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  Post Lottery Mock Draft: New Orleans Pelicans Go International

  So now that the order is set, let’s take a look at how this draft might shake out. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nerlens Noel, F/C, Kentucky Small forward is Cleveland’s biggest...

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  New Orleans Pelicans Lottery Day Discussion Thread

  Today can unofficially be deemed the first day of the New Orleans Pelicans offseason, as the first domino is set to fall down at 7:30 tonight. The Pelicans own an 8.8%...

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  Bourbon Street Shots Lottery Watch Party

  As I’m sure you’re all aware this coming Tuesday, May 21st is the NBA Draft Lottery. Last year this was a tremendous turning point for the Pelicans as the lottery balls...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 136: Bucksketball, and Point Guards of the Future

  Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball to talk Point Guards! We grill him on Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, and Michael can’t help but talk about how...

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  Bienvenue en Bourbon Street Shots

  Bourbon Street Shots is the new name for the site you’ve known and loved for so long, Hornets247. We’ll tell you what you need to do with links, etc. below, but...

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  Rapid Reaction – Eric Gordon Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Procedure

  In news that came as a surprise to most of the basketball world this morning, the Pelicans announced that Eric Gordon underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left ankle. The...

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  The 1st Annual Doherty Awards

  Every respectable organization doles out awards and well, why shouldn’t we? This year our offices got all kinds of upgrades – Jason Calmes got a bowling alley installed near the break...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 135: Henry Abbott on Lillard v Davis and CP3 a Pelican?

  This may be my favorite podcast I’ve ever recorded. Michael and I talk CP3 – Michael makes his case for him returning to New Orleans – and where else he could...

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  LIVE Call With Dennis Lauscha, Dell Demps, and Monty Williams (Live Updates!)

  The New Orleans Pelicans are hosting a live interactive fan conference call.  It will be moderated by Pelicans play by play announcer Joel Meyers and will feature Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha, General Manager...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 134: Gerry V on Scouting, Davis, Rivers and Collins

  Michael and I are joined by Gerry V to get an insiders glimpse into what the scouting process will be for the Pelicans. We talk about how to look at prospects,...

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  The Missing Piece: Perfect Pairs

  Last year, I took a look at the top guys we could consider with our own pick and paired them with the ideal guy to match their skill set that figured...

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  On the Trade Front: What is Eric Bledsoe Worth?

  Without a doubt, the #1 question I get on Twitter, in emails, for the podcast, etc. is “What would the Clippers want for Eric Bledsoe?” That question came even more feverishly...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 133: The Most Important Offseason in the World

  Michael and I get together to set the table for an absolutely vital off-season for the New Orleans Pelicans. We talk cap space, player contracts, what types of players they can...

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  Goodbye, Hornets247

  Letting go of you was so hard to do And I thought that it would kill me But I made it through somehow And I’m so much stronger now – Warrant,...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 132: Post-Mortum 3 with Mason Ginsberg and Jason Calmes

  Michael and I are joined in our 3rd and final Post-Mortum podcast, first by Mason Ginsberg – whom I challenge on his number one player in his Player Rankings, and then...

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  New Orleans Pelicans Have Arrived

  Even though it’s not even 24 hours since the season ended, the New Orleans Hornets have left the building and the New Orleans Pelicans have taken up residence. hornets.com and nba.com/hornets...

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  Top 5 Hornets Memories

  I can’t think of a more exciting and sad moment in my sports fan life than right now. The New Orleans Hornets will no longer exist and the New Orleans Pelicans...

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  Hornets lose to Mavericks and lock in 5th worst record in the league

  27-55.  Not the worst record the Hornets have ever had.  Nothing to be happy about either.  The team was gutted by injuries, and it showed tonight as the Hornets weren’t even...

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  Final Game: Hornets @ Mavericks

  The season has boiled down to a nearly(yes, nearly. see bottom of post for lottery placement implications) meaningless game between two teams that aren’t going anywhere.  It’s not really a fantastic...

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  In the NO Podcast Episode 131: Post Mortum Part 2, with Jake Madison and Andrew Smith

  We continue to wrap up our season coverage, talking with Jake Madison about playbook changes that have occurred over the season and bringing on Andrew Smith to talk about the guys...