NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

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Garrick Rattler & Raphael Rattler provide coverage, analysis, and insights on the  New Orleans Pelicans basketball.

  1. 3D AGO

    Why Aren’t the Pelicans Playing Through Zion? | Borrego Offense, Rookies & Rotation Debate

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to NewOrleans.Basketball, your go-to source for real New Orleans Pelicans analysis, roster breakdowns, and NBA discussion. Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler, we break down what’s happening with the Pelicans as the season winds down. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E) 👍 Like the episode & 🔔 Subscribe for more Pelicans content #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBAPodcast #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #PelicansBasketball #NBAAnalysis

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 11

    Pelicans Season Almost Over… But are they any Better? | Borrego Lineups, Zion’s Role & Offseason Decisions

    Send a text Welcome 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 Episode 1️⃣ What to Watch in the Final 16 Games With 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 Lineups James 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 Problem Borrego 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 Consider Beyond 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

    1h 13m

  3. FEB 20

    Dejounte Murray Is Back, Zion’s Playing… But Pelicans Are 15–41 | What’s the Plan?

    Send a text Welcome to another episode of New Orleans.Basketball 🏀 Hosted by Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler. The New Orleans Pelicans (15–41) are 14th in the West, 12 games out of the Play-In — and realistically, the postseason isn’t happening. With 26 games left, what should Pelicans fans actually be watching for? #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #DejounteMurray #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #PelicansPodcast #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen

    1h 15m

  4. JAN 26

    Pelicans Beat Spurs, Zion Trend Emerging, Poole on the Brink & Ja Morant Trade Talk

    Send a text The New Orleans Pelicans (12–36) pull out a gritty 104–95 win over the Spurs in San Antonio, and several important trends are starting to take shape as the NBA trade deadline approaches. From rotation changes to Zion’s growing control of games — and real questions about Jordan Poole’s future — we break it all down. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe for Pelicans content & trade deadline coverage #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #JordanPoole #SaddiqBey #JaMorant #NBA #PelicansTalk #NBATradeDeadline #PelicansSpurs

    57 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    Can the Pelicans keep it up? 5 Wins in 6 Games, Zion’s Rhythm, Suns Preview

    Send a text Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄 The New Orleans Pelicans (8–23) are quietly 5–1 over their last 6 games, playing their best basketball of the season — and an identity is starting to form. With Zion Williamson gaining rhythm, elite paint scoring, and defensive activity trending up, we break down what’s real, what’s fragile, and what has to improve as the Pelicans close out 2025. 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to the channel #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #PelicansTalk #PelicansSuns #NBAPodcast #PelicansBasketball #SmoothieKingCenter

    53 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Pelicans COMPLETE Largest Comeback in Franchise History | Zion Benched, Borrego Wins, Offense Is REAL

    Send a text The New Orleans Pelicans (6–22) pulled off the largest comeback in franchise history, erasing a 25-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 133–128 at the Smoothie King Center — and it came with a MAJOR coaching decision. Twitter | Instagram | TikTok 👉 @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe to the channel 💬 Drop your thoughts: Was Borrego right to bench Zion? #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #PelicansRockets #LargestComeback #JamesBorrego #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #SaddiqBey #PelicansPodcast #NBAPodcast #SmoothieKingCenter

    54 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Zion Comes Off the Bench?! Pelicans Finding an Identity as Health Improves

    Send a text Zion Williamson returned two weeks early, came off the bench for the first time in his career, and immediately looked like the best player on the floor. With improved health, better chemistry, and James Borrego settling into the head coaching role, the Pelicans are quietly playing their best basketball of the season. In this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, we break down what’s real, what’s sustainable, and what to watch next 👇 🟣 Zion Williamson Returns Early — What Did We Learn? 🟣 Why the Pelicans Are Playing Better Basketball 🟣 Roles Are Becoming Clear 🟣 James Borrego’s Impact 🟣 Rotation Questions Going Forward 🟣 What to Watch vs the Rockets 🎙️ Hosted by Raphael Rattler 📲 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the episode | 🔔 Subscribe for Pelicans coverage all season long #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #JamesBorrego #NBABasketball #PelicansNation #NBAAnalysis #ZionReturn

    1h 1m

  8. 12/10/2025

    The Future is now for the Pelicans. Queen & Fears Era Begins | What’s Next for Zion Williamson

    Send a text With Zion likely out all of December, the Pelicans are getting a preview of the future. On this episode we breakdown if Zion Williamson & Derik Queen can co-exist, the problem with the Pelicans defense, Fears & Queen chances at ROTY, and what to look forward to in the game vs the Portland Trailblazers.  #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #SaddiqBey #TreyMurphy #JamesBorrego #JordanPoole #NOLA #PelicansNation

    1h 7m
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