Queen, Fears & The Young New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans face a crossroads after another turbulent season marked by questionable roster moves and uncertain direction. Can Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears anchor a turnaround, or will the franchise’s confusing strategy hold them back? With debate swirling around Zion Williamson’s future, trade rumors for Herb Jones and Trey Murphy, and perplexing decisions like the Kevon Looney team option, the Pelicans’ front office remains under scrutiny. Josh Lloyd breaks down the Pelicans’ statistical highs and lows, including standout efficiencies from Karlo Matković and defensive contributions from Yves Missi. The episode explores advanced analytics, usage battles among the core rotation, and the ongoing conundrum at center. Was trading an unprotected first-round pick for Derik Queen ever justified? Can emerging talents like Bryce McGowans and Trey Alexander find meaningful roles? Find out how New Orleans’ puzzling mix of youth, misfit lineups, and stalled development could shape their offseason and beyond. ‪@LockedOnPelicans‬ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Cameo shout-outs and messages: https://www.cameo.com/josh_doezl9tzyg... Fantasy tools: Projections: https://basketballmonster.com/project... Lineups: https://basketballmonster.com/nbaline... News: https://basketballmonster.com/playern... Schedules: https://basketballmonster.com/weeklyt... Team Analysis: https://basketballmonster.com/teamana... Intro music:    / @boofrommonstersinc   Other platforms: Website: https://basketballmonster.com Apple: https://buff.ly/2xQx1tw Spotify: https://buff.ly/2RVJ1RW Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshlloyd.bs... Instagram:   / lockedonfantasybasketball   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)