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What Happens Now?
According to numerous reports, the New Orleans Pelicans and Tyreke Evans have reached a verbal agreement. Unfortunately for those of you who like closure, this is the beginning, not the end. The two sides have agreed verbally, but during this moratorium period, nothing can actually be signed until July 10th. Once Evans signs the offer […]
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The One Question I Need Answered by Tyreke Evans
The last 72 hours have been nerve wrecking. First, we hear that our sights are set on Andre Iguodala, then the news comes out that Dell will be meeting with Tyreke Evans at 12:01 on the first day of free agency. The rumor was that he had a huge offer in hand. Reports of the […]
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Who is Pierre Jackson? Scouting the New Orleans Pelicans Second Round Pick
With all the craziness taking place in the last five days, one guy has been overlooked by all of us – the guy that we actually drafted on Thursday night, Pierre Jackson. The trade that brought Jrue Holiday to New Orleans also included the New Orleans Pelicans receiving the 42nd pick, which turned out to […]
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Pelicans Beat: Looking at Tyreke, Iggy, Gordon, and Predicting How This Whole Thing Plays Out
1. What are your thoughts on the Pelicans rumored pursuit of Tyreke Evans? Michael McNamara: I think, more than anything, that Dell wants to build an uptempo team with multiple ball handlers that can attack the rim. This franchise has had a lack of guys who can create for themselves and others, and because of […]
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SF Prospect: Andre Iguodala
The Basics Height: 6-7 Wingspan: 6-11 Weight: 217 Experience: 9 years Teams: 76ers, Nuggets Quick Hits Elite on ball defender Extremely durable. Played in 695 games, missed just 27 in his career One of the best passing/playmaking wings in the league Free throw attempts and percentage in rapid decline His Defensive Game and How it […]
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A Detailed Look at the Market for Greivis Vasquez
As much as we loved Greivis Vasquez giving his all for the New Orleans Pelicans last year, the writing appears to be on the wall for the league’s Most Improved Player runner-up. Greivis Vasquez will be moved at some point this summer. With the trade for Jrue Holiday and the selection of Pierre Jackson, combined […]
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The Missing Piece: Almost There
The Missing Piece has been an enjoyable piece; both for me, and many of you have told me that your Saturdays were brighter because of it as well. It was great looking forward, because what was taking place on the court in the present wasn’t enjoyable to watch most of the time. But it is […]
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Getting to Know Jrue Holiday
Perhaps the biggest benefit of being a part of the ESPN TrueHoop Network is that you have a collection of dedicated writers available to share information at the drop of a hat. When the trade went down with Philadelphia on Thursday night, it seemed only naturally to reach out to Hoop76 Editor Tom Sunnergren for […]
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Pelicans Beat: 5-on-5 about Jrue, the 2014 pick, Vasquez, and Nerlens Noel
1. What was your initial reaction when the Pelicans took Nerlens Noel at number 6? James Grayson: Mixed emotions really. I wanted McLemore, but I did like the prospect of having two twin-towers, though I was extremely scared of the fact that the Pelicans didn’t have a ball creator. Michael Pellissier: Happy. I figured that […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Make Blockbuster Trade for All-Star Jrue Holiday
We all want to be able to predict the future, but isn’t it so much more fun when we can’t? The day started off with most of us thinking that Trey Burke would be the point guard of the future. Instead, Jrue Holiday will be the point guard of the present AND the future. The […]
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Otto Porter, Jr. is the Winner of the New Orleans Pelicans Sixth Pick Tournament
Many options were looked at and debated, but at the end of the day the people have spoken and the guy they want is Otto Porter, Jr. In the latest round, Porter beat out Kansas’s Ben McLemore and Marylans’s Alex Len and is now awarded with the coveted distinction of Sixth Pick Tournament champion! Will […]
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Final Mock Draft: New Orleans Pelicans in Position to Grab a Floor General
In less than 12 hours, we will know for sure, but as of right now, here is my best bet at how tonight goes down: 1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nerlens Noel, F/C, Kentucky How crazy is it that on the morning of the draft, we have no idea who is going first overall? In years […]
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Top New Orleans Pelicans Rumors on the Eve of the Draft
Less than 36 hours before the draft, and there is a lot of stuff flying around about the NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans, and possible trades that could go down. Let’s stop for a second and take a closer look at each of these things individually: Pelicans considering trading for Shawn Marion and 13th […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Finals: Otto Porter, Jr. vs. Alex Len vs. Ben McLemore
The New Orleans Pelicans are just minutes away from going on the clock in the 2013 NBA Draft, and it looks like Alex Len, Ben McLemore, and Otto Porter are still on the board. That is the premise our writers are working with in this final piece of the Sixth Pick Tournament. You, the readers, […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 2: Amin Elhassan on NBA Draft and Pelicans
Amin Elhassan, former Assistant director of Basketball Operations for the Suns and current ESPN writer joins us to talk about the Draft, some of the players we hate and love, general drafting philosophies and what advanced analytics really means for the NBA. Take a listen, he had me questioning my analysis. Ah, ignorance, why must […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Finals Set: With a Shocker and a Twist!
Trey Burke came into this tournament as The Golden Child. A crafty, accomplished point guard that reminded many of former fan favorite, Chris Paul. Early on, it looked like he would cruise to to the Finals with the support of his mighty legion of fans. But a 7’1″ Ukrainian had something to say about that, […]
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Pelicans Beat: 5-on-5 on the NBA Draft
With just six days left to go until the NBA Draft, we discuss what the New Orleans Pelicans might do at number 6 and more. 1. Who are the top six players on the Pelicans’ big board? Michael McNamara: On their board, not mine? Okay, here we go, in order: Alex Len, Ben McLemore, Otto […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 139: Gerry V, the Finals, Draft Workouts
Gerry V joins Ryan and Michael to talk about the Finals, what the team can take away from these games, and what they need to be looking for this off-season. Then Ryan and Michael talk about the workouts that have happened so far, the strange lack of Eric Gordon’s name in the team’s draft press […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Otto Porter vs. Victor Oladipo (Part Two)
Part One featured opening arguments for each prospect. Part two features counterpoints and gives you the chance to vote for who you think should make it to the finals of the sixth pick tournament. The Case for Otto Porter (McNamara) My opponent and our readers brought up some arguments that supported taking Oladipo over Porter. […]
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Sixth Pick Tournament Semi-Finals: Victor Oladipo vs. Otto Porter, Jr. (Part I)
In part one of this semi-final matchup, Michael McNamara and Jake Madison debate whether Otto Porter or Victor Oladipo should be the Pelicans’ pick if they both fall to number six. Part two will feature counterarguments and a poll for you to vote for your choice. The Case for Otto Porter, Jr. (McNamara) I will […]