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