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New Orleans Pelicans chart a bold future as roster shakeups signal an aggressive approach to contention. The Jose Alvarado trade raises big questions—can shedding key contributors for cap flexibility and future assets pave the way for a blockbuster trade of Jordan Poole or DeJounte Murray? Jake Madison and Dylan Sanders debate the strategy behind moving on from Alvarado, the implications for Jordan Hawkins and Bryce McGowens, and why prospects like Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears could see shifting roles.

The coaching carousel takes center stage as James Borrego’s candidacy heats up. Is he the right leader for a franchise flirting with a full-scale reboot or destined to stay the course? Plus, Trey Murphy’s All-Star weekend snub gets dissected, offering insight into national perceptions of the Pelicans’ rising stars. Don’t miss analysis on lineup net ratings, center upgrades, and what these moves mean for New Orleans’ playoff aspirations.

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