The wins don't show it, but the Pelicans are playing much better ball under James Borrego

New: What if a 1-10 record wasn't the whole story?The Pelicans' offense is surging under James Borrego. Inside the new pace, the better shots, and the old Spurs credo that's keeping them swinging. (Link below)

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The Pelicans have not had any conversations with teams regarding Trey Murphy, Herb Jones, or Zion Williamson per source familiar with the matter

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59% of the Pelicans shots last night came at the rim, which is the highest mark they have registered since Willie Green started coaching in 21-22. The Pelicans have registered 4 top 10 marks already in the Borrego era. (Looking back all games since 2021)

Based on my understanding of the situation, this is not true. The Pelicans knew what they were giving up from the get go. Multiple OTHER teams, however, didn't understand what best of Pels/Bucks meant without a corresponding WORST of. I've spoken to many different teams on this.

Here's what people need to understand about the draft trade from the Pels side. 1) they had top five valuations on both Fears and Queen, they believed they were trading for a top 5 pick a year in advance 2) they believed this roster could compete

17 drives for Jeremiah Fears in just 28 minutes against the Bulls

Did a quick check on which positions each team is getting production from to see how the Pelicans stack up positionally. They are getting the least combined production in the league from the PG, SG, and C positions. Separated out, they are LAST at PG, 27th at SG, and 26th at C.

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In the last 10 games, the Pelicans are -15.8 per 100 in the Derik Queen minutes and that's a team worst mark. Borrego is often left searching which big is going to impact any given night, and lately Yves Missi has answered the call.

Since Christmas, Pelicans net rating: Fears and DQ both on: -8.31 Fears and DQ both off: +6.69 It's incredibly difficult to win in the NBA with rookies.

The two timeline approach didn't work for the Warriors and is failing for the Pelicans. How should the Pelicans navigate having untouchable vets but rookies who need development? They can't do both. In my latest I discuss how the decision might already be made for them.

The Pelicans have the 28th ranked defense in the league with a DRTG of 119.2. But when you remove the rookie minutes, you see that they are capable of defending at a high level. The results are consistent across the board.

Different rosters, different coaches, same Herb Jones. 5 seasons running now that he's simply been a wildly impactful player for the Pelicans regardless of who is on the court

To your point, here are two absolutely key reads he made last night in the clutch

If you listen to the pod, you knew Memphis was ready to blow it up. Here is what I was hearing on the Grizzlies 8 days ago

Since Herb Jones returned on 1/23, the Pelicans are: - 9th on offense - 15th on defense - 13th in net rating. But wait, there's more. In the JB era, the Pelicans are 10-10 when Herb Jones plays, 3-20 when he doesn't. Insanely impactful player.

From trade throw-in to the NBA’s most efficient closer. Saddiq Bey is shooting a staggering 72.2% in the clutch in 2026. The Pelicans have found a keeper and he's earning every bit of his next payday. My feature on Saddiq Bey: