# ALERT: New Orleans Pelicans INTERVIEW Rajon Rondo as Coaching Search HEATS UP and EXPANDS

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Podcast: [Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622)
Published: 2026-04-27T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans ramp up their head coaching search as surprising names enter the fray. Could Rajon Rondo make the leap from special assistant to NBA head coach? Jake Madison explores Rondo’s reputation as a high-IQ gamble, weighing his elite film skills and playoff pedigree against concerns over inexperience and intensity. The discussion highlights key player endorsements from Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis, stirring debate on whether Rondo’s next step should be head coach or lead assistant. Top NBA assistants like Sean Sweeney (San Antonio Spurs), Steve Hetzel (Brooklyn Nets), and Micah Nori (Minnesota Timberwolves) are linked with the Pelicans, while James Borrego and Darvin Ham remain in contention despite mixed fan reactions. With Jamal Mosley’s future in Orlando hanging in the balance, New Orleans’ commitment to casting a wide net signals real organizational change. Will the Pelicans’ next hire reset the culture and unlock this roster’s full potential? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed Listeners of this show…

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