The New Orleans Pelicans are drowning in injuries again, and fans everywhere are asking the same question:Is something fundamentally broken inside the Pelicans’ medical & performance process, or is this just extreme caution?...

Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for smart, detailed, no-nonsense Pelicans analysis.The New Orleans Pelicans might finally be turning a corner. Even with injuries stacking up—Herb Jones (calf strain), ...

Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for real Pelicans breakdowns. The Pels finally get Zion Williamson back, James Borrego rolls out a new starting lineup, and suddenly this team looks… alive again.Tonigh...

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to 2–11 after a 124–106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on the City Edition court — a game defined by sloppy turnovers, slow defensive rotations, and a rough first quarter where Moses Moody scored 21 points.<...

The New Orleans Pelicans lose again at home, falling to 2-9 after a 125–117 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.Despite another game without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and a two-minute appearance from Yves Missi before an ejection, ...

The New Orleans Pelicans lose a tough one to the San Antonio Spurs 126–119, but this game felt different. With Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, and Jordan Poole all still out, the Pelicans leaned on Trey Murphy, Derik Q...

The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-0 in their last two games, winning their first back-to-back of the season — and both were clutch wins: • 101–99 @ Mavericks • 116–112 vs HornetsThis comes after: • Three 30-point...

The New Orleans Pelicans get their first win of the season, 116–112 over the Charlotte Hornets. After an emotional stretch and multiple lineup changes, the Pelicans finally punched back and closed a tight game late.This was the 2nd test...

The New Orleans Pelicans finally showed some fight in a 126-124 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers — and this one felt different. The Pelicans punched back, Zion took over in the second half, Jordan Poole thrived as a 6th man, and the new startin...

The New Orleans Pelicans were embarrassed in Denver, losing 88-122 to the Nuggets — and it wasn’t just the scoring margin. It was effort. Identity. Energy.Add in Trey Murphy’s continued struggles, rotational chaos, no defensive intensit...

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to the Boston Celtics after a late fourth-quarter collapse, and the headlines aren’t kind — Zion Williamson was ruled out with a left toe contusion while Boston finished on a 30-4 run to...

The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-2 after two crunch-time losses to division rivals… but there are real signs of optimism. While early closing struggles and defensive inconsistency remain concerns, Zion Williamson is playing at an elite level, roo...

In this episode, we break down the New Orleans Pelicans’ season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies and look ahead to the home opener versus the San Antonio Spurs. We cover the keys to the game, a tale of two halves, rookie debuts, 3 up & ...

The new NBA season is here, and the New Orleans Pelicans enter with high expectations and major questions. In this episode of the New Orleans.Basketball Podcast, Raphael Rattler and Garrick Rattler break down the keys to Pelicans suc...

In this episode, Raphael Rattler and Garrick Rattler discuss:🏀 Injury Concerns in the Frontcourt⚡ Key Preseason Takeaways📈 Standout Performances❓ Questions Heading into the Regular ...

🏀 1️⃣ Questions Going Into the Game• How would the Pelicans handle the Rockets’ physical front court with no Looney or Derik Queen?• Would the offense flow through Zion Williamson?• Could the Pelicans maintain the pace?⚡ 2️⃣...

The New Orleans Pelicans just made NBA history, becoming the first NBA team ever to play in Australia 🇦🇺. From the passionate crowds in Melbourne to Brandon Ingram’s comments about an empty Smoothie King Center, this...

The New Orleans Pelicans opened Training Camp with fresh energy — and all eyes are on Zion Williamson. After a strong Media Day showing, Zion looks in elite condition and his MVP odds are shifting. But will this season finally be ...

The Pelicans' 2024-25 schedule has arrived, and hosts Raphael and Garrick Rattler dig into what might be the NBA's toughest slate of games this season. With brutal honesty and sharp analysis, they break down how New Orleans cleverly embraced th...

In this episode, we break down a ranked look at which Pelicans players need to grow the most heading into the 2025 NBA season. From Zion Williamson’s leadership and health to Trey Murphy’s shot at becoming a two-way star, we explore which indiv...

If the season tipped off today, what would the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup look like? In this episode, we dive into the projected starting five, bench rotation, and the lineup combinations that could define the season.🔹 Is Zion the real...

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 frontcourtThen we zoom...

Herb Jones signs a 3-year extension, locking in a 5-year, $97M deal with the Pelicans. We break down why it’s another steal for New Orleans and why trading Herb never made sense.Then we dive into early Summer League reactions:• Je...

In this episode, we break down what each prospect must show in NBA Summer League and training camp to earn playing time in the regular season.• Can Jeremiah Fears overcome his college shooting efficiency and size concerns?

In this episode, we break down a busy week for the New Orleans Pelicans:Kevon Looney signs a 2-year, $16M deal — veteran presence or overpay?Mike Brown is hired by the Knicks, but the Pelicans block James Borrego f...