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Jaron Pierre Jr. has been as reliable a shooter as the Pelicans could ask for through preseason, and he could help fix their spacing issues.

The Pelicans center rotation has been a disaster, as all three of Karlo Matkovic, Yves Missi and Derik Queen have been major letdowns this preseason.

The New Orleans Pelicans picked up their second preseason win, and Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, and Karlo Matkovic were three obvious standouts.

No Ceilings' first mock draft of the 2027 cycle had the New Orleans Pelicans selecting Tyran Stokes at No. 2, which could give them their next franchise player.

Jordan Smith Jr. fits everything the Pelicans are about in a draft prospect, and if Sam Vecenie's mock draft is accurate could be one by next summer.

Jamahl Mosley saw his offensive coaching limitations sink him with Orlando, and those same issues are starting to rise to the top with the Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans' preseason has made it clear that Watford, Matkovic, and McGowens could all add value and versatility to the second unit.

After a strong start through two preseason games, Jordan Poole has made his case to start the Pelicans' third preseason game very strong.

Derik Queen needs time to become a contributor to winning basketball, and playing him is not allowing the Pelicans to reach their ceiling.

The Pelicans' starting lineup was very disappointing in the preseason opener, but the bench unit wildly impressed and is a building point for this team.