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NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans PodcastAuthor: The Rattler Brothers
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Pelicans Season Almost Over… But are they any Better? | Borrego Lineups, Zion’s Role & Offseason Decisions
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
Send a textWelcome back to New Orleans.Basketball, your home for detailed New Orleans Pelicans analysis, roster breakdowns, and NBA discussion.Hosted by Raphael Rattler alongside Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down everything happening with the Pelicans as the season winds down.📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”)👍 Like the episode and subscribe for more Pelicans content.Key Topics in This Episode1️⃣ What to Watch in the Final 16 GamesWith 8 home games and 8 road games, plus three back-to-backs, we’re watching:• Can Dejounte Murray unlock the Pelicans’ fast break offense?• Will the defense show more accountability vs playoff teams?• What does the rotation look like moving forward?• Are DeAndre Jordan’s minutes more valuable than Karlo Matkovic’s development?⸻2️⃣ What We’ve Learned About Borrego’s LineupsJames Borrego has hinted that tough rotation decisions are coming now that the roster is healthier.Current lineup trends:• Yves Missi should start at center• Herb Jones may become a matchup-based starter• Saddiq Bey’s impact keeps growing• The rookies may be best used off the bench• Karlo Matkovic remains the only shooting big on the roster⸻3️⃣ The Pelicans’ Hierarchy ProblemBorrego recently mentioned that the team hasn’t fully defined its on-court hierarchy.Our thoughts:• Zion Williamson must be the focal point of the offense• Zion’s motor and consistency must improve• Dejounte Murray should elevate everyone around him• Trey Murphy has All-Star upside as a play finisher• The rookies are developing but not ready to lead yet⸻4️⃣ Offseason Changes We’d ConsiderBeyond internal development, we discuss potential offseason changes:• Uniform redesign ideas (Tulane, LSU & Saints comparisons)• Whether James Borrego deserves the permanent head coaching job• Why Jordan Poole’s $32M contract might not fit the future⸻Pelicans Fans — What Do You Think?Should the Pelicans keep building around Zion, or is a bigger roster shake-up coming?Drop your thoughts in the comments.⸻📺 Subscribe for more Pelicans coverage all season long.⸻Hashtags#Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBADraft #DejounteMurray #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #NBA #PelicansBasketball #NBAPodcast
