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New Orleans Pelicans Season Preview: Playing the ‘If’ Game
This time of year, all 30 NBA fan bases are playing the ‘If’ game. In Portland, fans are thinking the playoffs are a lock, “If Lamarcus Aldridge buys in, CJ McCollum duplicates what Damian Lillard did last season, and Robin Lopez defends the pick and roll as well as his Synergy stats said he did.” […]
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Pierre Jackson to Play Overseas Next Season
After several weeks of speculation, Pierre Jackson has finally confirmed that he will be heading to France next season to play porfessionally next season. Welp everyone it’s official in a couple days I will be going to France to play my first professional… http://t.co/r320RxEiEI — Pierre Jackson (@PierreJackson55) August 10, 2013 Now, that we […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 145: The Pelicans doing their Summer Thang
Michael and I get together to cover everything that’s happened over the last month. The Team USA game, articles bashing the Pelicans summer haul, The Greg Oden chase. Remaining roster holes. Estimating a floor/ceiling for the team. The biggest unknowns left for the squad. Enjoy! Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. Enjoy the […]
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Grading the New Orleans Pelicans 2013-14 Schedule
Last week I laid out why the schedule was so important and gave you some specific things to look out for. Now that the schedule has been released, let’s take a look at the key factors that can mean the difference between a playoff appearance and just missing out. 1. Non-Division Western Conference Games Play […]
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The Oden Chase Was Fun, But Tuesday’s Schedule Release is Far More Important
After a hectic couple of weeks that saw the Pelicans add an All-Star point guard, a 23 year old former ROY, and several intriguing role players, fans were waiting for the cherry on the sundae. Our sundae appears cherry-less after Greg Oden chose to sign with the Miami Heat, but I can (and will) argue […]
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Several Free Agent Options Still Available for the New Orleans Pelicans
For the last three weeks, the New Orleans Pelicans have been hoping to add Greg Oden to their already promising young core. On Friday night he decided to sign with the Miami Heat instead, leaving the Pelicans with a room exception and nobody to spend it on. Or so it seems. The truth is that […]
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Lasting Impressions From Summer League in Vegas
After watching perhaps the greatest NBA Finals I have ever seen, I was tempted to dismiss Summer League before the week even began. That Finals had six, possibly seven sure-fire Hall of Fame players, one of the greatest coaches of All-Time, and clutch shot after clutch shot on the biggest stage imaginable. Summer League in […]
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New Orleans Pelicans fall to Wizards in Summer League Finale
“The next step with Austin is getting him to knock down that mid-range shot.” That was Coach Bryan Gates on Thursday, when asked about the evolution we have seen in Austin Rivers’ game and where he still has to go. On Friday, Rivers wanted to show that he is ready to take that next step. […]
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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Post-Evans-Trade Reactions
The above is a wallpaper, available here for computers and phones courtesy of Dariuz Ejkiewicz and lowgravity.pl 1. Did the New Orleans Pelicans give up too much for Tyreke Evans (and Jeff Withey) by sending Robin Lopez and Greivis Vasquez to the Kings in the sign and trade? Michael McNamara: In my opinion, no. Look, […]
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New Orleans Pelicans acquire Jeff Withey
As should come to no surprise to any of us by now, a very fluid situation took some twists and turns today. At first, it was reported that the swap between the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings would be a simple one. The Kings would get Robin Lopez and Greivis Vasquez, while the Pelicans […]