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In the N.O. Episode 51: The Pelicans are Still 0-For
Shamit and Mason discuss the Pelicans starting 0-4. We touch on the brief positive notes and then go into more detail about areas of improvement. Should the Pelicans panic? Should they punt the season? Find out.
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In the N.O. Episode 50: The Season Has Begun
Shamit and Mason take you through the Zion injury and recap the first game of the season. We discuss what was most surprising and what was most concerning. Lastly, we field questions from Twitter.
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In the N.O. Episode 49: Preseason Zion Madness
Shamit and Mason break down all the happenings of the Pelicans’ first 4 preseason games. They take you through who has been standing out, who hasn’t been standing out, and what to expect this coming season.
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In the N.O. Episode 48: Open Practice & Training Camp Recap
Shamit and Mason come at you live directly after Open Practice at the Smoothie King Center. We discuss our first impressions of Zion, who was the best singer, and other standouts from practice.
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In the N.O. Episode 47: Media Day Primer
Shamit and Mason bring you up to speed on all Pelicans news leading up to Media Day. What is #WBD? How can the DPE be utilized effectively? What will be the most quotable moment at media day? All that and more! Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 46: In The N.O. and Bluewire Join NBA2K20
A very special mini episode brought to you to discuss the partnership between the Bluewire Network and NBA2K. Shamit and Mason discuss their presence in the game and break down the ratings of various Pelicans players. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 44: The Schedule Release Pod
Shamit and Mason dig into the NBA schedule release, bringing you all the relevant stats and analysis that you both needed and didn’t need. After that, they have a little fun with over-unders that you definitely cannot bet on, along with random Pelicans stat predictions. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download […]
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In the N.O. Episode 43: The Pelicans Introduce Zo, BI, Hart, & Favors
Shamit and Mason break down the key points brought up in the Pelicans’ introductory press conference for the players who they acquired via trade this summer and quickly discuss the Pelicans’ crowded back court rotation before diving into how New Orleans stacks up alongside the rest of the Western Conference. Listen on iTunes Listen on […]
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In the N.O. Episode 42: Tales from Summer League
Shamit and Mason take you through how the Pelicans have been performing in Summer League. Shamit discusses his time in Vegas watching the team, and the duo breaks down what to expect from the rookies during the season. Oh, and if you haven’t yet – don’t forget to grab your Zion “Let’s Dance” t-shirt. Listen on […]
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In the N.O. Episode 41: Pelicans 2019 Free Agency Breakdown
Shamit and Mason breakdown all the moves the Pelicans have made in free agency thus far. Come for the analysis, stay for the fight over Darius Miller. Oh, and if you haven’t yet – don’t forget to grab your Zion “Let’s Dance” t-shirt. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 40: Pelicans 2019 Free Agency Primer
Shamit and Mason discuss how the Pelicans should approach free agency. They talk about best fits, contract lengths, and positional needs. Oh, and if you haven’t yet – don’t forget to grab your Zion “Let’s Dance” t-shirt. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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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 draft night, as well as the draft afternoon trade. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In the N.O. Episode 38: The Pelicans Trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers
Shamit and Mason synced up during what they thought would be a calm weekend to react to the big Saturday afternoon news. The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, three first-round picks (including No. 4 of the 2019 draft), and one pick swap. […]
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In the N.O. Episode 37: The Anthony Davis Trade Draws Closer
Shamit and Mason evaluate what will happen next in the Anthony Davis saga and how David Griffin is handling his first off-season in New Orleans. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In The N.O. Episode 36: The Pelicans Begin Listening to Offers for Anthony Davis
Shamit and Mason break down the theory behind various AD trade packages and attempt to quantify the value that each team can provide. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In The N.O. Episode 35: Pelicans Stay Winning by Hiring Trajan Langdon
Shamit and Mason dive into the Pelicans’ recent hot streak. Gayle Benson remains as committed as ever. New hires incoming? Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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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 Williamson and other potential Pelicans targets if additional picks come to them in return for Anthony Davis. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS […]
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Anthony Davis’s trade request was the best thing that could have happened.
A rejection forced change, plus some dumb luck. In late January, Anthony Davis sent a shockwave around the NBA and the Pelicans franchise when he publicly – not- so publicly rejected the Pelicans and requested a trade, with the intention of joining Lebron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, no […]
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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 the best trades from opposing teams. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network