# QUIET: New Orleans Pelicans’ LACK of Free Agency SIGNINGS Leaves Zion Williamson Questions

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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: 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans stand pat as NBA free agency’s biggest names sign elsewhere—are they doubling down on Zion Williamson and their current core? Jake Madison examines the front office’s quiet strategy, questioning whether New Orleans truly believes in a Zion Williamson–Derik Queen frontcourt or if a major shakeup still looms. Key insights include the financial constraints shaping the Pelicans’ options, the re-signing of DeAndre Jordan for locker room leadership, and potential trade or free agency targets like Myles Turner and Santi Aldama. Jake Madison also breaks down why patience could pay off, citing past late-summer blockbuster trades. With the direction of the roster and coaching staff under scrutiny, every proposed move sparks debate—can the Pelicans’ bet on continuity translate to wins, or is a roster reset inevitable before tip-off? 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! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Re…

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