The Pelicans are finally playing basketball again.

New Orleans opened preseason with a 116–110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving us our first proper look at Jamahl Mosley’s team in game action.

In Episode 67 of Flock, we break down what we saw — and, more importantly, what actually matters.

🏀 The Starters: How did Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Yves Missi look together? Is this starting five beginning to make sense?

🔧 What Needs To Improve: It was a win, but there were still plenty of things that need cleaning up before the regular season. We look at the areas that stood out.

🕵️ The Dark Horses: Which players gave us something we weren't necessarily expecting? Who could force their way into the rotation as preseason continues?

📈 Flock Market: Bryce McGowens is going UP, while the starting lineup takes a hit after Game One.

It's only preseason, but after four days of training camp, this is our first chance to actually judge the Pelicans on a basketball court.

Flock: the New Orleans Pelicans podcast from Australia

Four days into New Orleans Pelicans training camp, and we’re finally starting to get a clearer picture of what this team is trying to become under Jamahl Mosley.

On this episode of Flock, we dive into the biggest takeaways from Day 4 of camp — from the defensive intensity and “iron sharpens iron” mentality, to Zion Williamson’s continued progression, Dejounte Murray finding his place, and what we’re seeing from rookies Jeremiah Fears

We also talk about Trey Murphy III and Yves Missi and the competition within the roster and whether the Pelicans are developing an identity that could make them a genuinely difficult team to play against this season.

It’s only four days into training camp, so we’re not getting carried away.

But after a long time waiting for this team to find some direction, there are finally some things to be excited about.

Four days down. The season is getting closer.

This is Flock — your New Orleans Pelicans podcast from Down Under to Downtown NOLA, wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode on FLOCK, I’m joined by Shamit Dua from In The NO for a proper deep dive into the New Orleans Pelicans.

We get into where this team actually stands heading into the new season, what we make of the roster, and whether the Pelicans have finally put together a group that genuinely fits around Zion Williamson.

We talk Zion, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, as well as the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into the season.

Shamit brings his perspective on the current Pelicans, while we get into the bigger picture - what's changed, what still needs to work, and whether there are legitimate reasons for Pelicans fans to start getting excited again.

No hype for the sake of hype.

Just two Pelicans fans talking basketball and trying to figure out what the hell New Orleans is building.

FLOCK - wherever you get your podcasts.

Okay… I’m starting to believe.

After looking at this Pelicans roster, I’m coming away with a very different feeling to where we were last season. This team actually makes sense.

In Episode 64, I break down why I’m buying into Trey Murphy III taking another step, why Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen could be two of the most important pieces of the future, and how Dejounte Murray fits into the bigger picture.

I’m not saying the Pelicans are contenders.

I’m saying there are a lot more answers on this roster than there were 12 months ago.

Plus, we hit the Flock Market to see who’s stock is heading up heading into the season.

Maybe I’m getting carried away.

But… I’m starting to believe.

The Pelicans are back… but what the hell are they actually building?

Lyle kicks off a new season of Flock by breaking down the biggest questions facing New Orleans: Can Zion stay healthy? Is Trey Murphy ready for the next step? What does Dejounte Murray bring? Can Bennedict Mathurin become a genuine weapon? And where does Jordan Poole fit?

Plus, a look at Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen — and a brand new “What If?” segment.

The season is almost here. Time to find out what this Pelicans team is really made of.

From down under to downtown NOLA — Flock is back.

The Pelicans defeat the Sacramento Kings, 133-123 on the first night of a back to back. A true team effort with plenty to take away and also plenty to improve! Lyle unpacks the game!

The trade deadline has passed and the only move the Pelicans made was to trade fan favourite, Jose Alvarado to his home town team, the New York Knicks. Straight after, the Pelicans defeat Western Conference powerhouse, the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-115. Lyle discusses it all!

The Pelicans left New Orleans after a good win against an undermanned Memphis Grizzlies, just to fall the next night to Maxey, Embiid and the Sixers. Lyle unpacks the tough games!