State Warriors are NOT interested in trading for Brandon Ingram to pair with Steph Curry. Jake Madison makes sense of why that is and what it means for Ingram's trade market. Even so, the New Orleans Pelicans should go after Chris Paul to put next to Zion Williamson and it might be cheaper than you think. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

General Manager Trajan Langdon is leaving the New Orleans Pelicans and heading to the Detroit Pistons. Jake Madison explains who the Pels will hire to replace him and what it means going forward--including how it complicates a Brandon Ingram trade. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The perfect trade target for the New Orleans Pelicans does exist and it is Donovan Mitchell from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jake Madison looks at what Spida would look like next to Zion Williamson on the Pels. But why stop with Mitchell? New Orleans could get BOTH Jarrett Allen and Mitchell in the same trade for Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. Or is Darius Garland a better alternative? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…