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Weakside Eyes: The Value of Heartbreak
When I walked into the room I started looking around . . . I wanted to see what kind of guys I was dealing with. I wondered how many of ’em could handle an alley fight. Who could I count on if two thugs were pounding me into the cement? — Benny Booms to Uncle […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 186: James Ham on the Kingly Pelicans
Cowbell Kingdom’s James Ham joins us to talk about the new former Kings the Pelicans have imported: John Salmons, Jimmer Fredette, Omri Casspi – and of course, we can’t avoid talking Tyreke Evans too. Then Michael and I talk about rotations, Darius Miller returning to the team, and who the most irreplaceable Pelican is this […]
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New Orleans Pelicans End Summer League With Loss to Timberwolves
Russ Smith and the Pelicans started off red-hot, but they could not maintain the offense they produced in the first quarter, and as a result, they lost to the Timberwolves 97-78. Smith finished with 21, and the only other Pelican in double figures was Cameron Ayers, who had 11. The Pelicans went cold after jumping […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
And now we have come to the 5th and final game of Summer League, as the New Orleans Pelicans end their run in the Consolation Bracket. After three close games, yesterday was tough, as the Hornets got red-hot and mowed down the Pelicans. Russ Smith was stellar once again, but he got little help outside […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Add Shooters in Salmons, Fredette, and Miller
After the trade for Omer Asik, Dell Demps had the core of his roster in place, but there were still holes on the wings. As the saying goes, ‘You can never have enough shooting’, and Dell is proving that by adding John Salmons, Darius Miller and Jimmer Fredette to fill out the roster this week, […]
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Red Hot Hornets Take Down the Pelicans
The Hornets should consider changing their names to the Opossums, because that is what they played the first week in Summer League. Charlotte was one of the worst teams in Summer League for the first three games, shooting just over 35%. Today, however, they could not miss. And as a result, they pulled off their […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets
This is the game we have all been waiting for folks! The Pelicans against the Hornets in a game that, once and for all, will end the confusion amongst the national media. Right? Right?!?! The Hornets were terrible in the first three games of Summer League, but destiny reared its head, and got us the matchup […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Asik, Playoffs, and the Starters
1. What excites you the most about the addition of Omer Asik? Michael McNamara: The fact that we will get to see Anthony Davis freelance and roam more on the defensive end. Last season, he was always the last line of defense, so he had to stay disciplined and you knew that if he got […]
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An Educated Guess on the New Orleans Pelicans Rotation
I have spent a lot of time (maybe too much) studying Monty’s rotations over the years. Whenever I hear vague comments and accusations thrown around, it is in my nature to want to learn more so I can be better informed. There is no accusation thrown at Monty more than, “His rotations are horrible.” Going […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Sign Russ Smith
Just prior to the press conference to introduce Omer Asik, the New Orleans Pelicans announced another move, the signing of Russ Smith, the second round pick they got in exchanged for the draft right to Pierre Jackson. Both players were drafted by the 76ers. Press Release The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team […]
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Pelicans lose to Spurs by 2. Dangit.
The Pelicans failed to capitalize on their strength advantage as the Spurs – a lousy rebounding team, controlled the boards and edged out a two point win. My observations: Russ wasn’t wearing his awesome pastel shoes tonight. It made me sad. I think it also affected his game. His opening quarter was brutal. Almost every […]
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Game On: Pelicans vs Spurs
Destruction in the Desert. Violence in Vegas. That’s right. Tonight, the Pelicans take on the Spurs in a game that means everything. Will the upstart young Pelicans defeat the veteran-laden Spurs squad this summer? Will they continue to play well and put down their old division rival and rise to the league playoffs? Some of […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 185: Offseason Moving
The Asik trade is finally done after a string of moves by Dell Demps, so Michael and I deliver grades? Who did the team have to let go? Who did they keep the rights to? Is there a small forward on the team? Are the Pelicans looking for a “Starting Small Forward” or a “7th […]
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Red Hot Start Helps the Pelicans Take Down the Lakers
Courtney Fells called himself a “more athletic Anthony Morrow” last week, and for one day at least he didn’t look so crazy. Fells dropped 25 points on just 13 shots, going 4-6 from deep to help the Pelicans defeat the Lakers 90-73. Fells jumper was working early, and that helped the Pelicans race out to […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Is there any way that this Pelicans Summer League team can top that insane comeback from Friday night? Probably not, but beating the Lakers always feels good, even if it is just a collection of second-tier players on their Summer League team. Come to think of it, that basically is what the Lakers regular season […]
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Farewell, Anthony Morrow
Anthony Morrow will be moving on from New Orleans, as he has agreed to terms with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Morrow spent only one year in New Orleans, but his effort, enthusiasm, locker room presence, and lethal shooting will be sorely missed. The exact details of Morrow’s signing have yet to be released, but it appears that […]
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Russ Smith and the New Orleans Pelicans Complete a Thrilling Comeback
I get it – It’s “just” Summer League, but man was that exciting! For most of the game, those of us who watched it were forced to sit through some of the most painful offense we have witnessed since the Dan Dickau era (Sorry Schwanny), but the 4th quarter made it all worthwhile. Trailing by […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans vs. D-League Select
Well, at least we got New Orleans Pelicans basketball, right? It is not an exciting matchup – No Wiggins or Parker or Randle (that comes Sunday), but it’s Pelicans basketball darn it! Today, New Orleans kicks off their Summer League schedule with a game against the D-League Select Team, a notoriously scrappy team in the […]
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Pelicans Summer League Preview
* Co-author credit goes to Michael McNamara for writing the “What to Watch for” points below. Enjoy. The other day I received a text from a friend that simply read, “Is summer league even worth watching?” Now, I wanted to respond with an emphatic yes, because I love summer league. But I knew that wasn’t […]
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Lebron and Melo Are Handcuffing Dell Demps
Free Agency opened at 12:01 on July 1st, but did it really? Here we are on Day 7 and the best players to sign contracts with a new team are Spencer Hawes and Darren Collison. Excuse me for not getting excited about either of those names. But while us fans are annoyed by the lack […]