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Podcast: Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans
Episode: NO CHANGE: Zion Williamson’s HEALTHY Stretch FAILS to Boost Pelicans’ Trade Position
Description: New Orleans Pelicans face tough questions as Zion Williamson’s trade value remains stagnant—even after a stretch of healthy play. Can the franchise build a winning core around Williamson and rookie Derik Queen, or are defensive weaknesses and a lack of shooting holding the roster back? Jake Madison breaks down Zion’s recent performances, why NBA teams remain wary of max contracts for offense-only stars, and the challenges of pairing two non-shooting bigs. The show analyzes how the Pelicans fare with Queen and Williamson sharing the floor, highlighting troubling net rating and defensive stats. Plus, the controversial process behind...