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• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 3 points · 12 h ago
  • The team has kept Derik Queen on the bench and wants him anchoring the second units. at 3:19
  • The host's opinion: he understands keeping Derik Queen on the bench and making him earn the minutes, rather than handing him 30 minutes. at 6:23
  • Derik Queen is competing for minutes with Missi and at power forward. The host asks what to do with Zion Williamson and whether Queen and Missi can play together. at 5:59

  “The Unexpected Truth About Yves Missi’s Injury & Demanding More from the New Orleans Pelicans” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 3 points · Oct 24
  • Shamit thinks many hardcore Pelicans fans are ready to move on from Zion and clear the way for young players like Fears and Derik Queen. at 38:46
  • Asked who could earn more minutes, Shamit names Herb Jones first. He says Queen looked promising but is not ready to start, and that the team has said it will play center by committee depending on matchup. at 41:47
  • Queen played 18 minutes, a couple of them with Zion. Shamit prefers Zion-Queen pairings to Yves Missi, because Zion's defender sags into the paint and takes away Missi's rolling lane. He likes Zion-Queen mostly against bench units. at 43:08

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” · listen ↗

• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · Oct 24

  Derik Queen: Scores 12 points with full line — Queen closed Friday's 120-119 loss to Utah with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes.

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• Podcast KG Certified host · Report · Oct 24 wording unclear in audio around the league

  Jalen Johnson and Paolo Banchero went nose to nose after a game.

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 54:13 · listen ↗

• Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  The Pelicans brought Derik Queen off the bench and started Jeremiah Fears. The rest of the sentence is ambiguous: either Dejounte Murray barely played, or Murray started and Queen and Zion barely played together. Lowe says he has no idea what this team is supposed to be.

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 1:15:55 · listen ↗

  also reported by Jake Madison, Locked On Pelicans

• Podcast Locked On Pacers host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  In the fourth quarter Haliburton dunked over Derek Queen, which led to a small scuffle where players had to be separated.

  “Tyrese Haliburton is back: Over-reactions to Indiana Pacers opening night win vs New Orleans Pelicans” at 6:01 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 6 points · Oct 22
  • Nick says the change people are calling for is Herb for Fears. As he sees it from outside, Mathurin, Bey, Queen and Poole offer no other defensive answers on the bench. at 6:46
  • Derik Queen started slowly and looked lost on defense. A run-in with Tyrese Haliburton seemed to wake him up, and he ended with a well-rounded night that included defensive contributions. at 18:01
  • Host says Queen will have to play defense to be a big in Mosley's lineup, and that the staff will drill that into him. at 18:30
  • Host calls Queen the second-unit center for now but thinks he fits better long-term as a four. Host notes his quick hands. at 18:43
  • Queen had a double-double, went 6-of-6 on free throws and shot 2-of-4 from the field. at 19:31
  • Murphy shot under 40% in clutch moments last year. Host wants him getting the ball late, not Zion taking the last three, and hopes Fears or Queen develop into a closer. at 27:25

  “Impossible Puzzle? | New Orleans Pelicans Starting Five EXPOSED as Defensive Liabilities Mount” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Jake Madison: In the second quarter, Mosley adjusted with a semi-trap on Halliburton when he went right into pick-and-roll. Derik Queen switched onto him while the original defender stayed attached. The host says the team normally switches only 1 through 3. The trap forced some turnovers and disrupted the Pacers' offense. at 17:02
  • Jake Madison: Derik Queen had a mixed but more good than bad game: 10 points and 10 rebounds, 9 of them defensive. He still had some confusing plays. at 24:03

  “New Coach, Same Problems: Pelicans' Opening Night Loss Exposes Familiar Flaws” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points · Oct 21
  • The host thinks the rest of the rotation seems set: Bey will get very big minutes, as will Queen, Poole and Matkovic. That makes about 10-11 players. at 7:53
  • Derik Queen deleted a 'stay over there' tweet, and the team has talked about making the playoffs. The host thinks this talk painted a target on their back. at 17:27

  “Jeremiah Fears’ RISE Pushes New Orleans Pelicans Toward Unexpected Lineup Changes on Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Bluesky Michael Scotto (@mikeascotto.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 20

  The New Orleans Pelicans exercised team options on Jeremiah Fears ($8.27M), Derik Queen ($5.67M) and Yves Missi ($5.60M) for the 2027-28 season. New Orleans will decline their team option on AJ Johnson ($5.49M) for the 2027-28 season. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

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• RotoWire Terry Kimble of SI.com · Report · Oct 20

  Derik Queen: Team option picked up — The Pelicans exercised their third-year team option on Queen's contract Tuesday, Terry Kimble of SI.com reports.

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• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points · Oct 20
  • With no off-ball switching, Yves Missi or Derik Queen is there to clean up behind the gap help. at 11:15
  • Even without crashing, the team has good offensive rebounders: Zion Williamson has a great second jump, Derik Queen is very good, and Yves Missi is exceptional. at 21:53

  “Jamahl Mosley's NEW Defense Is Already Changing the New Orleans Pelicans” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 19 partly checked episode
  • Arguing for Derik Queen, a panelist says Queen is playing and is 'the five man' (the center). at 1:18:15
  • Another panelist pushes back that Derik Queen is 'not gonna play that much'. Someone replies, 'You don't know who's gonna play.' at 1:18:21

  “GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 1” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 4 points · Oct 19
  • Second unit: Bennedict Mathurin, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Jordan Poole and Karlo Matkovic. The host says the big spot in that group is sometimes Carlo and sometimes Queen. at 14:30
  • The bench group of Poole, Carlo, Queen, Mathurin and Bey forced seven turnovers, compared with six by the starting lineup. at 15:14
  • Derik Queen had four defensive rebounds and five assists, facilitating for a bench group that has no traditional point guard. at 18:18
  • Derik Queen has had a weird preseason with some boneheaded fouls, but he is blocking shots and rebounding at a great rate. The host expects him to be solidly in the rotation. at 25:46

  “ACCELERATE: Jeremiah Fears DRIVES Pelicans’ High-Pace Offense in Preseason Statement WIN” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 5 points · Oct 16
  • Host's second path: commit to a future rebuild around Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. He warns they are developing inside a roster built around veterans who need minutes. at 7:31
  • Host prediction, hedged: he does not think Fears will be relegated to a smaller role, but Derik Queen might be. at 7:54
  • Host's view: Mosley's team looks like it is struggling to figure out the offense, with Derik Queen an ill-fitting piece next to Zion. at 20:38
  • NBA.com GM survey (reported): Derik Queen got no votes for breakout player. at 27:02
  • Host wants the team to start Fears and Derik Queen, play them heavy minutes and build around them. at 27:09

  “NBA GM Survey IGNORES New Orleans Pelicans—Can Zion Williamson CHANGE Their Fate?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 5 points · Oct 15
  • The host's tentative read of the starting lineup Mosley wants: Zion Williamson, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Herbert Jones and Jordan Poole. at 13:28
  • The unit of Zion, Derik Queen, Poole, Murphy and Jeremiah Fears, followed by Herbert Jones checking in, looked pretty decent. at 14:10
  • The host is still not sold on the Derik Queen and Zion pairing; he says it is still clunky. at 15:51
  • Derik Queen shot 1-of-9 for 6 points, with 2 turnovers, 2 personal fouls and 2 offensive fouls. at 19:29
  • Host analysis: poor spacing and the lineups he was used in hurt Derik Queen, and he struggles against length and athleticism. at 19:40

  “SHOCKWAVE: Jeremiah Fears' Preseason LEAP Could TRANSFORM Pelicans Trajectory” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Jake Madison: The host says that, as of now, the show does not expect Jeremiah Fears or Derik Queen to start. He hedges that this might change after preseason. at 7:56
  • Jake Madison: The host's analysis is that Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen will be on the bench because they probably won't help as much as the veterans, though he grants that one could argue they would. He says the team is not treating this as a development year for them. at 8:00
  • Jake Madison: The host criticizes a recent 'stay over there' comment toward fans by Derik Queen, saying it seemed very incorrect to him. He also recalls Zion Williamson's similar comment at media day a year ago, a season the team won 26 games. at 21:43

  “Gayle Benson Sends STRONG Message That Reveals the Pelicans' Win-NOW Plan” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 4 points · Oct 13
  • The host suggests Derik Queen can be an offensive hub in the post with the bench group, while with Zion Williamson he is asked to shoot threes and space the floor. at 8:30
  • The host says Derik Queen has been a little shaky in preseason, but hopes he can take a leap. at 21:28
  • The host says he would not trust the Poole/Mathurin/Bey/Fears/Queen bench group to be strong defensively. He adds that if Mosley can coach them up, that changes things completely. at 15:41
  • The host says last season's lineup data is unreliable because rotations kept changing, with Queen and Fears each moving in and out of the starting lineup. at 19:28

  “SECOND UNIT MAGIC: Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin & Jordan Poole SPARK Major Bench ADVANTAGE” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points · Oct 12
  • Derik Queen (quoted): After Thursday's preseason loss to the Miami Heat, Derik Queen tweeted to Pels fans that they would forget this day by October 21st and should "stay over there." He later deleted the tweet. at 2:36
  • Jake Madison: The host gives Queen credit for deleting the tweet and calls the deletion growth and maturity. at 2:59

  “Derik Queen's DELETED Tweet Reveals a BIG Problem With the Pelicans” · listen ↗

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