The Pelicans aren't a factor in the West this season. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 29, 2026

GoldsberrySpeaker 95%00:43:38·NBAOpenNeeds a proxy
The Pelicans aren't a factor in the West this season.
Pelicans
“clearly isn't going to make a lot of noise in the Western Conference”
55%
Missing the playoffs would have to stand in for 'make noise'.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Kirk Goldsberry)

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