Explore every episode of the podcast NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast
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| Pelicans Injury Chaos: What’s REALLY Going On? Zion’s Frustration, Borrego’s Fixes & Wolves Preview | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:59:20 | |
The New Orleans Pelicans are drowning in injuries again, and fans everywhere are asking the same question: | |||
| Pelicans Finally Finding an Identity? Zion as Engine, & Rotation Shakeups | Pels-Grizzlies Preview | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:57:49 | |
Welcome back to another episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, your home for smart, detailed, no-nonsense Pelicans analysis. | |||
| Zion Out vs Celtics | Pelicans Collapse Late, Trey Murphy Struggles & Willie Green’s Hot Seat Heats Up | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:58:05 | |
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 seal the win. Even with the score lopsided, this game exposed deeper issues for New Orleans — effort, execution, and accountability. This loss raises the question: Is this just early-season fatigue or deeper coaching issues? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 📲 Follow us on X, IG & TikTok @NOBasketball (no E) 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for full Pelicans breakdowns every week #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #WillieGreen #PelicansPodcast #NewOrleansPelicans #NBAPodcast #BostonCeltics #DenverNuggets #NBATalk #BasketballAnalysis #NBA2025 | |||
| Pelicans stomp the Kings 129-93 | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:37:07 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the keys the Pelicans recent hot streak and how they defeated the Kings 129-93. | |||
| Can the Pelicans turn the corner after starting the season 5-6? | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:57:33 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans rocky start to the season, in season tournament play, and highlight why they need to have made a break through heading into a tough Western conference stretch of games. | |||
| CJ McCollum leads Pelicans comeback to defeat the OKC Thunder | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans adventurous 110-106 win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rattler brothers also preview the matchup tomorrow night vs the Detroit Pistons. | |||
| Pelicans vs Thunder - Preview | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:38:44 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down themes from the Pelicans games so far this week and preview the matchup vs the OKC Thunder. | |||
| Pelicans defeat Grizzlies 111-104 in season opener | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:37:31 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown Zion Williamson and the Pelicans season opener win vs the Grizzlies. | |||
| Pelicans vs Hawks preseason recap | 15 Oct 2023 | 00:38:00 | |
Garrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans concerns through 3 games in the preseason to start the season. | |||
| Pelicans drop 2nd preseason game to Houston Rockets | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:44:05 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the 2nd preseason game for the Pelicans vs the Rockets. | |||
| Breaking down Pelicans Pre-Season Opener | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what was new from the Pelicans as they open the 2023-2024 Preseason with a 122-105 loss to the Orlando Magic. | |||
| Pelicans Media Day | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:37:47 | |
Garrick and Raphael Rattler breakdown all the storylines of Pelicans media day. | |||
| New Orleans Pelicans Off-Season Wrap Up | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:37:16 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down what the Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks trade means for the Pelicans, biggest storyline heading into training camp, season predictions and more. | |||
| Pelicans 0-2 but Encouraging Signs? Zion Dominates, Fears & Queen Rise + Celtics Preview | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:26:35 | |
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, rookies Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen are already closing games, and the Pelicans rank near the top of the league in multiple offensive categories. In this episode, we break down what’s working, what needs fixing, and whether this team is closer than their record suggests — before previewing a big home game vs Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. | |||
| Biggest Questions heading into Pelicans Media Day | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:33:06 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the biggest questions the Pelicans face heading into 2023 media day. | |||
| Trey Murphy Out 10-12 Weeks, Pelicans depth tested early | 08 Sep 2023 | 00:20:35 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler the ramifications of the Trey Murphy injury and what that means for the beginning of the Pelicans season. | |||
| Pelicans Depth Key to 2023 Success | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:36:53 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans depth and how having a healthy Brandon Ingram & Zion Williamson can put the 2nd line in position to shine this season. What bench player will take a step forward offensively? Who is the biggest wildcard reserve for the Pelicans 2023-2024 season? | |||
| Brandon Ingram FIBA Struggles, More Changes for the Pelicans | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:37:25 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what changes the Pelicans organization have made this off-season as well as Brandon Ingram's struggles in the FIBA World tournament. | |||
| Zion Williamson turning a corner? | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:31:37 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans schedule release, intriguing stretches, Zion's offseason, and if Brandon Ingram is poised for a breakout game in the FIBA World Cup. | |||
| Brandon Ingram a sleeper to close for Team USA? | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:30:58 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Brandon Ingram's US National debut, why he may be a sleeper to close for this young team USA roster, what it would take for him to make an All-NBA team, and more. | |||
| How do the Pelicans stack up in the Western Conference? | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:53:12 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the different versions of the Pelicans matchup vs the new look Western Conference. | |||
| Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 2 | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:37:40 | |
The Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick & Raphael Rattler rank which player's growth will have the biggest impact on the Pelicans success next season. | |||
| Who's growth will impact the Pelicans success the most next season | Part 1 | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:35:30 | |
The Pelicans once again are leaning on health and internal growth from the team to get them deep into the playoffs next season. Garrick & Raphael Rattler rank which player's growth will have the biggest impact on the Pelicans success next season. | |||
| Zion Williamson Speaks | Summer League Takeaways | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:34:03 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down Zion Williamson's comments and where the franchise is with it's star player going forward. Who impressed who under performed in Summer League? | |||
| Pelicans vs Grizzlies Recap & Spurs Home Opener Preview | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
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 & 3 down, injury updates, and a preview of the next matchup. If you’re a Pelicans fan or an NBA enthusiast, this detailed recap and analysis will get you caught up on all the important highlights and insights from the first game and what to expect going forward. | |||
| Pelicans Summer League Early Takeaways | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:32:44 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown what they have seen Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, and other members of the Pelicans summer league team after 2 games. | |||
| Pelicans 2023 Summer League Preview | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:31:38 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the things to look for in the Pelicans summer league play in Las Vegas. | |||
| Pelicans sign Cody Zeller, extend Herb Jones, and let Jaxson Hayes, Billy Hernangomez, and Garrett Temple walk in Free Agency. | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:34:15 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the Herb Jones extension, trade rumors that didn't happen, and how the Pelicans were predictably inactive in free agency for the second year in a row. | |||
| Pelicans looking for Rim Protection in Free Agency | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:37:12 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the options in free agency and the trade market to fill the Pelicans need for rim protection. | |||
| Pelicans select Jordan Hawkins with the #14 pick in the NBA 2023 Draft | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:40:25 | |
Garrick and Raphael Rattler break down the selection of Jordan Hawkins and what he brings to the Pelicans loaded roster. | |||
| Pelicans Draft Day Preview | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:30:24 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the rumors and players linked to the Pelicans heading into draft night as well as who are some sleepers to keep an eye out for in the undrafted pool. | |||
| Should the Pelicans give the Zion/BI era another chance? | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:47:28 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the rumors linked to the Pelicans heading into Thursday's NBA Draft. | |||
| Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Wing Edition | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:01:05 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the strength of the Pelicans roster in the wing position. | |||
| Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Center Edition | 06 Jun 2023 | 01:02:02 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans big situation as they head into the off-season. | |||
| Pelicans Off-Season Breakdown: Guard Edition | 23 May 2023 | 01:08:48 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans outlook at guard heading into the off-season. Do they have enough at guard when healthy? Do they look for a vet via trade/FA? Do they draft another guard? | |||
| Pelicans Season Keys, Stat Leaders & Bold Predictions | Zion, Trey, Poole Outlook + Grizzlies Opener Preview | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:18:22 | |
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 success, project stat leaders, make bold predictions, and preview the season opener vs the Memphis Grizzlies. #Pelicans #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #JordanPoole #DerikQueen #HerbJones #NBAPodcast #NewOrleansPelicans #NBA2024 #DejounteMurray #MemphisGrizzlies #NBASeasonPreview | |||
| Continuity could pay off for Pelicans | 16 May 2023 | 00:52:33 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down what takeaways the Pelicans can look to model from the playoffs so far, how the Pelicans will address Herb Jones this summer, and if continuity may be the new era in the NBA. | |||
| Pelicans need more pace | 09 May 2023 | 00:59:26 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down what changes the Pelicans need to make as a team strategy going into next season. | |||
| The next step for the Pelicans | 02 May 2023 | 01:03:29 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler the next step for some key players, coaches, and the New Orleans Pelicans organization. | |||
| Will the Pelicans think big in free agency? | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:01:58 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the needs for the Pelicans heading into the off-season. | |||
| Pelicans Season Wrap-Up | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:04:03 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans roller coaster of season and look ahead to what's next. | |||
| Pelicans vs Thunder Play - In Preview | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:58:35 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the end of the regular season and preview the home play-in matchup vs the Thunder. | |||
| Is the Pelicans season coming full circle? | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:04:32 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA entering the final week of the regular season and how things may be coming full circle for the team after a roller coaster of a year. | |||
| Pelicans hitting their stride at the right time | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:57:21 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss how the Pelicans seem to be finding themselves right at the perfect time. | |||
| Now or Never for the Pelicans | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:04:07 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the Pelicans identity, the recent adjustments from Willie Green, and the critical week ahead for the Pelicans that could make or break their playoff chances. | |||
| Pelicans going through growing pains | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:03:21 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss bad stretch the Pelicans are currently suffering through and if there is a way to turn things around before it is too late | |||
| Pelicans Preseason Deep Dive: Zion’s Growth, Peavy’s Rise & Frontcourt Injury Questions | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:54:34 | |
In this episode, Raphael Rattler and Garrick Rattler discuss: 🏀 Injury Concerns in the Frontcourt ⚡ Key Preseason Takeaways 📈 Standout Performances ❓ Questions Heading into the Regular Season Pelicans Podcast, Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans, Micah Peavy, Trey Murphy, Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi, Jordan Poole, NBA Preseason, Pelicans Rotation, New Orleans Basketball, Louisiana Sports Podcast | |||
| Pelicans Defense the key going forward | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:10:50 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Potential Round 1 matchups you love/hate for the Pelicans, what adjustments to expect after the break, and how the Pelicans can get going offensively w/o Zion. | |||
| Pelicans in familiar territory | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:03:00 | |
Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the wild trade deadline, the new look Western conference, and how the Pelicans have to shift their mindset after the Zion injury news. | |||
| Pelicans stop the slide | 07 Feb 2023 | 01:05:22 | |
Garrick and Raphael Rattler discuss the trade deadline, Kira Lewis’s return to the rotation, and if the Pels are in line to make a run similar to last season after the All Star Break. | |||