The journey through 30 Teams In 24 Days continues in the Big Easy as Gavriel Wilkins and Torrence Stagger preview the 2026-27 New Orleans Pelicans.

Nearly a quarter-century after the NBA returned to New Orleans, the Pelicans remain in search of the sustained success that has often eluded the franchise. One year into the Joe Dumars era, does the former championship executive who made his name in Detroit have the organization moving in the right direction?

The guys also discuss Trey Murphy III's place in the franchise and why his name continues to surface in trade conversations despite not getting moved yet, the battle between Jeremiah Fears and Dejounte Murray for a starting spot in the backcourt, Year 2 expectations for Derik Queen, and the biggest question that continues to hang over New Orleans: What should the Pelicans expect from  ...