1/26/2024 0 Comments New orleans pelicans lineup![]() Rick Carlisle has two young European greats in Dallas (730 DQ, 65 YE) surrounded by role players proving they belong. Houston (455 DQ, 135) is going all-in every season Daryl Morey is in charge. Paul George is piling up surgeries and LeBron James is not getting any younger. ![]() The Los Angeles Clippers (644 DQ, 74YE) and Lakers (565 DQ, 122 YE) will battle for the title this season. The Pelicans are hoping a couple are cooked once Williamson is ready to contend. The West is for the seasoned soldiers of teams. Miami (578 DQ, 77 YE), Indiana (583 DQ, 55 YE), Detroit (549 DQ, 71 YE), and Washington (658 DQ, 71 YE) will serve as playoff fodder without some major moves. Toronto (775 DQ, 61 YE) will be hard-pressed to repeat as champs but will get to defend their title in a seven-game series. They will be chasing Milwaulkee (551 DQ, 109 YE) and Philadelphia (535 DQ, 66 YE). It will be no Magic trick when they upset one of the conference favorites in the NBA Playoffs. Orlando (352 DQ, 66 YE) is the youngest team with the most NBA seasons played. Atlanta (415 DQ, 68 YE), Boston (542 DQ, 39 YE), Brooklyn (523, 91 YE), and New York (441 DQ, 61 YE) will battle for conference finals appearances very soon. Most of the upstart playoff teams of next season are in the Eastern Conference. A few year’s experiences will give Williamson an edge known only to Hall of Fame talents. Just replacing two back-end rotation players in the lineup with Williamson gives the Pelicans as 20-point, 8-rebound increase in stat production and efficiency. ![]() The Pelicans have been competitive in three of their four losses. The New Orleans Pelicans face a daunting schedule while waiting for Zion Williamson to return. Most expected San Antonio (492 DQ, 86 YE) to miss the playoffs for the first time in decades. Those teams entered the season looking at the lottery while the Pelicans hyped up playoff expectations. Until then, Alvin Gentry is coaching a roster that looks more like Charlotte (477 DQ, 61 YE), Chicago (486 DQ, 43 YE), Cleveland (487 DQ, 56 YE), Memphis (483 DQ, 57 YE) and Oklahoma City (472 DQ, 64 YE). The New Orleans Pelicans will likely wait for Zion to return before making any moves. ![]()
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