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The core issues are evident: Zion’s stagnation, misfiring trades, questionable coaching (with Willie Green often criticized as one of the worst in the league), and an aging, overpaid roster. The Pelicans are caught in a cycle of uncertainty with a future that looks bleak, especially with stars like Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones owed a combined $125 million in 2028, locking the team into mediocrity.