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Garrick Rattler and Raphael Rattler talk New Orleans Pelicans basketball.

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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Pelicans have a big problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 65:26


    How will the Pelicans approach the guard position this summer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 71:52


    Send us a textIn this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, hosts Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down how the playoff results may impact the Pelicans, explore the Pelicans' offseason guard situation, and dive into potential draft targets for New Orleans.

    Do the Pelicans Rebuild or Retool?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 56:19


    Joe Dumars introduced as Pelicans VP of Basketball Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 39:17


    David Griffin Fired. What's changes are next for the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 70:34


    What is the direction of the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 48:31


    Send us a textThis week on [Podcast Name], we dive deep into the New Orleans Pelicans' offseason decisions. Should the team consider trading Zion Williamson, especially if they land Cooper Flagg? Will CJ McCollum be on the move after another strong season?

    Are the Pelicans soft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 54:49


    Send us a textKey Takeaways:✔️ Trey Murphy's Struggles – Can he handle physical defenses? Is he overthinking on the court?✔️ Zion Williamson's Resurgence – Gaining attention again, playing more minutes, but how can the Pelicans maximize his impact within his minutes restriction?✔️ Karlo Matkovic & Yves Missi – Their growth has been impressive. Can they be interchangeable bigs moving forward?✔️ Jose Alvarado's Breakout Season – Has he proven to be a key rotation player in the NBA?✔️ Jordan Hawkins' Shooting – Struggling with back issues, but showing flashes of athleticism. Can he find his rhythm?✔️ Mo Bamba's Debut – A mixed performance on a 10-day contract. Is he a long-term fit for the Pelicans?✔️ CJ McCollum & Bruce Brown – Should their minutes be adjusted?

    Pelicans Dominant Second Half Leads to Victory Over Spurs | Zion, Kelly Olynyk & Young Stars Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 13:51


    Send us a textIn this episode of New Orleans Basketball, host Raphael Rattler breaks down the New Orleans Pelicans' 114-96 win over the San Antonio Spurs. After a tough first half, the Pelicans exploded with a 74-point second half performance, out-rebounding the Spurs by 23 and dominating the paint with 58 points. The episode delves into the impact of the Pelicans' bigger lineup, with standout performances from Kelly Olynyk (14 points, 15 rebounds), Carlo Mavic (career-high 19 points), and Zion Williamson. Plus, a look at how Zion's role as a "point guard" is evolving, and the continued development of young players like Trey Murphy, Jose Alvarado, and Carlo Mavic.Key Takeaways:Zion's evolving role as a point guardKelly Olynyk's impact on the Pelicans' offense and defenseThe Pelicans' versatility with big lineupsRookie Carlo Mavic's growth and confidenceA deep dive into Trey Murphy's shooting struggles and improvementsBruce Brown's struggles and the potential impact of Brandon BostonStay updated with the latest Pelicans analysis, news, and game breakdowns by tuning in to this episode! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Pelicans coverage!#NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #KellyOlynyk #PelicansWin #NBAHighlights #PelicansPodcast #CarloMavic #TreyMurphy #JoseAlvarado

    Zion Williamson dominates, but Pelicans struggle vs the Mavericks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 14:00


    Send us a textRecapping the New Orleans Pelicans 103 - 111 loss on the road to the Dallas Mavericks.

    Is Trey Murphy III a future All-Star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 45:49


    Send us a textRaphael & Garrick Rattler talk All-Star weekend, what to look for the remainder of the Pelicans game this year, and if Trey Murphy III has a shot to be an All-Star next season.

    David Griffin talks Brandon Ingram trade; State of Pelicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 48:55


    Send us a textRaphael  & Garrick Rattler breakdown the comments from David Griffin after hosting his first press conference since the Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors.

    Pelicans trade Brandon Ingram

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 41:46


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Brandon Ingram trade to the Toronto Raptors and what that means for the Pelicans moving forward.

    Pelicans struggles return, but Zion Williamson continues to impress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 52:19


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the tough 0-3 week from the Pelicans, Zion's resurgence, early game struggles, and what the Pelicans will do with at the quickly approaching NBA trade deadline.

    Are these the real Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 51:02


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans recent 4 game win streak. How much of it is the opponent and how much have the Pelicans found their rhythm? With the trade deadline quickly approaching, what do the Pelicans need to add to their roster? All that and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Silver Lining for the Pelicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 54:24


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans through the halfway point of the season, talk to the silver lining of this season, Dejounte Murray's resurgence, and the Zion Williamson saga. All this and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Pelicans gaining chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 37:51


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans recent victories versus the Wizards, discuss how the Pelicans have been gaining chemistry despite their losses, evaluate CJ McCollum possibly being on the trade block, and the return of Zion Williamson.

    Should Willie Green be on the hot seat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 47:51


    Send us a textThe Pelicans have the worst record in the league and are on a 10 game losing streak. Should Willie Green be on the hot seat?  Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Can Trey Murphy III become a predatory wing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 53:51


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the latest in Pelicans news, rumors, and updates while all discussing if Trey Murphy III is on path to becoming the next predatory wing in the NBA.

    Where do the Pelicans go from here? 12/4 Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 48:39


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the return of Brandon Ingram & Herb Jones as well as the trade rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram & Zion Williamson.

    Can the Pelicans turn things around?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 49:02


    Send us a textAs CJ McCollum & Dejounte Murray gear up to return to the court, Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the upcoming week of games & reports of Zion Williamson parting ways with CAA. Can the Pelicans string together enough wins to climb back into the playoff race in the tough Western Conference? All that and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Help on the way for the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 44:46


    Send us a textWith CJ McCollum, Jordan Hawkins, and Dejounte Murray all returning to the practice floor in some capacity, what do the Pelicans need to do to keep the ship afloat as they wait for reinforcements. Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Is this already a lost season for the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 57:16


    Send us a textPelicans lose their 5th straight game and Jose Alvarado to a strained hamstring for 4-6 weeks.  With a tough stretch vs the Western conference coming up is the season a lost cause already?  Garrick and Raphael Rattler discuss on this new episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Is Brandon Ingram earning his max contract?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 53:42


    Send us a textPelicans finish home stand with a loss vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the homestand and what the Pelicans have to do to get back in the win column. Is Brandon Ingram changing his perception as a max contract player?

    Is this the beginning of Brandon Ingram & Zion Williamson the duo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 44:35


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler discuss Pelicans 125-118 victory over the Indiana Pacers and breakdown the task at hand for Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson moving forward with the Pelicans.

    Pelicans split games with the Blazers. How will they respond vs the Warriors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 41:20


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the baseball series between the New Orleans Pelicans & the Portland Trailblazers. Also preview the upcoming baseball series vs the Golden State warriors.

    Pelicans beat Bulls 123-111. How will they adjust without Dejounte Murray?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 51:04


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown 123-111 New Orleans Pelicans  win over the  Chicago Bulls and how the Pelicans will adjust without Dejounte Murray for an extended period of time.

    Pelicans vs Bulls Season opener preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 43:08


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the season opener matchup vs the Chicago Bulls.

    Pelicans preseason takeaways & bold predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 57:14


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the preseason, discuss regular season predictions, and also offer up some bold takes. We discuss on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Could the Pelicans have the best defense in the NBA this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 45:59


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown defensive outlook of the Pelicans despite not having a household name starting at Center. Could this be Zion Williamson's 1st All-NBA season? We discuss on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Trey Murphy III out 3 weeks with strained hamstring. How will the Pelicans adjust?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 27:23


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown Trey Murphy's injury and what the Pelicans will do in his absence to start the season.

    Zion Revenge Tour? Questions heading into Pelicans training camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 59:18


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the themes from Pelicans media day as well as discuss what a Zion revenge tour means, what the Pelicans can expect from Brandon Ingram, who will come off the bench and much more. All that on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    How do the Pelicans stack up vs the West?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 79:31


    Send us a textGarrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Brandon Ingram saga, Zion in China, and  how the Pelicans will matchup on paper vs the Western conference.

    Who needs to take the biggest leap for the Pelicans next season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 75:21


    Send us a Text Message.Garrick & Raphael Rattler do their annual ranking of which players' growth will have the biggest impact on the New Orleans Pelicans upcoming season.

    Pelicans Schedule Release. Can they get off to a fast start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 59:18


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the freshly released Pelicans schedule. How can the offense improve? Can the Pelicans become a volume 3 point shooting team. All that and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Are the Pelicans not being talked about enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 56:08


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler why the Pelicans may be getting slept on going into the upcoming NBA Season. #pelicans#zionwilliamson #brandoningram #cjmccollum #KarloMatkovic #herbertjones #antonioreeves#jordanhawkins#DejounteMurray#NewOrleans

    Center by committee is risky business. Can it work for the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 68:43


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans current Center situation, talk about the risk surrounding Brandon Ingram, and talk Summer League takeaways. 

    Pelicans Summer League Preview: Is Jordan Hawkins ready to take the next step?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 34:45


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler preview the Pelicans key Summer League players. Is Jordan Hawkins ready to take flight? Can Yves Missi impress enough to earn some early playing time? Who is the next Naji Marshall? All that on this episode on NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Brandon Ingram decision looming. What will the Pelicans do at Center?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 55:45


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler recap David Griffin's trade history since joining the Pelicans in 2019. How will the Pelicans standoff with Brandon Ingram end? Also, who will start at Center for the Pelicans? All that on this episode on NewOrleans.Basketball.

    Pelicans trade for Dejounte Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 43:30


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans selection trade of Dejounte Murray and what it means for the team moving forward.

    Pelicans select Yves Missi #21 in the 2024 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 27:20


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans selection Yves Missi at #21 in the 2024 Draft.

    Did the Celtics build the blueprint for the Pelicans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 60:55


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown how the Celtics may have built the perfect blueprint for what the Pelicans need to put around their stars. 

    Where do the Pelicans go from here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 52:48


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss the changes that have already happened and the changes yet to come for the Pelicans this off-season.

    Potential Pelicans trade partners this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 64:25


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss what teams the Pelicans are most likely to make a trade with this summer in efforts of reshaping their roster. 

    Pelicans Core: Who Stays? Who Goes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 69:23


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler discuss who are the members of the Pelicans core. Who will stay will the Pelicans and who might be no longer be on the roster going into next season. All that and more on this week's episode of NOB.

    Pelicans ready to move on from Brandon Ingram?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 61:05


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler breakdown the Pelicans 0-4 series defeat to the OKC Thunder, Post Season Presser reactions, and if the Pelicans are ready to move forward without Brandon Ingram.

    Pelicans vs Thunder Game 1 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 42:02


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the New Orleans Pelicans 92- 94 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and preview what adjustments need to be made going into Game 2.

    Pelicans vs Thunder Round 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 45:16


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the New Orleans Pelicans 105-98 Play-in victory over the Sacramento Kings, discuss what the Pelicans need to do without Zion, and preview the round 1 matchup vs the Oklahoma City Thunder.

    Pelicans Regular Season Recap | Play-In Tournament preview vs Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 48:03


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler break down the Pelicans 49-33 Pelicans regular season and preview the play-in rematch vs the Lakers. 

    Pelicans go undefeated on West road trip and hold on to beat Warriors 114 -109

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 62:34


    Garrick & Raphael Rattler analyze the Pelicans 114-109 win over the Golden State Warriors. Zion's evolution during final road trip, Brandon Ingram's return, and a preview of the critical season finale vs the Lakers. Can the Pelicans figure it out at home? All that and more on this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball.

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