Matt Alquiza

Matt Alquiza

Matt Alquiza is the Site Expert for Pelican Debrief. His earliest childhood memories revolve around watching Derek Jeter and the Yankees win multiple World Series and watching the Knicks do whatever they did. He's developed into a die-hard Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets fan, all while supporting his alma mater, UNC-Charlotte.

Jan 31, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) attempts to get a loose ball away from Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Mock trade sends Brandon Ingram from New Orleans to Houston

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Dec 10, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) pushes the ball up court during the 2nd half against the Long Beach State 49ers at Galen Center. USC Trojans forward Joshua Morgan (24), guard Isaiah Collier (1) and USC Trojans guard Kobe Johnson (0) are also in the play. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans add back court depth in latest ESPN mock draft

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Apr 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to making a basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Pelicans defer Lakers first-round pick until 2025

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Dec 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

B/R mock trade lands ascendent Timberwolves big man in New Orleans

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Mar 10, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) react together after the game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans tip their hand in preference between two Eastern Conference guards

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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

How the Pelicans can learn from Dereck Lively and the Dallas Mavericks

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Apr 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) leaves his feet to shoot over Golden State Warriors forwards Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) and Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking 5 potential offseason trade partners for the Pelicans

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Feb 1, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Front office changes create a new potential destination for Brandon Ingram

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Mar 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) returns to the bench in a game

Should the Pelicans take a swing and draft Bronny James?

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May 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Kansas’ Johnny Furphy NBA  at the Draft Lottery at McCormick Place

Post lottery and combine Pelicans mock draft round-up

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Apr 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green talks with

Pelicans 'unlikely' to trade veteran guard

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Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) passes

What if the Pelicans don't trade Brandon Ingram?

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Apr 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks

3 things the Pelicans need to become championship contenders

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New Orleans Pelicans Media Day

Herb Jones voted best wing defender in the NBA

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Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans dance team performs on a time out

Pelicans broadcasters Joel Meyers and Antonio Daniels given high marks in recent survey

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Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks on

Brandon Ingram rumored to be the next step in "The Process"

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