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New Orleans Pelicans Uniforms Unveiled
The New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their jerseys today at a press conference at Pelicans Practice Facility on Airline Drive. Forwards Jason Smith, Anthony Davis, and Ryan Anderson, were on hand to model the custom uniforms along with All-Star guard, Jrue Holiday. Children were in attendance, lining the runway the players used to model the uniforms, […]
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Weakside Eyes: Summer Reading, Part 2
“It doesn’t pay to be good at something that rarely happens in a ball game” Be good at what happens in a basketball game. Sounds self explanatory, but it needs to be explained because it reminds us that the basics will forever rule basketball performance. Passing Ball handling Shooting Defensive situations Good coaches include these […]
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Weakside Eyes: Summer Reading
I will monitor and carefully observe Anthony Davis to see if he will improve his defensive work as far as alertness and proper reactions and proper reads/rotations… place this in the “he better” file Will Withey display the required footwork in defending vs pick and rolls? Is he a true shot blocker or a player […]
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Sharp Dressed Men
Clean shirt, new shoes And I don’t know where I am goin’ to. Silk suit,black tie, I don’t need a reason why. They come runnin’ just as fast as they can Coz’ every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man. — ZZ Top, Sharp Dressed Man New Orleans Pelicans News Three members of the New […]
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Playoff Contention Not A Guarantee for the New Orleans Pelicans
There is a great deal of excitement following the New Orleans Pelicans these days. Free-Agency brought in former rookie of the year Tyreke Evans. The draft presented an opportunity to pick up “All-Star” point-guard Jrue Holiday. Amongst the entire buzz there remain a lot of unanswered questions. Positivity is something new to the reformed basketball […]
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Rolling the Bones
We go out in the world and take our chances Fate is just the weight of circumstances That’s the way that lady luck dances Roll the bones — Rush, Roll the Bones New Orleans Pelicans News The New Orleans Pelicans time at the Las Vegas Summer League came to and end with losses to the […]
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New Orleans Pelicans fall to Wizards in Summer League Finale
“The next step with Austin is getting him to knock down that mid-range shot.” That was Coach Bryan Gates on Thursday, when asked about the evolution we have seen in Austin Rivers’ game and where he still has to go. On Friday, Rivers wanted to show that he is ready to take that next step. […]
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Paint Percentage
We need more paint.. lots more paint. Follow @palochak New Orleans finished ranked 15th (tied) in offensive efficiency, but despite having a respectably efficient offense, possessions were often stagnant and horrifying to watch. Possessions where the ball would slowly swing around the perimeter or the lead guard would get his momentum stopped before he […]
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Weakside Eyes: It’s Summer League
Jimmy, did ya see dat move? Did ya see what he did? The kid is gonna be a star, Jimmy! Calm down kid, it’s the Summer League . . . plus, ya see who was guarding him? — Uncle Jimmy giving advice to Lil’ Nicky Bops Resist the emotional pull of the moment NBA Summer […]
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Denver Nuggets Three Point Barrage Takes Down the Pelicans
George Karl has often said that on some nights there is simply nothing you can do to avoid a loss. The other team just has “one of those nights,” and it just happens to be against your team. That was what happened to the Pelicans today, as the Nuggets started off red hot from deep […]
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Beneath the Screen: Spacing vs. Positioning
Since the 2013 NBA finals ended, much has been written about floor spacing and how important it is to NBA offenses. People look at the 3-point specialists of both the Spurs and Heat and talk about how these players are vital to spreading out a defense, making these shooters critical to their team’s success. With […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Will Reportedly Meet With Former First Overall Pick Greg Oden
The New Orleans Pelicans arranged a meeting with former Blazers center and #1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft, Greg Oden. Do the Pelicans have what it takes to separate themselves from his other suitors? Yesterday morning, Marc Stein of ESPN.com first reported that Greg Oden would meet with a few teams in Las Vegas […]
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A Summer to Enjoy
Summer nights and my radio That’s all we need baby, don’t you know? We celebrate when the gang’s all here Hot summer nights, that’s my time of the year — Van Hagar, Summer Nights New Orleans Pelicans News As the NBA’s moratorium ended, the New Orleans Pelicans officially completed their major offseason moves to this […]
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Bryan Gates and Pierre Jackson After Practice in Vegas
After a two hour practice at Pierre Jackson’s old high school, we got to pick the brains of Summer League Head Coach Bryan Gates and rookie Pierre Jackson for a couple of minutes.
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New Orleans Pelicans Introduce All-Star Guard Jrue Holiday
The New Orleans Pelicans finally introduce Jrue Holiday tonight at their complex on Airline Drive. Holiday was received from the Philadelphia 76’ers, along with rookie guard Pierre Jackson, in exchange for Nerlens Noel (the Pelicans’ 2013 first round draft pick (6th)) and the Pelicans 2014 first round draft pick. The pick reportedly has top 5 […]
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Weakside Eyes: The Art In Basketball
Image courtesy of John Robinson at Street Credible Art Basketball Riffs “Just as in life, basketball has its moments of chaos . . . you need to adapt to them” The New Orleans Pelicans have improved themselves in a most vital area of play in the NBA. Evans, Holiday, and Gordon will allow the Pelican […]
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Weakside Eyes: New Orleans Pelicans 2013 Offseason Changes
Anderson for Asik Rumors Would I do the Ryan Anderson for the Houston Rocket’s Omer Asik trade if I could? Yes, I would. Many, when looking at this deal, simply address the offensive side of the floor, as Anderson is a “stretch 4” who can shoot the ball . . . . What is being […]
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A Farewell to Kings
When they turn the pages of history When these days have passed long ago Will they read of us with sadness For the seeds that we let grow”? — Rush, A Farewell to Kings New Orleans Pelicans News Topping the stories of the week is the trade that will bring Tyreke Evans to the New […]
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SF Prospect: Al-Farouq Aminu (Signed)
Update: Reports are that Aminu has signed a 1 year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for $3.7m. It is perhaps the maximum they could offer him, $3,749,601, the value of his declined option. New Orleans Pelicans fans, at least the ones that were here before the Holiday and Evans trades, will be quite familiar […]
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New Orleans Pelicans to Acquire Tyreke Evans
New Orleans Pelicans and Tyreke Evans Sacramento Bee writers are reporting that the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings have agreed on a sign-and-trade deal for Tyreke Evans, as expected and noted last evening. The Pelicans will be sending last season’s starting center, Robin Lopez, and starting point guard, NBA’s Most Improved Player Award […]