# new orleans pelicans (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new orleans pelicans. Page: Feed: --- ## [STEAL: Pelicans SIGN Benedict Mathurin Cheap—How Will This Move TRANSFORM New Orleans’ Rotation?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-27 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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’ offense, or will his defensive struggles and shooting limitations cause new headaches? Jake Madison breaks down the impact of the two-year, $16 million contract for Mathurin, comparing it to past moves like Julius Randle’s prove-it… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/7c329c66-2544-4045-b729-5aecc0bc36ca/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=7c329c66-2544-4045-b729-5aecc0bc36ca&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [COSTLY MYSTERY: Bennedict Mathurin Sign-and-Trade for New Orleans Pelicans Could SHAKE Roster](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-26 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 deadline, salary cap maneuvering and potential draft pick sacrifices threaten to reshape the team’s future. Can the Pelicans navigate complex sign-and-trade logistics to land Mathurin without crippling their flexibility? Jake Madison… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/3548873a-3838-4002-a66b-5b014a7dceab/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=3548873a-3838-4002-a66b-5b014a7dceab&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [RIM PRESSURE: Why the Pelicans MUST UNLEASH Zion Williamson’s Free Throw ATTACK](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-25 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 three-point opportunities? Jake Madison breaks down how maximizing trips to the line should be central to the Pelicans’ identity, but warns that a lack of outside shooting remains a major roadblock for unlocking the team’s full… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/560f58a4-fd8f-4020-9dfa-5833ca3a9c84/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=560f58a4-fd8f-4020-9dfa-5833ca3a9c84&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [DIRECTIONLESS: Are Zion Williamson and Derik Queen DOOMED by Pelicans’ Current Front Office?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-24 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 down the criticism, spotlighting the lack of clear vision in building around Zion Williamson, rookie Derik Queen, and rising talent Jeremiah Fears. Is running it back with a 26-win formula the right call, or will this prove costly… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/590d4bef-c63b-4361-9990-f06d23b165a1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=590d4bef-c63b-4361-9990-f06d23b165a1&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [ADAPTATION: Why Zion Williamson Must CHANGE for Derik Queen & the Pelicans to CONTEND](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-21 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 is on Zion to adapt—expanding his off-ball movement, stepping up defensively, and finally developing that jumper—to unlock this frontcourt pairing’s full potential and define the next phase of his NBA career. The episode also… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/a55abc2e-b351-420e-8e62-adb0dd961e58/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=a55abc2e-b351-420e-8e62-adb0dd961e58&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [SCANDAL: Why the New Orleans Pelicans MUST Worry About Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and Salary Cap](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-20 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 Ballmer’s alleged salary cap circumvention scheme isn’t just a Los Angeles story, but a threat to competitive balance across the league. If owners can funnel money to star players outside the CBA, do mid- and small-market teams like… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/6cf7d252-6ec3-4891-b8da-d65e35f27184/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=6cf7d252-6ec3-4891-b8da-d65e35f27184&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [CLARITY: New Orleans Pelicans Roster Set With Trendon Watford, Malik Dia—Who EARNS The Edge?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-19 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 guarantee, while Malik Dia impresses on a two-way contract after a standout Summer League showing. Are cost-effective signings like Watford and Dia enough to strengthen the Pelicans’ depth, or will fringe moves leave gaps in the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/608cc095-54f2-4e87-ba86-1d5f146e33eb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=608cc095-54f2-4e87-ba86-1d5f146e33eb&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [UNDERRATED SIGNING: Pelicans SECURE Trendon Watford—Will He ELEVATE the Team Behind Zion Williamson?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-18 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 potential as a point forward provide the depth needed behind Zion Williamson, or does his defensive inconsistency leave more questions than answers for their frontcourt? Jake Madison breaks down the implications of Watford’s arrival,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/3c49cb3b-650e-41c4-93dc-cdb50753c63e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=3c49cb3b-650e-41c4-93dc-cdb50753c63e&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [TRANSFORMATION: Do the New Orleans Pelicans NEED to DOMINATE Early or Trust a Late-Season Run?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-17 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 year of missed potential? Jake Madison examines the stakes of the Pelicans’ season, focusing on how Zion Williamson’s defensive engagement, the development of Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen, and major shifts in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/dc9cedc0-845d-41ff-b210-fb77f0ef747c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=dc9cedc0-845d-41ff-b210-fb77f0ef747c&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [MUST-WIN: New Orleans Pelicans Face Crucial Start—Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy MUST Deliver Early](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-14 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 season struggles a sign it’s time to blow up the roster by the trade deadline? Jake Madison breaks down key stretches, including a winnable opening run, brutal road trips around Mardi Gras and Europe, and the daunting slate of 16… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/419754af-c56a-482c-ada0-adf6053cb370/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=419754af-c56a-482c-ada0-adf6053cb370&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FftOJKeiMMUP) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Are New Orleans Pelicans Too AFRAID to Pick a Path With Zion Williamson and Derik Queen?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-13 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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? Hosts Jake Madison and Dylan Sanders break down the impact of Joe Dumars’ strategy, the team’s two-timeline dilemma, and the uncertainty surrounding key roster decisions. With Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy at the heart of trade… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/40f6a0ec-f976-4bdf-8781-486cbda15785/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=40f6a0ec-f976-4bdf-8781-486cbda15785&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [DISCIPLINE Isn’t Inaction: New Orleans Pelicans COULD STILL Pull Off Trades This Offseason](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-12 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 expected? Jake Madison breaks down the front office’s strategy, the league-wide perception of the Pelicans as an easy target after the Derik Queen deal, and why a potential Jarrett Allen–Herb Jones swap with the Cavaliers could… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/c7ef5f91-14ef-4f26-bee6-2584803e8d3f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=c7ef5f91-14ef-4f26-bee6-2584803e8d3f&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [Joe Dumars Explains the Offseason, Why DISCIPLINE is a RISKY Bet For New Orleans Pelicans](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-11 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The 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 Dumars’ revealing interview, examining the front office’s shift from last summer’s aggressive deals—like trading for Jordan Poole and moving up for Derik Queen—to this year’s risk-averse, patient approach. Key topics include the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/a726e845-a141-422e-9e55-30e1c59641c2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=a726e845-a141-422e-9e55-30e1c59641c2&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [STRETCH TRAP: Why the Pelicans Waiving Jordan Poole WON’T Unlock Bennedict Mathurin Signing](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-10 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ 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 really unlock the flexibility needed to pursue Bennedict Mathurin or even Peyton Watson? Jake Madison breaks down the hidden pitfalls of stretching deals under the new NBA collective bargaining agreement and spotlights how luxury… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/44f38228-46d0-4f80-bcd3-e48601450fd1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=44f38228-46d0-4f80-bcd3-e48601450fd1&feed=dWDcvyl9) ## [DIRECTION: Why the New Orleans Pelicans Must DEFINE Success Beyond Playoff Wins With Zion Williamson](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/) _2026-08-07 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans_ New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal crossroads—making the playoffs may not be enough. Can Zion Williamson truly become the franchise cornerstone, or is it time to hand the reins to young talents Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen? Jake Madison unpacks what defines a successful Pelicans season beyond wins and losses, spotlighting the need for clear direction and sustainable growth. He examines Zion… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/ab893c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/episodes/b5313ad9-f784-4ec5-a9b1-bccbf21af8d7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965&awEpisodeId=b5313ad9-f784-4ec5-a9b1-bccbf21af8d7&feed=dWDcvyl9)