New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

The Athletic's Will Guillory joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 to discuss what he's seeing from the Pels during the 2025 NBA Preseason with games against the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic remaining before the start of the regular season.  Catch an exclusive conversation with Zion Williamson as he discusses what vets like Jord...

New Orleans Pelicans Radio Color Analyst John DeShazier joins the Pelicans Podcast on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 to break down the Pelicans' preseason games in Australia. Before that, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell give an exclusive look at how a pair of bigs could impact the Pelicans this season as we hear from Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic about the upcoming NBA season.

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, the Pelicans tip off the season down under as they battle two NBL teams in Melbourne, Australia. TV sideline reporter Andrew Lopez joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell from Australia to give his insight on what to expect from the Pels before they come back stateside.

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, Pelicans Training Camp 2025 has tipped off! Radio Voice of the Pelicans Todd Graffagnini and TV sideline reporter Andrew Lopez join Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell to discuss the Pelicans' training before heading to Australia for a pair of preseason games. 00:00:00 Joe Dumars Demands High Effort Every Night 00:03:58 Veterans...

The 2025-2026 New Orleans Pelicans schedule is out! Radio analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell to discuss what games stand out on the schedule. The crew also gives their thoughts on how the team is viewed nationally and tackles the Pelicans curse narrative.

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, July 18, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell are joined by ESPN Senior NBA writer Marc Spears to discuss the Pelicans' offseason as Pelicans Summer League concludes tonight against the Indiana Pacers. Spears details what impressed him in a pre-draft sit down with rookie Jeremiah Fears and gives his thoughts after having lunch with Executive Vice...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell are joined by Pelicans TV studio host/reporter Erin Summers to recap the team's performance against the Portland Trail Blazers in their third game at 2025 NBA Summer League. Hear from Summer League head coach Corey Brewer as we get you ready for tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thun...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Monday, July 14, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell are joined by Pelicans Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Todd Graffagnini to discuss Summer League 2025 Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear from Jeremiah Fears, Antonio Reeves and Summer League head coach Corey Brewer as Graff and the guys discuss the courtside photo Pels fans are talking about!

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, July 11, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell are joined by Pelicans Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Todd Graffagnini and TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez to recap Summer League Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hear postgame sound from Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and Summer League head coach Corey Brewer.

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their preview of Pelicans Summer League as Game 1 tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, July 10. Tune-in on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. Hear from Pelicans second round draft pick Micah Peavy on his desire to play defense as two-way contract players Hunter Dickinso...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Monday, July 7, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell preview Pelicans Summer League and discuss this year's goals in Las Vegas. Hear from Pelicans first round draft picks Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen about their first practice and Summer League head coach Corey Brewer about his expectations for the team. Andrew Lopez goes one-on-one with the new Pe...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, July 2, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell recap the 2025 NBA Draft as they discuss Pelicans draft picks Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Micah Peavy. Hear from the new Pelicans and Executive Director of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars on their additions to the team.

Who will the New Orleans Pelicans select with the 7th and 23rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell discuss with Pelicans radio analyst John DeShazier and Pelicans TV sideline reporter Andrew Lopez about what the team could be looking with their selections on Wednesday evening in Brooklyn at 7PM on ABC and ESPN. The Pelicans Podcast crew also checks in with Times-Picayune...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Thursday, June 19, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome former Hornets/Pelicans center and now Wizards TV Studio Analyst Jason Smith to discuss Washington's #6 pick as The Athletic's Will Guillory breaks down two more 2025 NBA Draft prospects in Maryland center Deri...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome The Athletic's Will Guillory and Tony Jones to discuss the Utah Jazz's fifth overall pick as Guillory breaks down two more 2025 NBA Draft prospects in Duke guard Kon Kneuppel and Texas guard Tre Johnson.

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Thursday, June 12, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome Hornets beat writer Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer and Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez to discuss the Charlotte Hornets' fourth overall pick as Lopez breaks down two more 2025 NBA Draft prospec...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome Sixers beat writer Adam Aaronson from the Philly Voice and Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' third overall pick as Lopez breaks down two more 2025 NBA Draft prospects...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Thursday, June 5, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell continue their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome The Athletic's Will Guillory and Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez to discuss the San Antonio Spurs' second overall pick as Guillory breaks down two more 2025 NBA Draft prospects in Ace Bailey and...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell begin their series of draft previews ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. They welcome The Athletic's Christian Clark and Pelicans TV Sideline Reporter/Host Andrew Lopez to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' first pick as Lopez breaks down the top two prospects in the draft in Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper...

Breaking down everything you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Pelicans Radio play-by-play announcer Todd Graffagnini and color analyst John DeShazier join Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell for a special Pelicans Draft Lottery radio roundtable.

Pelicans radio play-by-play broadcaster Todd Graffagnini joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast to recap Antonio Reeves' 2024-25 NBA season. “He’s a really good kid. Having a chance to interview him, he’s really humble. He’s not overly talkative, but he’s very aware of what’s going on. He’s a worker, too. You go in the gym and he’s getting up shots. I love...

Pelicans radio analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast to recap Karlo Matković's 2024-25 NBA season. “You see a fearlessness in him. The thing I love about him the most is, when he’s going to the rack, he’s going in to dunk it. He doesn’t care who’s under there (for the opponent defensively). He’s attacking. You need that out of that...

Pelicans radio play-by-play broadcaster Todd Graffagnini joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast to recap Yves Missi's 2024-25 NBA season. “From the beginning of the (regular) season – when he was a piece coming off the bench – to December, when he was the starting center, averaging a double-double, named Rookie of the Month, he was a force. Not only scorin...

Pelicans TV Studio Analyst Wes Johnson joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast to recap Brandon Boston's 2024-25 NBA season. "(I told Boston), ‘There is no better chance for you to prove yourself, go out there and show why you belong in this league.’ He was thrown into the fire. (He) was asked to go out there and produce. You saw the development and ma...

Pelicans Radio Color Analyst John DeShazier joins Jim Eichenhofer and Gus Kattengell on the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast to recap Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's 2024-25 NBA season. “He’ll rebound, he’ll make some corner threes. We saw a little bit of an expansion in his game down the stretch of the season, where he’d make a couple plays off the dribble and kind of shock you, because you’d be like, ‘...