COSTLY MYSTERY: Bennedict Mathurin Sign-and-Trade for New Orleans Pelicans Could SHAKE Roster

New Orleans Pelicans weigh a costly Bennedict Mathurin pursuit as roster questions mount. With trade talks centering on Jordan Hawkins and a looming early September deadline, salary cap maneuvering and potential draft pick sacrifices threaten to reshape the team’s future. Can the Pelicans navigate complex sign-and-trade logistics to land Mathurin without crippling their flexibility?   Jake Madison breaks down the price tag of adding Mathurin, the impact of Trendon Watford’s signing, and why Memphis Grizzlies might be the key trade partner. Plus, Jake Madison reacts to The Athletic ranking the Pelicans 28th, questioning whether head coach Jamahl Mosley can transform a 56-loss roster or if deeper change is needed. The episode also spotlights Emeka Okafor’s underrated legacy in New Orleans’ top 25 countdown. Will coaching, internal development, or bold front office moves define the Pelicans’ direction this season?   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.