New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

Pelicans Radios color analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer & Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast (Feb. 10, 2026) to recap the Pels' back-to-back wins and discuss improvements on the defensive end. The crew also talks Dejounte Murray as he returned to practice for the first time since rupturing his right Achilles on Jan. 31, 2025 vs. Boston. Later, Jim shares his player of the we...

Locked on Hornets host Walker Mehl joins Jim Eichenhofer & Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast (Feb. 6, 2026) to discuss James Borrego's time as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets after Jim & Gus break down Jose Alvarado's time in New Orleans following his trade to the New York Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans TV sideline reporter/host Andrew Lopez joins Jim Eichenhofer & Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast (Feb. 3, 2026) to look at the impact Herb Jones and Saddiq Bey have had this season when healthy as they recap the Pels' tough loss to the Charlotte Hornets and look ahead to the Pelicans schedule in February. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch,...

New Orleans Pelicans senior writer Jim Eichenhofer and studio host Gus Kattengell break down all of the latest Pelicans news on the Pelicans Podcast (Jan. 30, 2026). They'll talk Jeremiah Fears vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder plus his play overall, preview tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and look ahead to the upcoming four-game road trip.

TV Studio Analyst Wes Johnson joins Jim Eichenhofer and Erin Summers on the Pelicans Podcast (Jan. 27, 2026) to recap the Pels' back-to-back wins against the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs ahead of tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The crew talks about the impact of Herb Jones returning from injury, Saddiq Bey's ability in the clutch, rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears...

Sports columnist Rod Walker (The Times-Picayune / New Orleans Advocate) joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast (Jan. 23, 2026) to break down the Pelicans’ tough 2025-26 start, rookie development, the NBA trade deadline, and the Western Conference playoff race.

Credentialed NBA writer Oleh Kosel joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, to discuss the Pels' struggles on the defensive end with elite defender Herb Jones still sidelined with an ankle injury. They'll look at the potential moves to be made at the upcoming NBA Trade deadline plus Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and...

Pelicans Radio color analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to discuss this season's biggest surprises as well as the quick impact the Pelicans rookies have made in their first year.

The Athletic's Will Guillory joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to discuss what he thinks the Pels need to do to get back to playing winning basketball after a tough start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

New Orleans Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, to discuss Trey Murphy's recent franchise record in three pointers made plus the defensive impact of Herb Jones. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will shape this week’s matchups on the Pel...

New Orleans Pelicans TV analyst Antonio Daniels joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell to discuss how the Pelicans look in a month of basketball under interim head coach James Borrego. Jim also gives us his player of the week, player to watch and trending numbers in previewing the upcoming matchups. 

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, to discuss his veteran role in New Orleans with the rookie class, his growth in the NBA and team's style of play.

New Orleans Pelicans Radio color analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, to discuss the team's improved play under interim head coach James Borrego and their expectations for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season.

New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan returns to the Pelicans Podcast with Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, for another look at the veteran center's 18-year career in the NBA. They'll also discuss the the recent back-to-back wins for the Pels, the return of Zion Williamson, plus Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will...

New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, to discuss his new role in New Orleans and what he sees from the Pelicans young roster.

NBA.com writer Steve Aschburner joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, to talk about the NBA Rookie Ladder that has two Pelicans rookies in the Top 5 with Jeremiah Fears currently at #3 and Derik Queen at #5. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will shape this week’s matchups on the Pelicans s...

New Orleans Pelicans TV Studio Analyst Wes Johnson and TV Studio/Reporter Erin Summers join Jim Eichenhofer on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, to recap the Pelicans' recent games as they look at the Pelicans roster and the Western Conference. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will shape this week’s matchups on the Pelicans...

The Athletic's Will Guillory joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, to recap the win against the Chicago Bulls and look at the Pelicans' progression after a tough start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

New Orleans Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, to recap the Pelicans' recent games and break down the Pelicans roster moving forward with Jame Borrego at the helm. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will shape this week’s matchups on th...

New Orleans Pelicans radio color analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to break down expectations for a James Borrego-led Pelicans team and evaluate the continued progression of the Pelicans rookies. Later, Jim shares his player of the week, player to watch, and the trending numbers that will shape this week’s matchups o...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matković joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 to discuss his NBA journey, playing above the rim, rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears as well as his recommendations around the city of New Orleans. Jim also catches us up on the NBA Western Conference as we look at teams that are struggling at the start of the...

New Orleans Pelicans TV studio analyst Wes Johnson and host/reporter Erin Summers join Jim Eichenhofer on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 to discuss the play of Pelicans rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears as well as the overall play from the bench. Later, Jim gives us his player of the week, player to watch, and trending numbers heading into the Pelicans' five-game homestan...

New Orleans Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter / Host Andrew Lopez joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 to preview November's slate of games which includes a five-game homestand. Later, Jim gives us his player of the week, player to watch and trending numbers for the next four Pelicans games.

New Orleans Pelicans TV play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers and TV color analyst Antonio Daniels join Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 to discuss their expectations for the 2025-26 NBA season. Learn more about Joel & AD's relationship as they enter their seventh season together on the Pelicans TV broadcast team.

NBA Senior writer for ESPN and Andscape Marc Spears joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell to discuss what thinks the Pelicans potential can be for the 2025-26 NBA season.