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In the NO Ep. 263 part 2: The rest of the Southeast Division
Michael and I continue to break down the Southeast Division, including the sad Wizards, and the Sadder Miami Heat. Enjoy! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the Show...
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 263: McNamara, more Lance, And the Southeast Division
McNamara returns to give a little update on his thoughts without a podcast. We talk some of the moves, Lance Stephenson, and then start the Southeast division. Then I split the...
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Predicting the Pelicans Opening Night Rotation
And it’s time for our annual prediction of the rotations the Pelicans will put out on the floor on opening night. As usual, the team is already dealing with some uncertainty about...
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 262: Jrue, Lance, and the NW Division
Graham and I talk about Jrue Holiday, the partially guaranteed Lance Stephenson, who we would like to see make it through camp, and then we tear into the Northwest Division –...
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In the NO Podcast EP 261: Lance and the Atlantic Division Preview
Graham and I talk briefly about Lance Stephenson and then dig into the Atlantic Division, the teams we like and don’t like, mock some players and crews, and make predictions. We...
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In the NO Podcast Ep 260: Schedule, Olympics, Southwest Division Preview
Nick and I get together to talk about the recently released schedule, the Olympic games and what little we can draw from it, and then we sink into the meat of...
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The way Hield is playing at Summer League should help set expectations
Shades of Eric Gordon! Dude can’t shoot! Dell’s got himself a lemon again! He’s up against Summer leaguers and still isn’t getting to the rim! It’s true. Summer League Hield hasn’t...
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 258: Free Agency Wrap Up and Summer League
Nick and Graham join me in a wrap up of everything that has happened so far in Free Agency. We talk Tyreke Evans, Hill, Moore, Frazier and Galloway. We say goodbye...
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Behind the Numbers: Can the Pels replace Gordon’s and Anderson’s Offense?
Ever since Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon arrived in New Orleans, there has been one unwavering reality about this team: They are going to field a fine offense – and an abysmal...
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Pelicans agree to terms with E’Twaun Moore
The Pelicans are about to sign E’Twaun Moore to a 34-million dollar contract over four years, and many people outside of Chicago have no idea who the Pelicans just committed to. Offensively,...
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BSS 6th Pick Tournament Finale: Kris Dunn faces Buddy Hield
Well that turned quickly. Kris Dunn crushed Jaylen Brown, taking 70% of the vote, while Buddy Hield destroyed Denzel Valentine, taking 69% of the vote. So – in perhaps a predictable...
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In the NO Podcast Ep 255: Danny Ferry and the Draft
Graham McQueen and Nick Lewellen join me to talk about Danny Ferry, Special Advisor, and want it means for Dell Demps and the team’s future moves. Then we move on to...
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6th Pick Tournament: Kris Dunn v Jaylen Brown
Kris Dunn by Jake Madison Think about the most basic staple of NBA offenses: The Pick and Roll. The Pelicans tied for 3rd in the league running pick and roll plays...
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6th Pick Tournament: Buddy Hield v Denzel Valentine
Buddy Hield by Ryan Schwan You know what I’m tired of? Guys who don’t leave it all on the floor. Guys who take plays off. Guys who don’t develop their skills...
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Sixth Pick Tournament Final Four
And then there were four. In the first round, the option of trading did poorly against their tangible counterparts. Jaylen Brown of Cal took on Trade Down – and garnered 60%...
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6th Pick Tournament: Buddy Hield v Dragan Bender
Buddy Hield by Ryan Schwan This isn’t really fair. I mean, how could it be? Bender is an 18-year old kid and Buddy Hield just spent his last season chewing up...
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6th Pick Tournament: Denzel Valentine v Trade for a Vet
Denzel Valentine by Jake Madison This matchup isn’t even close. But what the hell, let me persuade you anyway. Denzel Valentine is one of the more divisive prospects in the NBA draft...
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6th Pick Tournament: Kris Dunn v Jamal Murray
Kris Dunn by Jake Madison What do big men need most in the NBA? Rather than ask you more rhetorical questions I’m just going to give you the answer: A good point...
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6th Pick Tournament: Trade Down v Jaylen Brown
Trade Down by Ryan Schwan Let’s be honest. Are you even 60% sure that Buddy Hield, Dragan Bender or Jamal Murray are going to produce more in the NBA than say, Deyonta...
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The BSS 6th Pick Tournament
It’s that time of year, my friends. The Draft! And in keeping with the tradition of the past few years, it’s time for the 6th Pick Tournament, where we here at...