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DECISION: New Orleans Pelicans Must Nail Coaching Hire as James Borrego PRAISED by Team
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- Apr 14, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal offseason as the coaching search heats up and the spotlight turns to James Borrego’s leadership. Players like Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy offer high praise for Borrego’s impact, but front office pressure mounts—can the Pelicans afford another misstep after a rocky start under Willie Green? Roster questions loom large, from defensive rebounding woes to a lack of consistent shooting, putting management under scrutiny to make the right hire and roster tweaks. Jake Madison breaks down insights from end-of-season media availability, highlighting promising perspectives from rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, who focus on the mental and physical growth required to become true NBA players. Zion Williamson’s candid reflections showcase new self-awareness and a commitment to New Orleans, while fans get a glimpse into the organization's decision-making under executive Joe Dumars. Are the Pelicans finally on track for lasting success, or will big changes define the offseason? 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 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your…