Who Stays and Who Goes? Tough Decisions Ahead for New Orleans Pelicans | James Skrmetta Reacts
Could BIG changes be coming to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2026?
In this video, James Skrmetta reacts to and breaks down why Joe Dumars and new head coach Jamahl Mosley could be facing some difficult decisions regarding the future of the Pelicans roster. With expectations rising and pressure mounting, New Orleans may have to take a hard look at key pieces including Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones.
Will Zion Williamson remain the centerpiece of the franchise? Could Trey Murphy emerge as the next face of the team? Is Herb Jones still part of the long-term plan? And how aggressive will Joe Dumars be as he begins shaping the next era of Pelicans basketball?
James Skrmetta discusses potential roster changes, trade possibilities, and what the future could hold for the New Orleans Pelicans heading into the 2026 season.
🔥 Topics Covered:
🏀 New Orleans Pelicans roster outlook
🏀 Joe Dumars’ vision for the franchise
🏀 Jamahl Mosley’s impact as head coach
🏀 Zion Williamson’s future in New Orleans
🏀 Trey Murphy III’s role moving forward
🏀 Herb Jones trade possibilities
🏀 Potential Pelicans offseason moves
🏀 NBA trade rumors and roster decisions
🏀 The direction of the franchise in 2026
Do you think the Pelicans should build around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, or make major roster changes?
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D. Queen is locked in. He’s the future imo.
Zion is one of the best finishers at the rim. i've ever seen.But that's all he's ever been.He's never developed anything else.And that is the problem with this game
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What do you all be watching. We were fine until 24-25 seasons. Literary the whole team was hurt ! 2 playoff appearances …lost in the play in 1 year. 25-26 they let Borrego take over. He only won 43 games in the east. That the best he ever done! Could have just let Willie finished. The team is fine after we get rid of Poole and Murray. If Jamal can really coach.
think the Saints use to piss me off the Pels oh man whole different levels of pistivity are reached watching them 😂
Let a $40 million player come off the bench😂😂😂 Zion is a starter is it his fault he was not always on the floor yes the organization should take just as much as blame for not developing him more he’s still young and they’re still time to be great but look at this something very important look at all the players the New Orleans pelicans have had Josh Hart ,Jose Alvarado, Dyson Daniels , Alexandra W, even CJ McCollum these players all played well and played key roles in the playoffs when they left New Orleans What does that say? Ask yourself that I don’t think it’s just a player thing it’s an organization thing.
These takes are horrible. A small market team doesn’t have the luxury of tearing it all down. We are a football first town.