Tonight is the NBA draft and the Pelicans have already pulled off a big move as they look to build around young stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. New Orleans has reportedly traded veteran guard Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee, but in return they receive Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and three first round picks. The host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, Jake Madison, says the Pels did well in the trade…
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The Pels have two first round picks tonight, the 13th and 24th selection. Madison says New Orleans could make a trade in order to get in the top ten.

The Saints return to work today as they get ready for Sunday’s game against the Falcons. New Orleans has won six in a row, while the Falcons have played better since firing head coach Dan Quinn. Quarterback Drew Brees is reportedly getting a second medical opinion to determine the full scope of his chest injuries and to get a better idea on how much time he’ll miss.

LSU players say a team meeting called by junior wide Terrace Marshall has the team re-energized as they get ready to play the second half of the season. The Tigers have not played a game since losing to Auburn on October 31st. Offensive Guard Ed Ingram says Marshall told the team to get focused as they visit an improved Arkansas team this Saturday
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Arkansas is dealing with some positive coronavirus cases within its football program, but it’s not expected to impact Saturday’s game in Fayetteville.

Acadiana’s loss to Catholic on Saturday night has dropped the Wreckin Rams to number four in the latest Class 5A poll. Brother Martin is the new number one ranked team, followed by Rummel and Catholic. Brother Martin hosts sixth ranked John Curtis on Friday. Playoff pairings come out on Sunday.