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SNUBBED: New Orleans Pelicans' Future Hinges on Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy DELIVERING Big
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- Sep 25, 2026
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- 1621
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans face major questions after ESPN ranks Zion Williamson just outside the NBA’s top 50, fueling doubts about the team’s star power and playoff potential. Can Zion reclaim elite status and silence critics, or will New Orleans struggle without a true top-tier presence? Trey Murphy also lands at 57, raising the stakes for his much-anticipated breakout year—does he have what it takes to emerge as a cornerstone scorer? Jake Madison breaks down what these rankings mean for the Pelicans’ roster construction, Jamal Mosley’s first-year coaching challenge, and where players like Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and young talents Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears fit. Key topics include the team’s lack of top-end NBA talent, over/under win projections, and future trade possibilities. Madison also reveals his top 25 Pelicans of all time—crowning Chris Paul as the franchise’s undisputed number one. Can New Orleans find its next superstar, or is a rebuild looming? 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. Cozy Earth Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free toda…