Pelicans Summer League Takeaways + Derik Queen Injury Fallout

In this episode, we dive into key takeaways from Summer League and how Derik Queen’s wrist injury changes the outlook for the Pelicans heading into training camp.

🔹 What Queen’s absence means for the Pelicans frontcourt

Then we zoom out to the big picture:

• Can the Pelicans shake the narrative that they’ve “bombed” the offseason?

• What has to go right for this new-look roster to work?

• Zion, Trey Murphy, and Jordan Poole must lead on both ends

• Can Jeremiah Fears carve out a role? Is Jose Alvarado his perfect camp mentor?

We break down the roster overhaul, rotation questions, and what the Pelicans need to reclaim their defensive identity and prove the doubters wrong.

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