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Denver Nuggets Three Point Barrage Takes Down the Pelicans
George Karl has often said that on some nights there is simply nothing you can do to avoid a loss. The other team just has “one of those nights,” and it just happens to be against your team. That was what happened to the Pelicans today, as the Nuggets started off red hot from deep […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Will Reportedly Meet With Former First Overall Pick Greg Oden
The New Orleans Pelicans arranged a meeting with former Blazers center and #1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, Greg Oden. Do the Pelicans have what it takes to separate themselves from his other suitors? Yesterday morning, Marc Stein of ESPN.com first reported that Greg Oden would meet with a few teams in Las Vegas […]
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Summer League Day Four: Interviews with Lance Thomas and Jeff Withey
Following Jeff Withey’s second full practice with the team, we got a chance to talk to both him and Lance Thomas
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Trew 2 the Game #3: The Greg Omen
What if Greg Oden ended up better than Kevin Durant? What if Greg Oden becomes the most inspiring comeback story in the history of New Orleans sports, making that epic Saints comeback completely irrelevant (the 2009 Dolphins one, not the John Carney extra point one, which is definitely irrelevant already)? What if Greg Oden did […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 144: The Pelicans NBA Summer League Squad
Michael and I talk Summer league! How is Austin Rivers developing? Darius Miller? Do Pierre Jackson and Jeff Withey have what it takes to carve out niches on this Pelicans squad? Is Brian Roberts the next big thing? All questions we talk about on this podcast – plus Greg Oden, Anthony Morrow, Stiemsma, Jon Brockman, […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Surge Late to Defeat Cavs (Plus: Eric Gordon Interview)
Tied at 60 with just over one minute remaining in the game, Austin Rivers drove left and scored on a beautiful layup to break the tie. After a Cleveland miss, Rivers attacked again (see above) and put the Pelicans up four with under a minute to go. After a Cleveland bucket, Brian Roberts drained a […]
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Pelicans fall to 1-1 in Summer League, Lose to Bucks 69-61
Compared to what we saw Friday against New York, this was an ugly game. Actually, compared to almost any game I have ever seen, this was an ugly game. Sloppy ballhandling, unforced turnovers, and point blank misses plagued both teams. For the Pelicans, Austin Rivers and Brian Roberts combined for 35 points, going 15 for […]
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Every Anthony Davis Block From The 12-13 Season
Last week I made a video of every Ryan Anderson 3pt made last season, so I thought “Why stop there?”. Ladies and Gentlemen, Every Anthony Davis block from the 12-13 season. Follow @DruProductions
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Bryan Gates and Pierre Jackson After Practice in Vegas
After a two hour practice at Pierre Jackson’s old high school, we got to pick the brains of Summer League Head Coach Bryan Gates and rookie Pierre Jackson for a couple of minutes.
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New Orleans Pelicans Introduce All-Star Guard Jrue Holiday
The New Orleans Pelicans finally introduce Jrue Holiday tonight at their complex on Airline Drive. Holiday was received from the Philadelphia 76’ers, along with rookie guard Pierre Jackson, in exchange for Nerlens Noel (the Pelicans’ 2013 first round draft pick (6th)) and the Pelicans 2014 first round draft pick. The pick reportedly has top 5 […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Beat the New York Knicks to Tip Off Summer League
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the New York Knicks 77-72 in the first game of Summer League behind a strong performance by Austin Rivers. Plus, Eric Snow may be joining the team as an assistant coach. Austin Rivers In his first competitive game back since breaking his hand at the tail end of last season, […]
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Weakside Eyes: The Art In Basketball
Image courtesy of John Robinson at Street Credible Art Basketball Riffs “Just as in life, basketball has its moments of chaos . . . you need to adapt to them” The New Orleans Pelicans have improved themselves in a most vital area of play in the NBA. Evans, Holiday, and Gordon will allow the Pelican […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Announce The Arrival Of Tyreke Evans
Today the New Orleans Pelicans announced the arrival of their newest player Tyreke Evans. Announcement Highlights. Monty says that Tyreke was one of the guys that when he went up against scared him. He says he could never figure out how to stop him from getting to the basket, knocking down big shots, and stealing […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Summer League Preview: What to Watch for in Vegas
Tyreke Evans, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon, and Ryan Anderson might be the most impressive finishing five in New Orleans basketball history. Al-Farouq Aminu was brought back to take another crack at the starting small forward position, as Dell apparently chose him over more established players at the positions. Jason Smith appears fully recovered […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Waive Lance Thomas, Sign Stiemsma
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that they have waived forward Lance Thomas. Thomas, a 6’8″ forward, appeared in 101 games (19 starts) over two seasons with New Orleans, averaging 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game. In the 2012-13 season, he appeared in 59 contests (nine starts) and averaged 2.5 points […]
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Weakside Eyes: New Orleans Pelicans 2013 Offseason Changes
Anderson for Asik Rumors Would I do the Ryan Anderson for the Houston Rocket’s Omer Asik trade if I could? Yes, I would. Many, when looking at this deal, simply address the offensive side of the floor, as Anderson is a “stretch 4” who can shoot the ball . . . . What is being […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Add Sharpshooter Anthony Morrow
According to Yahoo’s Marc Spears, the Pelicans have agreed to terms with free agent guard Anthony Morrow. The deal is reportedly for two years at the veteran minimum, with the second year being a player option. Morrow split his time last year between the Hawks and the Mavericks, appearing in 41 games, averaging 4 ponints […]
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Trew 2 the Game #2: Hair Apparent
We expected this Summer to be the most exciting Summer in the history of the franchise but did we expect this much action? While my cohorts are swimming in free agency, I’ll dip my toes in the lighter side of Pelicans news and events. _____________________ The court was revealed last week and some people seemed disappointed […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 2
Tom Ziller of Sactown Royalty joins Michael and I to talk Tyreke Evans. We touch on everything – his defense, open floor acumen, abilities in the Pick and Roll, Isolation talents, whether he hates being a small forward, and if he would willingly take a sixth man role. Then, Michael and I delve into everything […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 1
In part 1 of the In the NO wrap up of free agency, Gerry V joins Michael and Ryan to talk about whether the team has filled a lot of those holes that were so glaring last season. They talk Evans role on the team, trading Asik for Anderson, whether Jrue Holiday is an upgrade […]