• What the Offensive Gelling Looks Like

    The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-1 over their last six games, and look much better compared to where they were right after the trade for DeMarcus Cousins. A lot of that...

  • Let the Tank Crash: Root for Wins

    As the New Orleans Pelicans enter the final 12 games of the season they remain in the weird limbo of the NBA. Outside of the playoffs (currently 4.5 games back of...

  • Why Are the Pelicans Struggling on the Glass?

    The DeMarcus Cousins era for the New Orleans Pelicans has not gotten off to the flying start many thought would occur. Struggles abound in multiple areas, and while some make sense...

  • Musings on the Start of the Boogie and the Brow Era

    On the surface the early returns for the Pelicans after the DeMarcus Cousins trade haven’t looked good. For a team with playoff expectations a 2-5 record after acquiring and All-Star isn’t...

  • Pelicans Scoop: DeMarcus Cousins Edition

    The dust has settled a bit from the trade that shook up the NBA. Now that DeMarcus Cousins (and Omri Casspi) are in, and Langstong Galloway, Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, and...

  • Takeaways From the DeMarcus Cousins Introductory Press Conference

    The newest additions to the New Orleans Pelicans we’re unveiled today as DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi held their introductory press conference. Some of the biggest takeaways are below. –It’s an...

  • The Risks Associated with DeMarcus Cousins

    Most are saying the New Orleans Pelicans fleeced the Sacramento Kings in the blockbuster trade which brought DeMarcus Cousins to the Crescent City. Some have even gone as far as saying...

  • New Orleans Pelicans’ Once and Future All-Star

    As the Pelicans approach the All-Star break the main focus will be on Anthony Davis, and, to a lesser extent, Buddy Hield. But there is someone else in New Orleans that...

  • Figuring Out the Pelicans’ Identity

    You’ve heard a bunch of buzzwords thrown out regarding the Pelicans this year: Defense, Pace, Switching, Blue-Collar. But another word has been popping up recently. Identity. And that’s probably the worst...

  • About That 4th Quarter

    The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a heartbreaking loss last night to the Golden State Warriors. After scoring 94 points through three quarters New Orleans could only muster 15 points in the...

  • Pelicans Scoop: How are Things Going?

    Are you happy with the Pelicans handling of Buddy Hield (his role, spot in the rotation, minutes, etc)? What would you like to see changed? Jake Madison: I think it’s fine....

  • The Pelicans Should Stick with the Jrue Holiday/Tim Frazier Back Court

    The Pelicans started a bit of a surprising backcourt Tuesday against the Lakers, and, with Tyreke Evans’ return being delayed, Tim Frazier and Jrue Holiday should be starting yet again. It’s...

  • An Underrated Aspect of Holiday’s Return

    Last Friday I wrote about how Jrue Holiday would help improve the Pelicans’ pick and roll game. Well, it’s been a handful of games so let’s look at how that turned...

  • How Jrue Holiday Will Immediately Help the Pelicans’ Offense

    There is a lot of excitement on Jrue Holiday’s return to the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. While the focus has been should he start or come off the bench, the real...

  • Anthony Davis Showing Patience on Offense

    This year Anthony Davis has been an absolute banshee on the court for the New Orleans Pelicans despite their winless start. He’s third in the league in scoring per game, averaging...

  • The Good and Bad with the Pelicans’ Defense

    A lot has been made of the Pelicans’ revamped defense. Is it truly 10th best in the league? Is it actually bad? Is this smoke and mirrors? Small sample size? Being...

  • Finding the Perfect Pairing for Anthony Davis

    So far this year the Pelicans are winless, despite Anthony Davis having two monster performances to start the year. And right now, the future doesn’t look too bright. Most people blame...

  • Pelicans Scoop: Previewing the Season

    As you may have heard, I’m the new host of Locked on Pelicans. There’s even a handy little link on the right on the site. It’s part of the larger Locked...

  • Introducing: Locked on Pelicans

    I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be your new host of the Locked on Pelicans Podcast. Big shoes to fill with Brett Dawson leaving, but I’m excited to be talking...

  • Beating the Heat with the Pelicans’ Shawn Dawson

    Despite everyone claiming Fall has arrived, all of us in New Orleans still know it is sweltering. To try and cool off, Shawn Dawson joined me in City Park to try...

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