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Pelicans' gamble on Jeremiah Fears will define their next era

The New Orleans Pelicans' decision to draft Jeremiah Fears could either doom their franchise or propel them to new heights.

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The 2025 offseason was one filled with change and different faces for the New Orleans Pelicans. It started with the decision to end David Griffin’s 6-year tenure as the President of Basketball Operations and replace him with 3-time NBA champion and Louisiana native Joe Dumars. After Dumars' arrival, new faces were brought in as his move involved acquiring Jordan Poole from the Washington Wizards, as well as Saddiq Bey.