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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: Are the Pelicans Doomed? Why It's Time to REBUILD After Embarrassing Loss | TRADE Zion Williamson?
Description: New Orleans Pelicans suffer a brutal 126-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sparking fresh doubts about the team's future. Jake Madison questions whether it’s time to tear down the roster and start from scratch, citing a lack of effort, pride, and competitiveness—even with a recent coaching change. With the trade deadline looming, the episode probes tough decisions facing Joe Dumars and the front office, warning against desperate win-now moves and urging long-term, self-aware planning. Jake Madison shifts focus to reasons for optimism, spotlighting rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears as emerging building block...