The Pelicans will finally get CJ McCollum back this week. The guys discuss what the starting five should look like when McCollum returns. They also discuss New Orleans' crunch-time offense, the backup center slot and how small is too small?

The Pelicans have wins over three of the West's top teams in the past week. Zion Williamson said a team meeting helped the Pelicans get back on track. The guys break take a look at New Orleans' new-look starting lineup, Jose Alvarado's return and more. 

Herb Jones was everything, everywhere, all at once in Tuesday's win. Jones has had a fantastic start to the season. The guys break down why he's indispensable, the defensive adjustment the Pelicans made against the Mavericks, and Zion's "back seat" comment. 

Jordan Hawkins already looks like a keeper. The guys discuss the rookie's 31-point night in Denver. Plus, what's going on the third quarter? And what's up with the opening night starting 5?

 Willie Green says Zion and B.I. are the best duo in the NBA. Jordan Hawkins is getting a lot of run already. The guys discuss takeaways from the Pelicans' first week of the season. 

The Pelicans beat the Grizzlies on opening night. Zion started slow but finished strong. Matt Ryan unexpectedly saved the day. The guys discuss their takeaways from Game No. 1. 

The Pelicans' lease at Smoothie King Center is up after this season. The guys get into why this season matters so much. A lot of Zion talk. Wembanyama, too. 

The Pelicans put Zion Williamson at center in their first preseason game, and their offense hummed. The guys break down New Orleans' small-ball unit, James Borrego's influence, and more. 

The Pelicans are back! David Griffin is taking a step back on working with the medical team, and he's lowering the temperature on ownership. Zion came to training camp with an edge. The guys break it down on episode No. 100. 

Training camp is about a month away. The guys discuss their expectations for the upcoming season. Then, they get into Trey Murphy's knee injury and what's fair and what's not about Brandon Ingram's performance in the FIBA World Cup. 

The Pelicans' schedule is here. They have 12 national TV games, their fewest of the Zion era. The guys break it down. Then, they discuss Brandon Ingram and Team USA, who they're expecting to win gold.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA futures betting predictions have dropped and, as of now, the Pelicans project to be over the tax line. Christian and Adam talk through all the numbers, scenarios for the team to remain in the tax and the future of TV rights now that the Suns have officially shunned the RSN model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss the NBA's midseason tournament, which got unveiled over the weekend. They also hit on Griff's extension and Summer League takeaways through two games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summer League is almost here. Before the Pelicans head to Las Vegas, the guys get together to discuss E.J. Liddell's return, the luxury tax conversation and Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans have a decision to make at center. Do they want to go into next season with Jonas Valanciunas or try to make a move? What about Jarrett Allen? Plus, Christian makes predictions on whether the team will exercise options on Herb Jones, Naji Marshall and Willy Hernangomez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans met with Scoot Henderson, but they didn't move up to get him. Instead, they stayed at 14 and took Jordan Hawkins, a pick the guys like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a huge week in Pelicans Land. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are potentially available. The guys think the Pelicans should NOT trade Zion. Plus, the media ecosystem, Teresa Weatherspoon and what to do with the 14th pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shamit Dua, the founder of the In The N.O. Substack, joins the show. The guys discuss the Zion drama and the NBA draft. Dereck Lively II, Jordan Hawkins, Kobe Bufkin, Bilal Coulibaly and others covered in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zion Williamson is going to be a father. James Borrego is going to be the Pelicans associate head coach. The guys get into this week's storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans are restructuring their player care and performance team, and the NBA Finals are here. The guys break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Finals are set -- well, almost. The guys discuss the Nuggets' sweet, sweet sweep over the Lakers. They finish up with Christian's story about Smoothie King Center. Adam Silver has thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans get the 14th pick. The Spurs win the Wembanyama sweepstakes. The guys recap draft lottery night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Guillory of The Athletic joins the show to talk Heat culture, New Orleans' handling of Zion Williamson, and the best show on TV: Succession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans are reportedly interested in adding James Borrego as an assistant. The guys explain why they think he fits so well. They finish up by talking about Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-5 French teenager who will be the No. 1 pick in next month's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans Report Instagram account has 45,000 followers. Jake Hardee started it when he was 13 years old. Jake joins the show to talk about posting, how far the Pelicans have come since he started the account, and the team's offseason priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices