RUMORS: Ja Morant and New Orleans Pelicans, INSIDERS Reveal If a Real NBA TRADE is Brewing

New Orleans Pelicans face swirling trade rumors as speculation links Ja Morant to the team in a blockbuster deal. Could unloading Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole’s unfavorable contracts for Morant transform the franchise, or is this just noise? Jake Madison calls out the real story behind the rumors, dissecting contract value, team leverage, and credible reporting from top insiders like Marc Stein and Jake Fisher. Pelicans’ front office strategy comes into question as they seek a first-round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, despite having traded away their own. Are they overlooking the difference in draft pick value? Plus, rising stars Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen receive All-Star Weekend honors, signaling hope for the team’s future. Should New Orleans go all-in on trades, or focus on developing young talent? Don’t miss Jake Madison’s sharp analysis on the Pelicans’ drama, roster moves, and the implications for their playoff ambitions. 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   Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.