NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

Garrick Rattler & Raphael Rattler provide coverage, analysis, and insights on the New Orleans Pelicans basketball.

NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by The Rattler Brothers, with 262 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Rattler Brothers hosts NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast, a sports show with 262 episodes published.

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  NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

  Top 10 Pelican's Developments That Will Decide the 2026 Season | Zion's Mindset

  Aug 11, 20261h 17m

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of New Orleans.Basketball! I'm your host Raphael Rattler, joined by my brother Garrick "G-Money" Rattler, breaking down everything happening with the New Orleans Pelicans. We also rank the 10 biggest player and coaching developments that could determine whether the Pelicans take a major step forward during the 2026 NBA season. Do you think Zion Williamson is the biggest X-factor this season, or is another Pelicans player more important to the team's success? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ————————————————————————Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @nobasktball (No "E") Like the video Subscribe for weekly Pelicans coverage, NBA analysis, trade discussions, game breakdowns, and offseason updates. #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #NBA #ZionWilliamson #DerikQueen #JeremiahFears #TreyMurphy #HerbJones #JordanPoole #JamahlMosley #NBAPodcast #PelicansPodcast

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  How can the Pelicans be right? What does a successful 2026-2027 season look like?

  Jul 31, 20261h 6m

  Send us Fan Mail The New Orleans Pelicans are betting on themselves heading into the 2026 NBA season, but what does success actually look like? On this episode of New Orleans.Basketball, Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Pelicans, including why Trey Murphy is still on the roster, what we learned from NBA Summer League, and who faces the most pressure entering the season. We also debate whether making the Play-In Tournament would be considered a successful season, how much pressure is on Zion Williamson to prove he’s “the guy,” and whether rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen can change the franchise’s long-term outlook. Topics Discussed: Trey Murphy remains with the Pelicans Pelicans Summer League takeaways What defines a successful 2026 season? Is making the Play-In enough? Can Zion Williamson finally lead a winning team? Ranking the five people under the most pressure Joe Dumars & Troy Weaver’s roster-building strategy Extension candidates Do you think the Pelicans should prioritize winning now, or developing Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen for the future? Let us know in the comments! Like the video if you enjoyed it. Subscribe for weekly New Orleans Pelicans analysis, NBA news, trade discussions, film breakdowns, and live reactions. Follow us everywhere: Twitter/X: @nobasktball Instagram: @nobasktball TikTok: @nobasktball (No “E” in Basketball!) #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #NBASummerLeague #NBA #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen #JoeDumars #JamahlMoseley

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  Pelicans Playing It Too Safe? | Center Conundrum & Summer League Preview

  Jul 6, 202656 min

  Send us Fan Mail he New Orleans Pelicans have taken a much more cautious approach this offseason—but is that the right strategy after a 26-56 season? In this episode, Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler discuss why Joe Dumars may be choosing patience over blockbuster moves, whether the Pelicans should still pursue a center upgrade, and which players they’re most excited to watch during NBA Summer League. 🏀 In this episode: • Why the Pelicans have stayed quiet this offseason • Is New Orleans making the right decision by competing instead of rebuilding? • Why the Pelicans are rarely a free-agent destination • Could waiting until the trade deadline be the smarter move? • Which Pelicans veterans could still be moved? 👇 Join the conversation! Would you trade for Walker Kessler? Should the Pelicans make another move before the season? Who are you most excited to watch in Summer League? ⸻ Follow New Orleans.Basketball 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball

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  NewOrleans.Basketball - A New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

  Pelicans Biggest Needs Revealed + NBA Draft Trade Rumors | Joe Dumars’ Next Move

  Jun 19, 202657 min

  Send us Fan Mail The 2026 NBA Draft is almost here, and the New Orleans Pelicans have some major decisions to make. Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the Pelicans’ biggest roster needs, discuss whether Joe Dumars should trade into the first round, and highlight a few intriguing second-round prospects who could fit the team’s vision moving forward. We also discuss what the New York Knicks’ championship run means for the rest of the NBA, why two-way players are more important than ever, and what teams like the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama can learn from the Knicks’ success. 🏀 Topics Covered: • What the Knicks’ title run teaches the NBA • How Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs should respond • Why two-way players matter more than ever • Brandon Demas named Laketown Squadron Head Coach • God Shammgod named Pelicans Summer League Head Coach Big Questions: • Do the Pelicans need a floor-spacing center? • Is there room for a traditional backup big? • Can Jordan Hawkins become the movement shooter they need? • Is Bryce McGowens developing into a 3-and-D wing? • Who becomes the emergency third ball handler? NBA DRAFT TALK • Should the Pelicans trade into the first round? • Why moving into the lottery likely doesn’t make sense • Potential costs of acquiring a first-round pick • Why late first-round and early second-round targets may be more realistic • Second-round prospects to watch: * Trevon Brazile (Arkansas) * Bryce Hopkins (St. John’s) 👇 Let us know in the comments: What is the Pelicans’ biggest roster need? Should Joe Dumars trade into the first round? Which prospect do you want New Orleans to target? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Follow New Orleans.Basketball 🐦 Twitter/X: @nobasktball 📸 Instagram: @nobasktball 🎵 TikTok: @nobasktball Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Share 🏀 #Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #NBADraft #JoeDumars #JamahlMosley #ZionWilliamson #TreyMurphy #JeremiahFears #DerikQueen #NBA #NBATradeRumors #PelicansNews #YvesMissi #HerbJones

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  Pelicans Trade Trey Murphy? | Joe Dumars & Jamahl Mosley Speak + Zion, Rebuild or Playoffs?

  Jun 1, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The New Orleans Pelicans have officially entered a new era.<br/><br/>Joe Dumars and Jamahl Mosley have spoken, and now attention shifts to the biggest question facing the franchise: What comes next for the roster?<br/><br/>Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down the Pelicans’ most realistic trade assets, discuss whether Trey Murphy should be considered untouchable, and debate if New Orleans is closer to a playoff push or a full rebuild.<br/><br/><br/> Drop your thoughts in the comments:<br/><br/>Would you trade Trey Murphy?<br/>What would i...

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