Anthony Black and Nick Smith Jr are both guards and projected lottery picks from Arkansas but Jake Madison only thinks one of them is a good fit for the New Orleans Pelicans. He'll give you a draft profile on each one and looks at the overall draft plan for the Pels. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #neworleanspelicans...

For years the New Orleans Pelicans have been linked to a trade for Bradley Beal but why do that when they can basically draft him? Jake Madison looks at Keyonte George the guard from Baylor and how his offensive game could make him the next great NBA guard. But are there too many weaknesses to overcome? Plus, will we see new additions to Willie Green's coaching staff? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide:...

The New Orleans Pelicans need Zion Williamson to be healthier and it sounds like they will be restructuring their Player Care and Performance team. Jake Madison looks at if this is actually a good move and how it could mend the relationship between Zion and the Pels. Plus, should the Pels look at drafting Dereck Lively II out of Duke or is EJ Liddell ready to play? And is it time to give up on Kira Lewis Jr? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Is it possible for the New Orleans Pelicans to get a future 6th Man of the Year with the 14th pick? Jake Madison explains why he thinks Kobe Bufkin out of Michigan could fill that role for the Pels. But it goes beyond coming off the bench, this is a player who works well alongside Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...

The New Orleans Pelicans need more scoring off the bench to give Zion Williamson more help next season. Brice Sensabaugh is one of the best three level scorers in the draft but is the freshman out of Ohio State the right pick at 14? Jake Madison looks at Sensabaugh's fit with the Pels and lays out a scenario where they end up drafting him. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft,...

The Denver Nuggets are in the NBA Finals and if the New Orleans Pelicans learn one major lesson from them they could be too. Jake Madison takes a look at why patience was key to the Nuggets' Finals run and how the Pels can take that same approach with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Willie Green. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...

If you want the Pelicans to stay in New Orleans then you better hope they get a new arena sooner rather than later. Jake Madison explains why the Smoothie King Center is too old and not cutting it. Why NBA teams need new, state of the art, fancy arenas, and why it's key to keeping the Pels in New Orleans. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...

Shooting is critical in the NBA and Jordan Hawkins is one of the best shooters in the NBA Draft but Jake Madison says the New Orleans Pelicans should pass on drafting him. Yes, the Pels need more shooting around Zion Williamson but they need players who have other NBA skills as well and Hawkins doesn't bring that. Plus, Jake has concerns about his defense in the NBA and overall fit with the team. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Gradey Dick might be the best shooter in the NBA Draft. Should the New Orleans Pelicans draft the wing out of Kansas to pair with Zion Williamson or is Dick too one-dimensional? Jake Madison breaks down Dick's offense, defense and fit with the Pels Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA...

With NBA Draft prep in full swing the New Orleans Pelicans have three areas they want to improve and host Jake Madison gives you the prospects that fill the criteria. Will the Pels draft a guard like Kobe Bufkin? A center like Dereck Lively II? Or a wing like Leonard Miller? Who fits well next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA...

It seems like the New Orleans Pelicans want to trade the 14th pick in the NBA Draft for a guy like Jaylen Brown, Karl-Anthony Towns, or Bradley Beal to put next to Zion Williamson but not so fast! Jake Madison gives you three reasons why the Pels won't trade the 14th pick. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NewOrleansPelicans...

The New Orleans Pelicans didn't move up and get lucky enough to draft Victor Wembanyama as they ended up with the 14th overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Host Jake Madison explains how the Pelicans have every option on the table. Will they trade up, trade down, or move the pick for an established BA player like Myles Turner? #pelicans #neworleanspelicans #nba #zionwilliamson Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the...

The New Orleans Pelicans have long odds to get the top overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the chance to select Victor Wembanyama to pair along with Zion Williamson but host Jake Madison breaks it down. He looks at historic trends, and how often the Pels have jumped up. Plus, are the Pels more likely to get the top pick or are you more likely to get audited by the IRS. And which teams do you NOT want to see move up in the Lottery. And finally he gives you some new jersey info. Follow...

Who is under the most pressure with the New Orleans Pelicans. Host Jake Madison answers listener questions and tells you that David Griffin, Willie Green actually have it easy and it is ownership and Gayle Benson who face the most pressure this coming season. Plus, would the Pels add Monty Williams to the coaching staff? And what the heck happened at the end of the year with all the Zion Williamson news? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Should the New Orleans Pelicans actually consider trading Zion Williamson? Howard Beck of GQ Sports joins Jake Madison to talk about why the Pels should at least consider the possibility. Plus, how does Howard like the rest of the Pels roster, what small market teams need to do to have success, and should they look at trading the 14th pic? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft,...

Zion Williamson didn't make an All-NBA team. While that isn't a huge surprise given the games he missed, Jake Madison explains the salary cap implications it has on the New Orleans Pelicans. Does this help or hurt in the long run? Plus, which players are untradable? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NewOrleansPelicans...

Herb Jones missed out on making the NBA's All-Defensive Teams. Jake Madison explains why Not On Herb was snubbed. Plus, he tells you who is to blame for Herb missing out and put a lot of blame on the New Orleans Pelicans. And, here is why the Pels should sign herb to an extension this offseason. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...

With little money to spend and no real shot at a guy like Brook Lopez will the New Orleans Pelicans look to bring back Jaxson Hayes? Would Hayes even want to come back to the Pels even though he would fit well next to Zion Williamson? And with a need to bolster the offense does former Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego move the needle? And if Trajan Langdon heads to the Washington Wizards what's it mean for the Pelicans? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

The New Orleans Pelicans don't have great odds in the NBA Draft Lottery to jump up to the top pick and draft Victor Wembanyama. But if they get lucky would the Pels draft him to pair with Zion Williamson or look to trade Wemby for a win now player. Jake Madison looks at the options for the Pelicans and puts out a few trade targets including Mikel Bridges, Desmond Bane, and Lauri Markkanen. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson have had similar starts to their NBA careers. And now Embiid is the NBA MVP. Jake Madison looks at how Zion can follow the same path and what he and the New Orleans Pelicans need to do to make it happen. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA...

CJ McCollum had a up and down season for the New Orleans Pelicans while Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram dealt with injuries. But Jake Madison explains that his impact off the court is too important for the Pels to even consider trading him away. And if the team is healthy he fits perfectly with the team's two stars. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have struggled to stay on the court for the New Orleans Pelicans so is Load Management the answer? Jake Madison looks at how load management has worked for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers as well as Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors and gives you his verdict. He does think load management benefits someone but it may not be who you think. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

While the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson are not in the NBA Playoffs they should be paying attention. Jake Madison gives you three important lessons the Pels should learn from the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers (and their lack of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George), and Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA &...

The New Orleans Pelicans don't have much money to spend in Free Agency to get help for Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. Jake Madison explains they need to upgrade the roster through a trade. He gives you the most realistic trade targets for the Pels including Jordan Clarkson, Kristaps Porzingis, and John Collins. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧...