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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: Shakeup: Pelicans Must EMBRACE Derik Queen & Jeremiah Fears as Franchise BUILDING Blocks
Description: New Orleans Pelicans rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears shine despite another tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Is a youth-driven rebuild the future for the franchise? Joe Dumars may have to rethink his strategy as Queen notches a breakout 26-point performance and Fears energizes a sluggish offense down the stretch. Jake Madison examines how the rookie duo’s fast development could reshape the Pelicans’ direction, breaking down third-quarter defensive issues—including Jose Alvarado’s struggles—and the impact of Kevon Looney’s ineffective minutes. With Head Coach Willie Green’s seat getting hotter and the team’s...