Locked On Pelicans

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…  

It's about time for Herb Jones to make the NBA's All-Defensive First Team! Today he did and Jake Madison explains why that makes him the backbone of the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, is there any point in drafting a rookie for the Pels if Willie Green won't play him? Does that mean it's better to trade back in the draft and stockpile 2nd round picks? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The trade market in the NBA is still slow but a new favorite has emerged in the Brandon Ingram sweepstakes. Jake Madison looks at why the Orlando Magic are the favroites to trade for Brandon Ingram and if Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs are off the table what could the New Orleans Pelicans get in return? Plus, CJ McCollum won the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award and Herb Jones could have an award coming later today! Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Bronny James might be the most scrutinized prospect in the NBA Draft because of his father LeBron James. Jake Madison looks at Bronny as an NBA prospect and answers the question if the New Orleans Pelicans should draft him. Could they actually get LeBron James to pair with Zion Williamson. If you don't get LeBron does Bronny make sense for the Pels? Plus, what do the Pelicans need to do in the 2nd round of the draft? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to hire a new head coach and the New Orleans Pelicans are vest invested in the result. Jake Madison says if the Lakers hire JJ Redick to be their next coach then the Pels should defer their 2024 draft pick to 2025. That means you're betting against LeBron James but the result could land a better player next to Zion Williamson. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It's a LIVE episode of Locked On Pelicans as Jake Madison looks at if Trae Young or Dejounte Murray is the better fit for New Orleans and Zion Williamson. And does Brandon Ingram have to be included in a trade? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The way the NBA Draft Combine is going means the New Orleans Pelicans could draft someone like Zach Edey, Yves Missi, Kel'el Ware, or Kyle Filipowski to be their next starting center. Jake Madison explains how doing so makes it even easier to move Brandon Ingram in a trade this offseason. Plus, keep an eye out on Dalton Knecht, Donovan Clingan, and Rob Dillingham as trade up prospects for the Pels to put next to Zion Williamson. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

We're expecting changes to come to the New Orleans Pelicans roster this season and Brandon Ingram is likely on the move, but new rumors say the coaching staff and front office could be in for shakeups as well. Jake Madison looks at James Borrego being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers and Trajan Langdon potential going to the Detroit Pistons and what it means for the Pels. Plus, could the NBA Combine reveal the ideal front court partner for Zion Williamson? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans are in a great position to trade Brandon Ingram after the results of the NBA's Draft Lottery. Jake Madison explains why the Atlanta Hawks getting the number 1 picks means they are more likely to trade Trae Young or Dejounte Murray, and why the Detroit Pistons falling to 5 means they will be desperate to make a move. Plus, could the Houston Rockets be a team to keep an eye on as well? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans would be justified if they want to move on from Head Coach Willie Green this offseason. Jake Madison looks overall at the job Willie Green has done and makes the case for why the Pels would make that decision and it ties into something that David Griffin recently said. But since Zion Williamson has a good relationship with coach Green would it be better to keep him? And what does the Phoenix Suns firing Frank Vogel mean to the Pelicans? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Trae Young just witch agents from Klutch to CAA and while it may not seem like a big move, Jake Madison tells you why that could get him traded to the New Orleans Pelicans to play alongside Zion Williamson. Plus, it's not a big deal, and in fact a good thing, that Brandon Ingram and head coach Willie Green got into it during the Pels playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And who is safe on the roster for next season? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…