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New Orleans Arena to Become Smoothie King Center Following Sale Of Naming Rights
The New Orleans Pelicans have sold the naming rights to the New Orleans Arena to Smoothie King. The Arena will be renamed Smoothie King Center. This confirms the initial reports from Will Hibert. The sale of the naming rights will give the Pelicans another major income stream. The deal is expected to be for around […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Sign Luke Babbitt
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Luke Babbitt. The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed forward Luke Babbitt. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not released. Babbit [sic], who was originally drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round (16th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft and traded […]
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Starless Night
Living in the limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme — Rush, Limelight New Orleans Pelicans News In seeming tribute to David West, the New Orleans Pelicans had another “and one” […]
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Time to Turn the Page
Here I am On the road again There I am On the stage Here I go Playing star again There I go Turn the page — Bob Seger, Turn the Page New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans treated fans to a 2-1 week, bringing their record to 17-25, yielding a winning percentage of […]
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Understanding the NBA Trade Market: The Bigger Picture
A few of the writers here at Bourbon Street Shots are going to be putting together a series on the NBA Trade Market leading up to the trade deadline. Our goal is to publish around a couple of pieces a week on various topics relating to trades. This article will serve as the introductory article. […]
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Trying to Find the Smile
Before I drown in sorrow, I just want to say How will I laugh tomorrow, when I can’t even smile today? — Suicidal Tendencies, How Will I Laugh Tomorrow New Orleans Pelicans News The losing streak stretched by 3 to 8 over the last week, dropping their record to 15-24. They have gone 4-13 since […]
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The Increasing Costs of Healthcare
Look at me now I’m broken Inherit my life — Pantera, I’m Broken New Orleans Pelicans News The one-game loss turned into a a five-game streak as the New Orleans Pelicans went 0-4 the week before last, including dropping both games of a back-to-back to the hated Dallas Mavericks. This dropped their record to 15-21, […]
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Jrue Holiday Out Indefinitely with Stress Fracture in Right Tibia
Per the team: The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that Jrue Holiday has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right tibia. He is out indefinitely. We’ll have more on this (and the other injuries) once the dust settles, but his last 4 games have produced single digit scoring (4, 8, 4, 8 . […]
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Removing the Keystone
And the wall cracks And the wall cracks And the wall cracks And the walls come crumbling down — Anthrax, One Man Stands New Orleans Pelicans News 2013 ended on a high note for the New Orleans Pelicans, then 2014 started less auspiciously. The pattern repeated itself, and the New Orleans Pelicans went 2-2 on […]
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An Indifferent Difference
I will scream my lungs out ’til it fills this room How much difference How much difference How much difference does it make? — Pearl Jam, Indifference New Orleans Pelicans News Christmas treated the Pelicans relatively well, as they went 2-1 on the week, bringing the team to 13-15, one step closer to 0.500. The […]
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Game On: New Orleans Pelicans @ Indiana Pacers
The New Orleans Pelicans (15-16) are in Indianapolis getting ready to play the NBA-leading Indiana Pacers (25-6). In addition to facing stiff competition, the Pelicans face that competition on the second night of a back-to-back on the road, while the Pacers have been off since losing to the Raptors Wednesday. In additional addition, the team […]
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West Coast Drought
Some say the end is near Some say we’ll see Armageddon soon I certainly hope we will I sure could use a vacation from this — Tool, Aenima New Orleans Pelicans News In the week ending December 22, the Pelicans went 0-3, still on their West Coast road trip. Their record fell to 11-14 in […]
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The Line on the Line
Just be right there when the whistle blows I need a sanctified mind to help me out right now — The Rolling Stones, All Down the Line New Orleans Pelicans News Things have been busy here, so I’ll be racapping most of December in the coming days. In the week ending on December 15, the […]
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A Little Talk on Big Men
Jason: The way this team has played with Anderson compared to without Anderson is amazing. To me, he looks like a key piece to this team. And I mean key. He has weakness, particularly on defense and closer than 10 ft to the basket on offense, excepting putbacks, but it’s up to the brass to […]
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Pelicans’ Injuries Freeze Their Progress
No release from my cryonic state What is this? I’ve been stricken by fate Wrapped up tight, cannot move, can’t break free Hand of doom has a tight grip on me — Metallica, Trapped Under Ice New Orleans Pelicans News This past week, the Pelicans have gone 1-2, bringing their record to 9-10. They just […]
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Broken Bones and Silver Linings
Michael is on the ledge. We’re not sure if he’s going to jump or if he’s just trying to get Jason’s attention. Let’s find out. Mike: Okay, let’s start with a little background so we can grasp the full scope of my frustration. I became a fan of this team in 1991 and have watched […]
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Small Relief from the Storm
I won’t be told anymore that I’ve been bought down in this storm And left so far out from the shore but I can’t find by way back, my way back anymore Oh no, I won’t be told anymore that I’ve been bought down in this storm And left so far out from the shore, […]
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Notes on Non-Displaced Fractures of Fifth Metacarpals
The following is in no way based on specific knowledge of Davis’ injury aside from what the New Orleans Pelicans provided to the public, and that is quoted below. This is general information about the category of injury. When playing the New York Knicks, Anthony Davis’ left hand hit the rim, injuring the hand. Per […]
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Breaking the Cycle
Gotta find a way, to find a way, when I’m there Gotta find a way, a better way, I had better wait — Nirvana, Territorial Pissings New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans staged a comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night, winning the game 104-100. The victory not only brought the team back […]
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A New Game?
It’s all about the game and how you play itAll about control and if you can take itAll about your debt and if you can pay itIt’s all about pain and who’s gonna make it — Motorhead, The Game New Orleans Pelicans News Since the last news piece, the New Orleans Pelicans have gone 1-0, […]