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In the N.O. Episode 40: Pelicans 2019 Free Agency Primer
Shamit and Mason discuss how the Pelicans should approach free agency. They talk about best fits, contract lengths, and positional needs. Oh, and if you haven’t yet – don’t forget to...
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The Real Big Baller
There’s a Big Baller in New Orleans, ladies and gents, and he isn’t going anywhere. No, this isn’t going to be a puff piece on Lonzo Ball, apologies to my Westbank...
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In the N.O. Episode 38: The Pelicans Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
Shamit and Mason synced up during what they thought would be a calm weekend to react to the big Saturday afternoon news. The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the...
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Why the gamble to wait on trading Anthony Davis paid off
The bet the Pelicans made in February The decision the Pelicans made in February, the one where they decided to postpone dealing a discontented Anthony Davis until the summer paid off....
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In the N.O. Episode 37: The Anthony Davis Trade Draws Closer
Shamit and Mason evaluate what will happen next in the Anthony Davis saga and how David Griffin is handling his first off-season in New Orleans. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify...
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In The N.O. Episode 36: The Pelicans Begin Listening to Offers for Anthony Davis
Shamit and Mason break down the theory behind various AD trade packages and attempt to quantify the value that each team can provide. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed...
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In The N.O. Episode 35: Pelicans Stay Winning by Hiring Trajan Langdon
Shamit and Mason dive into the Pelicans’ recent hot streak. Gayle Benson remains as committed as ever. New hires incoming? Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue...
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In The N.O. Episode 34: Talking Draft with Ricky O’Donnell
Shamit and Mason are joined by SB Nation’s college basketball and NBA draft expert (as well as the co-host of fellow Blue Wire podcast Cash Considerations) Ricky O’Donnell to chat about Zion...
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Anthony Davis’s trade request was the best thing that could have happened.
A rejection forced change, plus some dumb luck. In late January, Anthony Davis sent a shockwave around the NBA and the Pelicans franchise when he publicly – not-...
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In The N.O. Episode 32: Pre-Lottery Madness
Shamit and Mason discuss the recent news around the Pelicans as the lottery approaches. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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Pelicans Secured Aaron Nelson, Now They Have to Use Him
Every franchise in the NBA has strengths. Some have more than others, but there are advantages that each franchise has that they need to leverage for maximum impact. Texas teams have...
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In The N.O. Episode 30: What If Anthony Davis Stays?
Shamit and Mason dive into the possibility of David Griffin convincing Anthony Davis to sign a long-term deal with the Pelicans, then discuss how to approach team building if that happens...
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In The N.O. Episode 29: The Pelicans Hire David Griffin
Shamit and Mason break down all things related to the Pelicans’ hiring of David Griffin to be the team’s Executive VP of basketball operations. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed...
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In The N.O. Episode 27: The Tankathon Continues & the Pelicans Begin Interviews
Shamit and Mason discuss the Great Tank War of 2019, the odds that the Pelicans land Zion Williamson, and updates to the GM search. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS...
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In The N.O. Episode 26: The Wood Era Begins, the GM Search Continues
Shamit & Mason discuss the emergence of Christian Wood, Boogie’s latest comments about the Pelicans, and the latest updates on the Pelicans’ GM search. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS...
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The false narrative of Gayle Benson’s interest to sell the Pelicans is somewhere in between ignorant and intentional
“There is no way I am going to sell that team ever,” Pelicans owner Gayle Benson It’s just been a little over a full calendar year since Tom Benson died and...
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In The N.O. Episode 25: Listener Mailbag
Shamit and Mason answer your questions about the Pelicans. Will Jrue Holiday finish his career in New Orleans? Who are some free agent big men that the Pels should consider? AD...
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In the N.O. Episode 24: Is Ownership Even Doing Anything?
Shamit and Mason discuss the activity, or lack thereof, of the Pelicans ownership since firing Dell Demps. They also go down the roster and try to predict who will be on...
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In The N.O. Episode 23: Mardi Brow Madness
Shamit & Mason share their thoughts on the Pelicans’ local presence and the team’s recent play with and without AD before digging into the commentary surrounding Davis’ current standing both straight...
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Paying your own, starting with Randle.
There are two ways a team can decide to operate going into the summer: as a cap space team, or as an over-the-cap team with only exceptions at their disposal. How...