CONTAGIOUS: Herb Jones’ Leadership TRANSFORMS Pelicans Defense—Is Zion Williamson Back for Real?
New Orleans Pelicans reignite hope with back-to-back wins over the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs, powered by Zion Williamson’s aggressive offense and defensive resurgence. Could this signal a turning point for a team flirting with a rebuild? Herb Jones anchors a revitalized defense, forcing the squad to step up their hustle, while Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey deliver clutch performances. Tves Missi’s breakout against the Spurs showcases why his name is rising in trade talks.
Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans’ evolving approach, including a bold coaching strategy targeting Victor Wembanyama and the impact of defensive adjustments. Roster shifts take center stage as Jordan Poole falls out of the rotation and rookie minutes dwindle—raising tough questions about the future of New Orleans’ two timelines experiment. With the NBA trade deadline looming and rumors swirling around a potential John Morant deal, can the Pelicans build on recent momentum or is another losing streak around the corner?
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30 Comments
Let the rookies run free 🆓, trade Zion and Jose, and Bey can go too
Why are you agitated us
Its a team game… we can win gotta have faith
Ja Morant is not a good move, it’s like Trading for Terrel Owen’s, except the Pom poms are guns
Let go of you them and they…
NEW ORLEANS WILL WIN 🏆 NEXT YEAR
2 games doesn't really change much with so many losing streaks.
Everydayer from AUS. That was awesome. Zion monstered wemby, made him look slow. Missi great on both ends. At worst these games have increased the trade value of our players at the perfect time.
For the first time this year, the team's starters all had a positive +/- in two consecutive games. Welcome back, Herb!!!
DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!!
Hit the nail on the head. How good they can be when it clicks , to me is worth the wait. Hopefully they can with Borrego.
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The truth comes out – Herbert Jones is the real untouchable
17:30 I think we should keep Zion past the deadline and reevaluate in the offseason. There are no protections on the hawks pick so we have no incentive to tank. I wouldn’t imagine we’re going to get proper compensation for Zion in season.
Why do you need a total rebuild? You have Herb, DeJuante, and Trey, one of the best trio guards in the league. Saddiq is a good player. Queen will be a star eventually. Missi tries, which is a lot more than you can say for other 7 footers. I have to ask Pels fans if Fears really has that much potential–does he? Jordan Poole–does he want to be in N.O.? I think the team should choose one or the other and let it be for 18 months. To me, question is what return could Zion and Fears could bring?
I have some concerns because there are only 5 games until the trade deadline, 3 of which are not currently playoff teams.
You talk about these timelines like Dr Doom
Shout out from Fuerteventura!
You just finished saying trade Zion you are a bandwagon fan
I never noticed how stiff herbs shot looked…did anyone else see that this weekend or am i trippin?
We did get the best player in the deal – Saddiq Bey
It’s amazing what happens when you rebound. Who knew.
Hi Jake , The NBA has Referee's problem, how many times do we get screwed over
They are working hard to trade Missi because they drafted Queen. Joe Dumars at work.
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Trade Trade Trade ????? Do you guys think this is Fantasy Basketball . Are yall just trading players just because it's popular to do so. What's the f…. point. It doesn't make sense!!!! Stop !!!!!!!!
Na don’t give me all this a week ago you said this team wernt it and we got a long rebuild, I’m sorry you stick a starting pg in this team and you have a great team
Keep Missi!!!!
I’ve been saying from the jump that Saddiq Bey was going to be such a great piece. Maybe it was my Villanova bias 😂 but I just knew he was going to be a certified pro
The trade in totality was stupid but I’m glad to have Bey here hopefully for the future