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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’ injury curse strikes again, but don’t freak out
As I prepared to make my personal debut for Bourbon Street Shots, the all too familiar voodoo curse that comes in the form of injuries came for starting New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo’s soul. At this point, the injury bug practically feels like a mundane right-of-passage for anyone that joins the Pels’ roster. […]
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Casspi Out 4-6 Weeks with a Broken Right Thumb – Do the Pelicans have a Decision to Make?
Shortly after last night’s game, it was announced that new Pelicans small forward Omri Casspi broke his right thumb after making contact with Eric Gordon when trying to steal ball from him (because of course Gordon had something to do with it). As a result, Casspi will be out for between 4-6 weeks, meaning he will likely […]
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Examining Lineup Data – Get Well Soon, Q-Pon
With the return of Tyreke Evans and Norris Cole last week, the Pelicans inched ever so close to the roster that the team envisioned before the season; unfortunately, results since their return have been less than ideal. Though the team put together an impressive overtime victory over the Cavaliers, New Orleans has also dropped games to the […]
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Injuries Keep Piling Up As Tyreke Evans Has Surgery
The New Orleans Pelicans just can’t catch a break. Or maybe all that occurs are breaks. Or more injuries. How many times has this been said this season? And it hasn’t even really started yet. Today the Pelicans announced that Tyreke Evans underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. A timetable for his return […]
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Tyreke Evans to Miss 3-5 Weeks with Right Hamstring Injury
According to a statement released by the New Orleans Pelicans this afternoon, Tyreke Evans will be sidelined for about a month after straining his right hamstring in a pick-up basketball game. As a result, the Pelicans will yet again be without Evans for a portion of the team’s preseason activities; Evans injured his ankle in New Orleans’ first preseason […]
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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 New Orleans Pelicans announced today that guard Eric Gordon underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure yesterday in his left ankle to alleviate pain caused by […]
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An Outline of Eric Gordon’s Injury History
People have labeled Eric Gordon as “injury-prone”, and while this is a fairly well-deserved distinction, his entire injury history has not yet been comprehensively presented. When making personnel decisions, it is essential to gather all of the facts before reaching a final conclusion. In the case of Eric Gordon, I am not so sure this […]
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Game On: Hornets @ Nets
Before I get to the game, I want to hammer a point home: Those of you blaming Monty Williams for the past few losses – you’re wrong. The reason the Hornets are losing is because of the talent level behind their starters. It’s well documented that the Hornets subs are terrible, and in fact, Only […]
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Hornets are Just One Injury Away From Disaster
Sometimes it’s good to take a step back from whatever you believe to be true in order to get a more objective viewpoint. I was recently asked on the Daily Dime Chat what the Hornets biggest concern is the rest of the season. Is it the attendance issue? The NBA owning the team? Chris Paul […]