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:
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