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Pelicans Scoop: Needs
18 games in – what do you categorize as the Pelicans’ biggest position of need? Shamit – With news that Elfrid Payton is now out for 6 weeks, the Pelicans need a solution on the ball handling front. Currently Jrue Holiday is the sole player who can consistently apply pressure on defenses with his […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Free Agency Addition
The New Orleans Pelicans are on the eve of free agency. Jrue Holiday will be meeting with the team first thing he can at 12:01 am Saturday, does that change our writers’ minds on him returning to the team? Will the Pelicans be active in free agency? And who will they target? We’ve got answers […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Evaluating the Season
As we hit the offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans many are going to want to grade and judge the season. However, it is much more complicated than that. A few of our writers share their insight into what they are looking at. With the season over for the Pelicans the offseason first shifts to […]
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Pelicans Scoop: DeMarcus Cousins Edition
The dust has settled a bit from the trade that shook up the NBA. Now that DeMarcus Cousins (and Omri Casspi) are in, and Langstong Galloway, Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, and a future 2017 first and secound round pick are gone, our writers give you their thoughts on the deal. Let us know what you […]
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Pelicans Scoop: How are Things Going?
Are you happy with the Pelicans handling of Buddy Hield (his role, spot in the rotation, minutes, etc)? What would you like to see changed? Jake Madison: I think it’s fine. Most people harping about his minutes this think it’s setting his development back, but that isn’t the case. There is more than enough time […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Previewing the Season
As you may have heard, I’m the new host of Locked on Pelicans. There’s even a handy little link on the right on the site. It’s part of the larger Locked on Podcast Network. One of the great things about having a podcast on every team is we’ll sometimes come together to give you a […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Recapping the Off-Season
With preseason right around the corner it’s time to start prepping for the season. But before we do that our writers recap and give their thoughts on the Pelicans’ off-season. Which new member of the Pelicans do you think will have the biggest impact this coming season? Jake Madison: I see the Pelicans defense […]
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Pelican Scoop: On the Trade Deadline
We are all thinking about it, so why not have a conversation about it – The Trade Deadline. For the last few seasons, the Pelicans have been mostly buyers or, at the very least, neutral this time of year. All of their core pieces were under contract for multiple seasons and they were on a […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Season Preview Edition
1) The big story out of training camp was injuries. How do you see these early season injuries affecting the Pelicans both in the short and long term? Can they stay afloat? Ryan Schwan: I want to say “crippling” but that’s overstating the case. It is more like . . . losing a toe? The […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Davis, Ajinca, Asik, and Free Agency
With big Pelicans news coming out in the first 24 hours of free agency, BSS writers give their opinions on five pressing questions. 1. What was your reaction when you saw AD had signed his extension? Michael McNamara: Instant relief. I knew that AD would sign it at some point this summer, but having him […]
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Pelicans Scoop – The Final Playoff Push
Some of the Bourbon Street Shots writers discuss five key questions heading into the Pelicans’ final three games of the regular season, tied with the Thunder for the 8th and final playoff spot. 1) Other than Anthony Davis, who has been the biggest key to the Pelicans’ recent push to sneak into the playoffs? Mason […]
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Pelicans Scoop: First Trimester Review
1) What are your general impressions of the Pelicans after 30 games? Are you disappointed, satisfied, or somewhere in-between? Mason Ginsberg: Satisfied with the offense, disappointed with the defense. Despite gripes from many about how the offense has been run thus far, the fact of the matter is that the Pelicans have been a top-10 […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Eric Gordon Injury Impact
A few of our writers give their takes on what impact Eric Gordon’s torn labrum will have on the New Orleans Pelicans. 1) If it were up to you, who would you replace Gordon with in the starting lineup? Do you think this is what Monty will do? Mason Ginsberg: This may be a dark […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Asik, Playoffs, and the Starters
1. What excites you the most about the addition of Omer Asik? Michael McNamara: The fact that we will get to see Anthony Davis freelance and roam more on the defensive end. Last season, he was always the last line of defense, so he had to stay disciplined and you knew that if he got […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Scoop: Greg Monroe, NBA Draft, and Offseason Possibilities
With just four days until the draft and eight days until the start of free agency, we take a look at some of the players that the Pelicans could target in the draft, free agency, and trades. 1. If Dell manages to get a mid to late first round pick on Thursday, who would you […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Finals Edition!
1. Once again, the NBA Finals is the Heat and the Spurs. Assign probabilities to each of these outcomes. 2. Explain why you think the Spurs or Heat have an advantage in the series. McNamara: I think the Spurs know how to play Wade and they have the type of versatility at center to contain […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Monty, Creepy Mascots, a Blockbuster Trade, and Predictions
1. Let’s get straight to it. Should Monty be nervous about his job security given the team’s performance since he took over as the head coach? Michael McNamara: Any coach who doesn’t have a championship should be nervous. Heck, how many times have we seen a Coach of the Year get fired within 24 months […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Media Day Edition
1) Monty Williams said Tyreke Evans needs to be on the court with shooters to be most effective. What do you think will be Evans’ most standard lineup and how will he be used? Michael Pellissier: Mason and I were actually tweeting about this earlier. My guess is that Ryno will be a staple of […]
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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, […]