# RANKINGS: Should Trey Murphy or Zion Williamson LEAD Pelicans? Ranking Top 7 Players

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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: 2026-09-04T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans’ roster ranking sparks heated debate: is Trey Murphy the team’s new top star, or can Zion Williamson reclaim his crown? Jake Madison breaks down who truly stands out among Pelicans players—Murphy, Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Bennedict Mathurin, and Jordan Poole—and challenges listeners to build their own top-7 list for the 2026-27 season. With only three Pelicans likely to make the NBA’s Top 100—Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, and Herb Jones—the conversation shifts to dark-horse candidates with breakout potential. Can Jeremiah Fears or Derik Queen dramatically boost their league-wide reputation? Does Yves Missi’s shot-blocking or Dejounte Murray’s return to form give the Pelicans more depth than expected? Jake spotlights the franchise’s history with Peja Stojaković’s legacy, adding context to New Orleans’ quest for a new era of basketball excellence. 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. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free…

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