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WHAT COMES NEXT: New Orleans Pelicans Need to DEFINE Future With or Without Trey Murphy III
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Summary
New Orleans Pelicans face a franchise-defining crossroads: Is it time to trade Trey Murphy for draft picks and start a full rebuild, or can the roster compete as constructed? Jake Madison explores the risks, rewards, and repercussions of moving Murphy, weighing the Utah Jazz’s all-in teardown against the Memphis Grizzlies’ staged pivot from stars like Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. Key topics include the Pelicans’ uncertain long-term vision, the impacts of prioritizing player development for prospects like Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, and why trading Trey Murphy demands a clear, unified strategy—not just a value play. Madison questions whether New Orleans can avoid the Chicago Bulls’ limbo or embrace a Memphis-style youth movement for real growth. Don’t miss this critical breakdown of what’s next for the Pelicans as trade rumors swirl and offseason decisions loom. 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers a…