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Pelicans Mistake: Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen SHINE While Team CHASES Wrong PATH
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- Apr 13, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans’ youth movement sparks late-season excitement, but mismanagement leaves fans questioning the franchise’s direction. Can Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen’s standout performances salvage a year defined by missed opportunities and front office mistakes? Jake Madison recaps how chasing short-term wins with Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole led to only 26 victories and no first-round pick, overshadowing the impressive late surge from rookies Fears and Queen. Key topics include failed roster construction, the midseason firing of Willie Green, and the pitfalls of attempting two conflicting timelines. The discussion tackles looming offseason questions: the upcoming coaching search, likely front office shakeups under Joe Dumars, roster changes (including potential trades of Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, and Zion), and the urgent need for a dominant center. Will the Pelicans commit to a sustainable rebuild, or double down on quick fixes? The stakes for New Orleans have never been higher. 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 appointment today.…