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. JAN 26

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

    Send us 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

  2. 12/26/2025

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

    Send us 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

  3. 12/19/2025

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

    Send us 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

  4. 12/16/2025

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

    Send us 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

  5. 12/10/2025

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

    Send us 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

  6. 12/02/2025

    Pelicans Injury Chaos: What’s REALLY Going On? Zion’s Frustration, Borrego’s Fixes & Wolves Preview

    Send us a text The New Orleans Pelicans are drowning in injuries again, and fans everywhere are asking the same question: Is something fundamentally broken inside the Pelicans’ medical & performance process, or is this just extreme caution? Year after year, same story. Something is off. Rundown: 🔥 Pelicans Injury Crisis — What Is Going On? 🟣 2. What Has Borrego Shown (Despite a 1–8 Start)? 🟣 3. Roster Trends Through 21 Games 🟣 4. Pelicans vs Timberwolves — What to Watch For #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #JamesBorrego #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #DerikQueen #SaddiqBey #PelicansInjuries #NBANews #NOBBasketball

    59 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Pelicans Finally Finding an Identity? Zion as Engine, & Rotation Shakeups | Pels-Grizzlies Preview

    Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for smart, detailed, no-nonsense Pelicans analysis. The New Orleans Pelicans might finally be turning a corner. Even with injuries stacking up—Herb Jones (calf strain), Karlo Matkovic (calf), Dejounte Murray (Achilles), and Jordan Poole just now returning to basketball activities—this team might be beginning to understand what works and who they are offensively #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansPelicans #NBABasketball #DerikQueen #SaddiqBey #JeremiahFears #JamesBorrego #NOBBasketball #PelicansVsGrizzlies #NBAAnalysis #NOLA Follow us on Twitter, IG & TikTok: @nobasktball (no E). Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for daily Pelicans content!

    58 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Zion Returns, Borrego’s New Starting Lineup Works? | Pelicans Rotation Fix, Derik Queen Rising & Mavs Preview

    Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for real Pelicans breakdowns. The Pels finally get Zion Williamson back, James Borrego rolls out a new starting lineup, and suddenly this team looks… alive again. Tonight we’re breaking down the Pelicans’ progress, Derik Queen’s shocking rise, how Zion’s return changes everything, and what this means heading into Saturday’s matchup vs the Dallas Mavericks. Twitter / IG / TikTok → @nobasktball (no “E”) 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts — Is this growth or schedule luck? 🔔 Subscribe for daily Pelicans breakdowns #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #NewOrleansBasketball #NOP #DerikQueen #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #JamesBorrego #NBA #MavericksVsPelicans #PelicansHighlights #NOLA

    1h 2m
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