{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans","slug":"locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622","podcast_index_feed_id":635622,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/dWDcvyl9","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e668a801-b076-4c42-a18b-514196891965/bf8ecfa6-3d4f-470b-aa97-e5b7380a8aa2/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551402309602-ftxernlvvi-77d21fe52b6c66c2f05f912d4ef3a6e1-2flocked-on-pelicans-podcast-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Pelicans podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA. Hosted by Pelicans expert and insider Jake Madison, the Locked On Pelicans podcast provides your daily Pelicans fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pelicans franchise. Locked On Pelicans takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Pelicans locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Pelicans podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. 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With the salary cap outlook unexpectedly promising, Jake Madison explores whether the front office can resist impulsive moves and instead prioritize the development of rising stars Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. Should the Pelicans embrace a rebuild or keep chasing the playoffs with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Herb Jones at the core? Key issues include Zion Williamson’s uncertain extension, the consequences of past contract decisions, and the search for a true starting center after Jonas Valančiūnas’ departure. Jake Madison questions if maintaining salary flexibility outweighs overpaying for veteran upgrades and examines the challenges of balancing two timelines. Can New Orleans set up its rookies for success, or will split priorities keep the franchise trapped in NBA mediocrity? 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