• An Unexpected Contributor

    Who is Tyler Johnson? More and more people found themselves asking this question as the undrafted, 4-year college athlete started to earn more and more trust from Pat Riley and Eric...

  • In the NO Podcast Ep 257: Summer League and Free Agency

    Nick Lewellen and I continue the In The NO takeover while Ryan Schwan enjoys a European tour. We take a look at the Summer League roster before diving into offseason needs...

  • It Is up to the Front Office to Turn Davis’ “Down” Season Into a Positive

    It is only slightly surprising to Pelicans fans that Anthony Davis’ name doesn’t appear on any of the 2015-16 All-NBA rosters, but it is still disappointing. As Ryan Schwann pointed out,...

  • Replacing Eric Gordon

    Eric Gordon, whether you liked the guy or not, was a huge part of this Pelicans team. His 3pt shooting last year was essential to Anthony Davis’ first playoff berth. He has...

  • A Familiar Face

    If you haven’t already, you should read my piece on why replacing the wings will be incredibly important this offseason. My last suggestion for fixing the issue was getting a wing facilitator....

  • A Big Athletic Guard Looking for Playing Time

    Buddy Hield could come into the season as the Pelicans’ starting 2 guard, and I wouldn’t doubt that’s what the front office is hoping for. But what if he isn’t ready?...

  • Replacing the Major Minute Getters in Free Agency

      Norris Cole, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, and Alonzo Gee could all wear a different uniform come next season. That is a lot of minutes to replace. Drafting Buddy certainly helps replacing...

  • Finding Front Court Minutes

    You might not think it, but a very good argument can be made that the Pels’ #1 offseason need this year is another big. With Ryan Anderson potentially gone and Omer...

  • Player Profile: Greg Stiemsma

    *Photo Credit: AP/Jim Mone Lost amidst a busy Pelicans offseason filled with moves and the Greg Oden chase was the signing of Greg Stiemsma, a 6-11 center entering his 3rd NBA...

  • SF Prospect: Andrei Kirilenko

    *Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images The Basics Height: 6’9 Weight: 235 Wingspan: 7’4 Age: 32 Quick Hits Super long for position Excellent Defender High Basketball IQ Runs floor very...

  • SF Prospect: Chase Budinger

    Photo Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-US PRESSWIRE The Basics Height: 6-7 Wingspan: 6-7 Weight: 218 Experience: 4 years Teams: Rockets, Timberwolves Quick Hits Lives on the 3 point line on offense Has never...