# WHO STARTS?: New Orleans Pelicans Face STARTING Lineup Fights as Zion Williamson and More Compete

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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: 2026-09-11T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans face tough lineup questions as training camp approaches. Can Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears share the backcourt, or will the front office be forced to choose between competing now and developing young talent? Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy seem locked in as starters, but uncertainties loom over the starting center spot between Yves Misi and Derik Queen. Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ rotation puzzle, Bennedict Mathurin’s scoring fit, and whether Jordan Poole’s shooting justifies a significant role. Insightful stats on player impact, defensive concerns, and Trendon Watford’s under-the-radar signing add depth to the discussion. Plus, Madison ranks PJ Brown as the 11th greatest player in New Orleans NBA history, highlighting the value of reliability and consistency during the franchise’s early years. Will Coach Jamahl Mosley find a formula that balances winning now with long-term growth? 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! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable f…

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