Zion’s Contract Future & Pelicans Training Camp’s Biggest Battles

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Zion Williamson’s contract future, the Pelicans’ biggest training camp battles, and the case for Yves Missi as the starting center headline this episode of New Orleans.Basketball.

Raphael Rattler and Garrick “G-Money” Rattler break down New Orleans Pelicans Media Day and the lineup questions that could shape the season. What should fans make of Joe Dumars’ approach to Zion’s next contract—and who has the most to prove in camp?

In this episode:
🏀 Pelicans Media Day takeaways: Joe Dumars on Zion’s development and Jamahl Mosley on his passing ability
🏀 Trey Murphy’s scoring growth and why Derik Queen’s three-point shot matters next to Zion
🏀 Herb Jones vs. Saddiq Bey: Who should start—and who should close?
🏀 Bennedict Mathurin vs. Jordan Poole: The battle for the sixth-man role, off-ball impact, and defensive consistency
🏀 AJ Johnson vs. Kobe Bufkin: An overlooked competition at point guard
🏀 Why Yves Missi deserves confidence as the Pelicans’ starting center and defensive anchor

Which training camp battle are you watching most closely? Should Yves Missi be the unquestioned starting center? Drop your takes in the comments.

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