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In conclusion, the Pelicans are entering an essential period where decisions made in the coming months will affect the trajectory of the franchise for years to come. The current state of the team is akin to a relationship that is long overdue for an end, where everyone involved recognizes the need for change except for those in charge. Until significant alterations are made both to roster composition and the organizational framework, the futility will continue, leaving fans disheartened and the team trapped in a cycle of mediocrity and failure.