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...

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, elit...

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 | ...

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 r...

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, an...

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?...

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), ...

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.Tonigh...

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to 2–11 after a 124–106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on the City Edition court — a game defined by sloppy turnovers, slow defensive rotations, and a rough first quarter where Moses Moody scored 21 points.<...

The New Orleans Pelicans lose again at home, falling to 2-9 after a 125–117 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers.Despite another game without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and a two-minute appearance from Yves Missi before an ejection, ...

The New Orleans Pelicans lose a tough one to the San Antonio Spurs 126–119, but this game felt different. With Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, and Jordan Poole all still out, the Pelicans leaned on Trey Murphy, Derik Q...

The New Orleans Pelicans are 2-0 in their last two games, winning their first back-to-back of the season — and both were clutch wins: • 101–99 @ Mavericks • 116–112 vs HornetsThis comes after: • Three 30-point...

The New Orleans Pelicans get their first win of the season, 116–112 over the Charlotte Hornets. After an emotional stretch and multiple lineup changes, the Pelicans finally punched back and closed a tight game late.This was the 2nd test...

The New Orleans Pelicans finally showed some fight in a 126-124 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers — and this one felt different. The Pelicans punched back, Zion took over in the second half, Jordan Poole thrived as a 6th man, and the new startin...

The New Orleans Pelicans were embarrassed in Denver, losing 88-122 to the Nuggets — and it wasn’t just the scoring margin. It was effort. Identity. Energy.Add in Trey Murphy’s continued struggles, rotational chaos, no defensive intensit...

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to the Boston Celtics after a late fourth-quarter collapse, and the headlines aren’t kind — Zion Williamson was ruled out with a left toe contusion while Boston finished on a 30-4 run to...

The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-2 after two crunch-time losses to division rivals… but there are real signs of optimism. While early closing struggles and defensive inconsistency remain concerns, Zion Williamson is playing at an elite level, roo...

In this episode, we break down the New Orleans Pelicans’ season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies and look ahead to the home opener versus the San Antonio Spurs. We cover the keys to the game, a tale of two halves, rookie debuts, 3 up & ...

The new NBA season is here, and the New Orleans Pelicans enter with high expectations and major questions. In this episode of the New Orleans.Basketball Podcast, Raphael Rattler and Garrick Rattler break down the keys to Pelicans suc...

In this episode, Raphael Rattler and Garrick Rattler discuss:🏀 Injury Concerns in the Frontcourt⚡ Key Preseason Takeaways📈 Standout Performances❓ Questions Heading into the Regular ...

🏀 1️⃣ Questions Going Into the Game• How would the Pelicans handle the Rockets’ physical front court with no Looney or Derik Queen?• Would the offense flow through Zion Williamson?• Could the Pelicans maintain the pace?⚡ 2️⃣...

The New Orleans Pelicans just made NBA history, becoming the first NBA team ever to play in Australia 🇦🇺. From the passionate crowds in Melbourne to Brandon Ingram’s comments about an empty Smoothie King Center, this...

The New Orleans Pelicans opened Training Camp with fresh energy — and all eyes are on Zion Williamson. After a strong Media Day showing, Zion looks in elite condition and his MVP odds are shifting. But will this season finally be ...

The Pelicans' 2024-25 schedule has arrived, and hosts Raphael and Garrick Rattler dig into what might be the NBA's toughest slate of games this season. With brutal honesty and sharp analysis, they break down how New Orleans cleverly embraced th...

In this episode, we break down a ranked look at which Pelicans players need to grow the most heading into the 2025 NBA season. From Zion Williamson’s leadership and health to Trey Murphy’s shot at becoming a two-way star, we explore which indiv...