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

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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!

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