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NO EXCUSES: New Orleans Pelicans Set HIGH Expectations for Playoffs—Can Zion Williamson deliver?
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- Sep 29, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans erase excuses: Playoffs are the benchmark, with internal growth and coaching upgrades raising the stakes. Can Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray deliver on heightened expectations as Joe Dumars, Jamal Mosley, and a revamped roster aim to silence doubters? Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ assertive playoff push following media day, spotlighting Bennedict Mathurin, Trendon Watford, and AJ Johnson as key additions. The conversation covers Jamal Mosley’s potential to raise the team’s defensive floor, the crucial impact of starting the season fully healthy, and whether this group finally has the toughness and leadership needed to contend. Are there any excuses left for New Orleans if they fall short this year? 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! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new F…