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In the NO Podcast Ep 193: Rivers declined, Actual Game Preview
Michael and I hit on a series of items, starting with a recap of the last two pre-season games. Then we hit on Austin Rivers’ option being possibly declined by the team, Lottery Reform that didn’t happen, Expected rotations, our two Confident Predictions and Biggest worries, and last, we get to preview ACTUAL NBA GAMES. […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 192: Western Conference Preview Part 2
We continue our Western Conference preview with the 9 teams in the Western Conference that will be battling for the playoffs. Where do the Pelicans fall? Well Michael and I have very different opinions on that. The Western Conference is a slugfest. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 191: Two Blowouts and Western Conf Preview Part 1
Michael and I cover all the action from the last two pre-season games, I declare for Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis goes crazy (as usual) and Jrue Holiday plays fairly well. We also talk about whether Ryan Anderson is in game shape or not. Then we move on to the Western Conference, covering the teams we […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 190: Fredette v Rivers?
Michael and I talk about the gaping hole that is the Small Forward position. (As always with the Hornets/Pelicans) Then we move on to Rivers v Fredette and what that means for the rotation, whether we think Withey has a chance, and if Eric Gordon is awesome because of his appearance in NBA 2K15. Enjoy […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 189: Eastern Conference Preview
Michael and I talk the Eastern Conference and how we think those teams will shake out. Battles ensue over the placement of teams like the Bulls, Pacers and Hawks. Michael is wrong. No battle ensues over the placement of the 76ers, who really need to be relegated to the D-League now. Enjoy the Podcast! Want […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 188: Tyreke missing as SF search starts
Michael and I talk about the pre-season game in Kentucky and what it might mean to the starting Small Forward position. We talk about concerns around the Tyreke Evans injury and if it might mean a slow start. Then we talk Austin Rivers and if his option should be picked up – why Michael loves […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 187: Anthony Davis at the World Cup
Michael and I talk Anthony Davis and his showing at the FIBA World Cup! We address what he’s done so far, what he can take away from this experience, what we still want to see, and if I was right about him not breaking out. Then Michael loves him some Eric Gordon. Sigh. And then […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 186: James Ham on the Kingly Pelicans
Cowbell Kingdom’s James Ham joins us to talk about the new former Kings the Pelicans have imported: John Salmons, Jimmer Fredette, Omri Casspi – and of course, we can’t avoid talking Tyreke Evans too. Then Michael and I talk about rotations, Darius Miller returning to the team, and who the most irreplaceable Pelican is this […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 185: Offseason Moving
The Asik trade is finally done after a string of moves by Dell Demps, so Michael and I deliver grades? Who did the team have to let go? Who did they keep the rights to? Is there a small forward on the team? Are the Pelicans looking for a “Starting Small Forward” or a “7th […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 184: Free Agency and Making room for Asik
Free Agency is opening shortly, and Dell Demps has a lot to get done in a short time. Michael and I talk about everything he has/can accomplish. We touch on the chances Anderson, Gordon or Rivers may be gone in a few weeks. We talk about Draft night, the acquisition of Russ and departure of […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 183: Asik!
Michael and I break down the Asik trade – what he means to the team offensively, defensively, salary cap-wise, and how he immediately upgrades the team’s boardwork. On the flip side, we talk his high turnover rate, how he quit on his team last year, and if we should be concerned about the fact his […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 182: Draft V Trade!
Michael and I spend some time talking about this draft – the players we like at different ranges, including Kyle Anderson, Mitch McGary, Gary Harris, KJ Daniels, Doug McDermott, and more! We also talk about how the team could acquire those picks – whether they should, and what other costs come into play. We also […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 181: The Off-season looms
The Finals are about to start, but the Pelicans beaks are turned towards the off-season, so Michael and I start talking off-season! We talk the Mid-Level Tournament, our wishlists for TYPES of players we’d most like to see join the squad, and who terrifies us the most from the list of players. We also hit […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 180: NBA Lottery Balls!
The NBA Draft Lottery is right around the corner! With a 4% chance of keeping the pick, Michael and I take this last chance to dream about what would happen if the team did land a top-3 pick. Would we prefer to trade it? For whom? Does it matter if it’s the first, second or […]
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Trew 2 the Game podcast with Grantland’s Jason Gallagher
On the most recent episode of our Friday podcast, Trew 2 the Game, Chris Trew chats with Grantland’s Jason Gallagher about his process of submitting content for Grantland as well as the process of following an underdog team. We also discuss the prospect of Anthony Davis jerseys in Europe. Listen to the episode here (subscribe to […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 179: Season Wrap
The season is ovah! Michael and I talk about how fun those last two games were, Austin Rivers ejection, whether Tyreke and Austin should be focusing on mid-range shooting in the off-season, and Brian Roberts winning the Free Throw crown! Then, we talk about Dell Demps closing comments for the season, Melvin Ely replacing the […]
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NBA Playoffs as Played by their New Orleans Connections
Did you know that every team in this year’s NBA playoffs has a player connected to New Orleans basketball? Did you know that the New Orleans basketball franchise is not in this year’s playoffs? Therefore, did you know that the most entertaining way to preview this year’s NBA playoffs is to stage a fantasy one-on-one […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 178: Things fall apart fast
Michael and I don’t spend too much time talking about the games and all the missing players. Instead we talk about line-ups the team fielded this season, (and how few minutes any of them got) how best to stretch Eric Gordon, what to do with Morrow, what makes Stiemsma great, and what could make us […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 177: More Wins and Neck Surgery
Michael and I talk about a pair of gutty wins, pretend the game in San Antonio never happened, and enjoy the hell out of CP3 losing. As usual, we can’t avoid talking Eric Gordon – despite him not playing a minute, and we also talk Ajinca’s situational value, Darius Miller’s big game, Michael loves on […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 175: Chemistry, Davis and the Heat
Michael and I talk about the Heat game, Anthony Davis being a foundational player, the Heat game, how the team almost won in Toronto without Davis, Chemistry, Aminu as a backup power forward, and whether Brian Roberts deserves the abuse he gets. Plus, LVPs, Paying your Debts like a Lannister, and what happened to the […]