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The New Orleans Pelicans are the 2nd biggest favorite to trade for Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Jake Madison looks at the Vegas odds for a trade and how it would work around Brandon Ingram. But there are two reasons that make it tough to get a deal done. Plus, Herb Jones finished 5th in the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year voting. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

There are new rumors floating around that the New Orleans Pelicans will not offer Brandon Ingram a contract extension. Jake Madison looks at whether those rumors are real or fake. Then he gets into why the Pels kept Willie Green's contract extension a secret and agrees it was a strange thing to do. Plus, what is the Pels biggest need this offseason around Zion Williamson? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans struggled on offense for much of this past season and Jake Madison tells you who to blame. He looks at how Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and head coach Willie Green kept the Pels from achieving their full potential. He also looks at what needs to change next season for the team to reach its ceiling.   Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It seems like big changes are coming to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason but does that mean the Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson pairing is done? Jake Madison says not so fast and says the Pels might even give Brandon Ingram a MAX extension. Jake looks at the contract, trade value, and how a deal for someone like Trae Young could come together. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Brandon Ingram spoke after the New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs and it was very insightful. But Jake Madison is worried about something Ingram said in regards to the Pels and three-point shooting. But while he is worried he says Ingram said a lot to make Pels fans excited about his pairing with Zion Williamson as well. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

After a playoff sweep big changes are coming to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Jake Madison makes sense of what David Griffin said about the Pels direction this offseason. But big changes won't happen unless ownership commits to potentially paying the luxury tax. Jake also thinks the big changes aren't trading Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, or CJ McCollum. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The season is over for the New Orleans Pelicans after getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake Madison says it's because Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum let the Pels down. And with how Game 4 was winnable that makes it the most disappointing loss of the series. Plus, how much would Zion Williamson have changed the outcome? And overall how did Willie Green do coaching the team? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the brink of being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs but could that be a good thing? Jake Madison explains that he doesn't think it matters either way and that there are big changes coming for the Pels this offseason. Does that mean that one of Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson is being traded away? Or does that mean a new starting center next year? Plus, expect some changes from Willie Green in Game 4 tonight. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans were on their home court with a chance to get back into their first round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunders and they failed to show up yet again. Jake Madison breaks down why what you're seeing right from the Pels is a culmination of a lot of issues this season. Plus, why can't Brandon Ingram get going and what should the team do with CJ McCollum? And here is why it's so disappointing to be unable to capitalize on not the best game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans might be down 0-2 in their playoff series against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder but Jake Madison looks at the key to getting Ingram going. Rylan Stiles of the Locked On Thunder podcast also joins the show to look at how Chet Holmgren has done and what the Pes need to do on defense. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

If the New Orleans Pelicans want to try and even up their first round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder they need to make 3 big changes. Jake Madison explains that it starts with CJ McCollum and could mean more from rookie Jordan Hawkins. Plus, the Pels need to get Brandon Ingram to stop making the OKC defense happy and to try defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander differently. Plus, what's going on with the referees and the physicality in this series? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans needed to rely on Brandon Ingram to avoid going down 0-2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder but he couldn't deliver. Jake Madison look at why the Pels star was outplayed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. And what about CJ McCollum why hasn't he shown up in the playoffs either? Plus, Jake explains exactly what happened to the Pels defense and says it shouldn't have been a surprise. And finally, even he agree it's time for more Jonas Valanciunas but not for the reasons you think. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Brandon Ingram is ready for the New Orleans Pelicans Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder says Antonio Daniels. Jake Madison welcomes the Bally Sports broadcaster onto the show to review the Pels loss in Game 1, look at how Ingram and CJ McCollum bounce back, how to deal with the refs and physicality, why Trey Murphy and Jose Alvarado are difference makers, and how to continue to use Jonas Valanciunas well. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It's time for some film review after the New Orleans Pelicans lose Game 1 of their playoff series to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake Madison rewatched Game 1 and saw some easy ways for the Pels to get Brandon Ingram space to get scoring again. But he also has some concerns about the defense and slowing down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and allowing wide open three-point shots. Plus, how did Willie Green do coaching? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

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The New Orleans Pelicans should have won Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder but Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum played too poorly. Jake Madison explains how the Pels could have won without Zion Williamson as the role players in Trey Murphy and Jonas Valanciunas played well and the defense limited Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans have a tough first round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Zion Williamson out with a hamstring injury, Jake Madison tells you the three biggest things you need to know. With two tweaks Brandon Ingram can outplay Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. don't expect any changes to the starting lineup, and how does Jonas Valanciunas matchup with Chet Holmgren? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans without Zion Williamson are underdogs against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder but Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy could still win the Pels the series. Jake Madison is joined by Rylan Stiles of  @LockedOnThunder  to preview this first round playoff matchup. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the playoffs after two unlikely heroes led the way in the win over the Sacramento Kings. Jake Madison explains why Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall were key to the Pels making the NBA Playoffs. Now all eyes turn to Zion Williamson and if he will overcome his hamstring injury to play. Plus, the Pelicans will need better performances from Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas if they want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It's do or die for the New Orleans Pelicans in their Play-In Game against the Sacramento Kings. And while they don't have Zion Williamson, Jake Madison says you should expect a big game from Brandon Ingram to get the Pels into the playoffs. Plus, what to expect from CJ McCollum, and the expected starting lineup is very effective. And how will De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis handle the Pels defense? Join the Locked On Pelicans Insiders: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpelicans Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…