NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

Pelicans struggle vs Suns: Will the starting lineup change?

23 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans beatdown by the Suns and preview  the upcoming matchup vs the Utah Jazz. Will Matt...

Pelicans at the Halfway point. Do they have a closer?

17 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler analyze the Pelicans through the halfway point in the season. Is there another level to this team? Who is ...

Pelicans defeat Warriors 141-105: Improve to 23-15

11 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 141-105 victory over the Warriors in the Chase Center. Preview weekend matchup vs D...

Pelicans bounce back; Crush Kings in Sacramento 133 - 100

08 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 133-100 New Orleans Pelicans win over the Sacramento Kings without Zion Williamson.

Pelicans start 2024 strong; Beat Nets 112-85

03 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGarrick Rattler & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 112-85 Pelicans win over the Nets. Also discuss the January gauntlet that the Pelica...

Pelicans blow 24 point lead to Grizzlies and lose 115-113 as Ja Morant shines in his debut.

20 Dec 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 115-113 collapse to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Pelicans crush the Wizards 142-122 | Brandon Ingram drops season high 40 points

14 Dec 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown  the 142-122 Pelicans road victory over the Washington Wizards, discuss the Zion Williamson con...

Pelicans vs Lakers In-Season Tournament Semi-Final Preview

07 Dec 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the In-Season Tournament Semi-final between the Lakers and Pelicans. 

Pelicans beat down the Kings 127-117 | Advance to Semi-Finals of NBA In-Season Tournament

05 Dec 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the New Orleans Pelicans victory over the Sacramento Kings 127 -117. Pelicans advance to Inaugur...

Pelicans lose to Jazz 105-100 | Jordan Hawkins 25pts, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists

26 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the 105-100 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Pelicans beginning to stagger Zion & BI, rotations, a...

Pelicans stomp the Kings 129-93

21 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the keys the Pelicans recent hot streak and how they defeated the Kings 129-93. 

Can the Pelicans turn the corner after starting the season 5-6?

16 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans rocky start to the season, in season tournament play, and highlight why they need ...

CJ McCollum leads Pelicans comeback to defeat the OKC Thunder

02 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans adventurous 110-106 win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rattler brothers also pr...

Pelicans vs Thunder - Preview

01 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down themes from the Pelicans games so far this week and preview the matchup vs the OKC Thunder. 

Pelicans defeat Grizzlies 111-104 in season opener

26 Oct 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown Zion Williamson and the Pelicans season opener win vs the Grizzlies. 

Pelicans vs Hawks preseason recap

15 Oct 2023

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Send us a textGarrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans concerns through 3 games in the preseason to start the season. 

Pelicans drop 2nd preseason game to Houston Rockets

13 Oct 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 2nd preseason game for the Pelicans vs the Rockets.

Breaking down Pelicans Pre-Season Opener

11 Oct 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what was new from the Pelicans as they open the 2023-2024 Preseason with a 122-105 loss to the O...

Pelicans Media Day

03 Oct 2023

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Send us a textGarrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown all the storylines of Pelicans media day. 

New Orleans Pelicans Off-Season Wrap Up

29 Sep 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down what the Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks trade means for the Pelicans, biggest storyline ...

Biggest Questions heading into Pelicans Media Day

18 Sep 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the biggest questions the Pelicans face heading into 2023 media day. 

Trey Murphy Out 10-12 Weeks, Pelicans depth tested early

08 Sep 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler the ramifications of the Trey Murphy injury and what that means for the beginning of the Pelicans season. ...

Pelicans Depth Key to 2023 Success

05 Sep 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans depth and how having a healthy Brandon Ingram & Zion Williamson can put the 2n...

Brandon Ingram FIBA Struggles, More Changes for the Pelicans

30 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown  what changes the Pelicans organization have made this off-season as well as Brandon Ingram&apo...

Zion Williamson turning a corner?

22 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans schedule release, intriguing stretches, Zion's offseason, and if Brandon Ingr...

Brandon Ingram a sleeper to close for Team USA?

09 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Brandon Ingram's US National debut, why he may be a sleeper to close for this young team USA ...

How do the Pelicans stack up in the Western Conference?

02 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the different versions of the Pelicans matchup vs the new look Western Conference. 

Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 2

24 Jul 2023

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Send us a textThe Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick ...

Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 1

19 Jul 2023

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Send us a textThe Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick ...

Zion Williamson Speaks | Summer League Takeaways

14 Jul 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down Zion Williamson's comments and where the franchise is with it's star player going for...

Pelicans Summer League Early Takeaways

10 Jul 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what they have seen Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, and other members of the Pelicans summer leag...

Pelicans 2023 Summer League Preview

07 Jul 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the things to look for in the Pelicans summer league play in Las Vegas. 

Pelicans sign Cody Zeller, extend Herb Jones, and let Jaxson Hayes, Billy Hernangomez, and Garrett Temple walk in Free Agency.

06 Jul 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the Herb Jones extension, trade rumors that didn't happen, and how the Pelicans were predicta...

Pelicans looking for Rim Protection in Free Agency

28 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the options in free agency and the trade market to fill the Pelicans need for rim protection. 

Pelicans select Jordan Hawkins with the #14 pick in the NBA 2023 Draft

24 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick and Raphael Rattler break down the selection of Jordan Hawkins and what he brings to the Pelicans loaded roster. 

Pelicans Draft Day Preview

22 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the rumors and players linked to the Pelicans heading into draft night as well as who are some sle...

Should the Pelicans give the Zion/BI era another chance?

20 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the rumors linked to the Pelicans heading into Thursday's NBA Draft.  

Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Wing Edition

12 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the strength of the Pelicans roster in the wing position.

Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Center Edition

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans big situation as they head into the off-season. 

Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Guard Edition

23 May 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans outlook at guard heading into the off-season. Do they have enough at guard when he...

Continuity could pay off for Pelicans

16 May 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down what takeaways the Pelicans can look to model from the playoffs so far, how the Pelicans will a...

Pelicans need more pace

09 May 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down what changes the Pelicans need to make as a team strategy going into next season.

The next step for the Pelicans

02 May 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler the next step for some key players, coaches, and the New Orleans Pelicans organization. 

Will the Pelicans think big in free agency?

25 Apr 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the needs for the Pelicans heading into the off-season.

Pelicans Season Wrap-Up

18 Apr 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans roller coaster of season and look ahead to what's next.

Pelicans vs Thunder Play - In Preview

11 Apr 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the end of the regular season and preview the home play-in matchup vs the Thunder.

Is the Pelicans season coming full circle?

04 Apr 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA entering the final week of the regular se...

Pelicans hitting their stride at the right time

28 Mar 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the Pelicans seem to be finding themselves right at the perfect time. 

Now or Never for the Pelicans

14 Mar 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the Pelicans identity, the recent adjustments from Willie Green, and the critical week ahead for t...

Pelicans going through growing pains

07 Mar 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss bad stretch the Pelicans are currently suffering through and if there is a way to turn things arou...

Pelicans Defense the key going forward

23 Feb 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Potential Round 1 matchups you love/hate for the Pelicans, what adjustments to expect after the br...

Pelicans in familiar territory

14 Feb 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the wild trade deadline, the new look Western conference, and how the Pelicans have to shift their...

Pelicans stop the slide

07 Feb 2023

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Send us a textGarrick and Raphael Rattler discuss the trade deadline, Kira Lewis’s return to the rotation, and if the Pels are in line to make a run...

How do Pelicans get back on track?

31 Jan 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss  what the Pelicans need to stop the bleeding in the loss column, the lack of rim protection, and ...

Pelicans Struggle without Stars

24 Jan 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss trade rumors linked to the Pelicans, how the Defense has taken a step back, and how the team can b...

Can the Pels stay in the top Tier in the West?

17 Jan 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the case for CJ McCollums first all star appearance, front court talk, the rise of Naji Marshall, ...

Pelicans Depth Tested Again

10 Jan 2023

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the recent stretch of 10 for the Pelicans, halfway reflections,  the silver lining from all these...

New Year, New Pelicans

03 Jan 2023

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Send us a textGarrick and Raphael Rattler discuss some key differences in this year’s Pelicans vs the Pels historically, Brandon Ingram’s return, ...

The Pelicans Bench continues to shine

28 Dec 2022

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Send us a textOn tonight’s 100th episode show Garrick & Raphael Rattler  discuss the Pelicans shooting more catch and shoot 3s, Willie Green’...

Defense & Rebounding dip as Pelicans drop 3 straight on the road

20 Dec 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the Pels offensive rebounding problem/the curious case of Jaxson Hayes, Zion’s uptick in jumpsho...

Are the Pelicans the best team in the West?

13 Dec 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss if the Pelicans are the best team in the Western Conference, if they might be looking to make a sp...

Pelicans are hitting their stride. Can Zion win MVP?

06 Dec 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss if Zion Williamson can creep into the MVP race, how the team dynamic may be different when BI gets...

Pelicans have a top 10 Defense. Is it sustainable?

29 Nov 2022

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Send us a textOn tonight’s show we discuss if the Pelicans injuries are becoming a concern, what to look for from Zion if BI misses time, and how th...

Pelicans continue to tread water

22 Nov 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the important part of the Pelicans shooting more 3s, what Dyson Daniels brings to the rotation, an...

The return of point Zion.

15 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe Rattler Brothers discuss the return of Point Zion, thoughts on CJ McCollum struggles, and how Trey Murphy is on pace to join an elit...

The Good & Bad from the Pelicans 5-5 start

09 Nov 2022

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Send us a textPelicans go 5-5 in their first 10. Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Willie Green’s adjustments & rotation management so far, ...

Are the New Orleans Pelicans the deepest team in the NBA?

01 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans lose Brandon Ingram to a concussion for the week, but still manage to improve to 4-2. Garrick & Raphael Rattler break d...

Pelicans Start Season 2-1

24 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans wrap up opening week with a tough loss to the Utah Jazz. Garrick and Raphael Rattler break down opening week, injuries to t...

Can the Pelicans start fast?

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans open the regular season versus a mysterious but dangerous Brooklyn Nets. Garrick and Raphael Rattler break down how the Pel...

Pelicans Week 1 Preseason Recap

11 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans go 3-0 to open their 2022 preseason. Garrick and Raphael Rattler break down the impact of Jaxson Hayes’ injury, what we’...

Pelicans Preseason Preview

04 Oct 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Zion Williamson’s defense, the starting lineup’s chemistry, and some other things to watch for...

Pelicans ready for Competitive Training Camp

27 Sep 2022

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Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans players, coaches, and brass held media day today to open the 2022 NBA season. Garrick & Raphael Rattler bre...

Can Willie Green be one of the elites?

20 Sep 2022

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Send us a textWillie Green helped change the narrative about the New Orleans Pelicans franchise in less than 365 days, but what does he have in store ...

Grading the Pelicans Off-Season. Are they done?

13 Sep 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans have had the quietest free agency/off-season by signing no one and trading no one. Will internal growth be enough? Are the ...

How Good is Brandon Ingram?

06 Sep 2022

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Send us a textBrandon Ingram opened eyes last season with the way he carried the team to it’s first playoff birth in five years & how he perform...

Pelicans vs History

30 Aug 2022

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Send us a textIn order for the Pelicans to live up to the hype surrounding the team going into this season, they will have to accomplish some things t...

How do the Pelicans matchup vs the West

16 Aug 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans chose consistency in their off-season approach, but will it be enough in a talented Western Conference for the team to reac...

Who do the Pelicans need to step up the most?

04 Aug 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans have a very young talented roster with lots of promise. Garrick & Raphael Rattler rank the importance of certain indivi...

How do the Pelicans get better?

28 Jul 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans have had a quiet off-season so far with their biggest roster change being drafting Dyson Daniels at #8 in the 2022 NBA draf...

Summer League Takeaways

19 Jul 2022

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Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler break down the takeaways from Summer League as the Pelicans turn their focus towards finalizing their rost...

Pelicans have a rough start to Summer League

12 Jul 2022

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Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans have a shaky start to summer league, both with injury and uneven play. Garrick and Raphael Rattler break down t...

Pelicans Summer League Begins

05 Jul 2022

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Send us a text After Zion agreeing to a 5 year contract extension last week, the Pelicans now turn their focus to developing their young players in t...

Zion Williamson nearing agreement on 5 year extension with Pelicans

01 Jul 2022

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Send us a textZion Williamson is nearing an agreement on  a 5 year extension with the Pelicans to open the 2022 NBA league year. Garrick and Raphael ...

Burning Questions for the Pelicans

28 Jun 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans just added 2 versatile defenders in the NBA Draft and now will head into a “calm” free agency period. Raphael and Garri...

New Orleans Pelicans 2022 Draft Class

24 Jun 2022

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Send us a textDescription: The Pelicans selected Dyson Daniels from the G League Ignite with the 8th pick and EJ Liddell from Ohio State with the 41st...

The NBA Draft is Here

22 Jun 2022

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Send us a text With the 2022-2023 NBA draft being only two days away, the Pelicans have an array of directions they can go with the #8 pick. Do they ...

Pelicans Overview with Todd Graffagnini

14 Jun 2022

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Send us a textThe NBA Draft and the 2022-2023 NBA Season is around the corner. Garrick and Raphael Rattler interview the voice of the Pelicans Todd Gr...

Keys to the Pelicans taking the next step

07 Jun 2022

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Send us a textThe buzz around this Pelicans team heading into next season may be the most in NBA history for a team coming off just 36 wins. With the ...

Will the Pelicans address the front court?

31 May 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans have 14 players under contract next season, but do they make a play to try to find an athletic big? Garrick and Raphael Rat...

Which draft prospects fit the Pelicans?

23 May 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans currently own the 8th pick in the NBA 2022 draft. Garrick and Raphael Rattler analyze what guards and wings the Pelicans ma...

Pelicans get the 8th pick

18 May 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans landed the eighth selection in the draft lottery as a result of one of the picks received in the Anthony Davis trade. Garri...

What will Pels do at guard position?

16 May 2022

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Send us a textWith the NBA lottery fast approaching, the Pels find themselves with an abundance of young, undersized guards in Jose Alvarado, Kira Lew...

Who will get an extension from the Pelicans?

09 May 2022

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Send us a textSome players, like Larry Nance Jr., C.J. McCollum and Zion Williamson will be extension eligible with the Pelicans soon. Garrick and Rap...

2021-2022 Season in Review

02 May 2022

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Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans' 2021-2022 season came to a close with a 115-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of their first round p...

How the Pelicans can win Game 5

25 Apr 2022

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Send us a textChris Paul had another fantastic 4th quarter in Game 3, scoring 19 points in the final stanza to put the Pels away, but the Pelicans had...

Can Pelicans win series over Suns?

22 Apr 2022

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Send us a textThe Pelicans made a statement that they would not be a pushover with their Game 2 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Pelicans defeated t...

Pels lose Game 1 to Suns 110-99

18 Apr 2022

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Send us a textThe Pels lost Game 1 in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs 110-99 Sunday night in Phoenix. The Suns had the early advant...

Pels beat Spurs, Clippers to win play-in tournament

17 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWith wins over the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers, the New Orleans Pelicans secured the 8th seed in the Western Conference a...

Pels secure 9th seed, will host play-in against Spurs

11 Apr 2022

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Send us a textThe Pels didn't have their most successful week on the court, going 2-2. But those losses didn't matter because the Pelicans h...

Pelicans on verge of clinching play-in spot

05 Apr 2022

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Send us a textWith a Pelicans win over the Kings or a Lakers loss to the Suns tonight, the Pelicans will clinch a spot in the play-in tournament. Cons...