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‘Tailor-made for Zion’: Looking at Corey Kispert and others in the upcoming draft
Improvement is absolutely necessary next season but with a promising young roster and a boat-load of picks via the Anthony Davis trade, the Pelicans have more options to explore on the...
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In the N.O. Episode 66: An Inside Look at the Trade Deadline with Dan Purcell
Shamit & Mason interview Dan Purcell, a former Pelicans basketball operations manager who spent several seasons with the team. They get an inside look at the thought process behind the trades,...
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In the N.O. Episode 39: The Pelicans Draft Zion Williamson
It’s the most wonderful night of the year – the Pelicans have drafted Zion Williamson (and also Jaxson Hayes and Nickeil Alexander-Walker). Shamit and Mason give their reactions and breakdown of...
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In The N.O. Episode 34: Talking Draft with Ricky O’Donnell
Shamit and Mason are joined by SB Nation’s college basketball and NBA draft expert (as well as the co-host of fellow Blue Wire podcast Cash Considerations) Ricky O’Donnell to chat about Zion...
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In The N.O. Episode 33: THE PELICANS WIN THE LOTTERY
Zion Williamson will be a New Orleans Pelican. That is all. Actually wait, there is a guy named McNamara who guest stars as the Pelicans’ GM while Shamit and Mason pitch...
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In The N.O. Episode 27: The Tankathon Continues & the Pelicans Begin Interviews
Shamit and Mason discuss the Great Tank War of 2019, the odds that the Pelicans land Zion Williamson, and updates to the GM search. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS...
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How NBA Draft Lottery Reform Could Impact the Trade Deadline
The new NBA lottery reform provides the same draft odds for the worst three teams and smooths out the odds of the remaining non-playoff teams. Here are my thoughts on one...
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Pelicans Second Round Pick Big Board
The New Orleans Pelicans have the 40th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft. While second round picks do not usually amount to very much, the Pelicans have a bit of a higher...
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Dreaming of the Draft
It’s hard to argue that the Pelicans are going to trade for a draft pick. According to a source, they haven’t brought anyone in for workouts yet, and the rumor mill...
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New Orleans Pelicans Acquire Omer Asik in Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Omer Asik today in a trade. The trade was rumored in June prior to the 2014 draft, but the trade could not happen until today for...
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Could Dell Demps Grab A Quality Rookie AFTER the Draft?
Many people are curious to see if Dell Demps can maneuver his way back into the 2014 draft, either by trading a piece like Pierre Jackson or buying a pick with...
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Gerry V on the New Orleans Pelicans 2013 Draft Night And Guards
Why the trade works… Lets get right to it… Jrue Holiday provides the much needed quickness at the guard position You can play him at the point or as a swing...
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Pelicans Draft Day Links & Resources
Happy Draft Day, everyone! This post should fill all of your needs up until and throughout the NBA Draft tonight. For draft rumors as it pertains to the Pelicans, click here....
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Official BSS Draft Parties – New Orleans AND Baton Rouge
With the draft just over 24 hours away, we wanted to remind everyone about the two events that we have set up for draft night. New Orleans – Tracey’s (Magazine St.)...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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New Orleans Pelicans Host Michael Carter-Williams, Trey Burke, and Alex Len in first Draft Workout
Today, the New Orleans Pelicans hosted their first set of potential draftee’s, as Trey Burke, Michael Carter-Williams, and Alex Len all came in today. Alex Len could not work out, but...
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Sixth Pick Tournament Round Two Begins Monday: Matchups Announced
Voting for Round One of the Sixth Pick Tournament has come to an end (results below) and now we have our matchups set for Round Two. Victor Oladipo (74%) beat Dario...