Pelica Debrief
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Despite their disastrous year, the 76ers could wind up in a better position than the Pelicans if New Orleans isn't careful moving forward.
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With so much at stake, it could be easy for the Pelicans to forget about the small moves this summer, but this simple task has to be a priority.
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Karlo Matkovic's performance against the Suns revealed that New Orleans may have had a secret weapon wasting away on their bench all season.
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Zion Williamson's placement on FanSided's NBA99 is a perfect indicator of the frustrating season and past half-decade that the Pelicans have endured.
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This was a highly impressive victory from the new-look Pelicans, and it could have some unforeseen ramifications down the line.
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Even without the draft implications, this past game between the Pelicans and the Spurs could prove to be a lot more than just a regular season clash.
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One the Pelicans' most glaring weaknesses coming into the season has unexpectedly turned into a strength that could carry over into next year.
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The Pelicans may have just gotten their first stroke of real luck in a long time with the way things are unfolding with Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.
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Unfortunately, the Pelicans' moral victories might not be enough to offset the negative consequences that this mini-win streak might ensue.
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The prospect of the Pelicans' new one-two punch with Zion and Trey Murphy III is definitely enticing, but it's been more successful on paper than on the court.
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The Pelicans have a unique chance this summer to land the perfect stretch five that they've needed next to Zion Williamson for years.
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Brandon Boston Jr. will now be signed through the 2025-26 NBA season after inking a standard two-year deal with the Pelicans.
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It might not have worked out the first couple of times, but the New Orleans Pelicans are well-positioned to add another star to their roster this summer.
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So far, the Bruce Brown Jr. acquisition hasn't looked like a shrewd move on the Pelicans' part.
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Zion Williamson's numbers this season suggest that he's started to come into his own, but a recent report confirms that he's entering his prime.
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It might seem like the Pelicans stagnated by keeping Zion Williamson, but this one stat gives valuable insight into why it's so hard to give up on him.
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It was wise of the Pelicans to delay things until the summer, because, now, they're well-equipped to land any superstar that might be seeking greener pastures.
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He hasn't been nearly as available as he hoped, but Zion Williamson got fit over the summer and has remained in shape throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.
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The Pelicans have multiple potential future cornerstones, and Zion Williamson has done his best this year to ensure that he remains the face of the franchise.
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The Pelicans may have to fire Head Coach Willie Green after this season, even if the team's struggles are in no way his fault.
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