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In the N.O. Episode 18: Anthony Davis Media Mania
Shamit & Mason react to how hilariously the media activity around Davis’s trade request has unfolded. They analyze the best offers, how the Pelicans are leveraging the media, and what to expect at the deadline. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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The Scarlet Agency: How The Pelicans Have Gained Control of The Narrative
It was late Friday night when the bombshells started dropping. Shams, then Woj, then Shams, then Woj again. Outside of head coach Alvin Gentry being thrust into media scrums due to league obligated duties, the Pelicans organization in large part remained quiet this whole week. They watched patiently as Davis’s representation, Rich Paul, galavanted with […]
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In the N.O. Episode 17: Anthony Davis Requests to be Traded
Shamit & Mason react to the biggest NBA news of 2019 to date – Pelicans superstar, Anthony Davis, has declared that he will not sign an extension in New Orleans. Who is to blame? What does it mean for the franchise? When will he be moved? Tune in to find out the answers to these […]
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In The N.O. Episode 16: Should The Pelicans Become Sellers?
Your favorite Pelicans podcast duo quickly recaps recent games, discusses Anthony Davis missing out on the starting nod for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, and decides how the Pelicans should operate going forward given the recent slate of injuries. As a bonus, find out what each of them would do if the Pelicans happen to […]
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In The N.O. Episode 15: Fan Mailbag
Shamit and Mason quickly discuss the latest Pelicans games before taking turns responding to podcast listeners’ NBA-related takes of wildly varying temperature levels. Is Steph Curry better than Anthony Davis? Are Cheick Diallo’s days in NOLA numbered? Tune in to hear these answers and more. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download […]
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Catching The Next Wave
NBA trades are like waves. Each team hopes to catch the biggest one and they are largely unpredictable. I’ve argued all season that the Pelicans go out and catch the biggest wave they can, but sometimes the trade winds don’t blow the right way and an opportunity doesn’t materialize. For example, it is entirely possible […]
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In The N.O. Episode 14: The Pelicans are on a Win Streak!
Shamit and Mason discuss the Pelicans’ recent 3 game winning streak. Can the team sustain this success on a tough road trip ahead? Come listen to the schedule breakdown and our predictions. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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The Beal Deal
(This article is a collaboration between Mason, Shamit, and 42.) An important part of this season, and retaining Anthony Davis for at least another season, is improving the roster. Bradley Beal arguably has the highest combination of acquirability, skill mix needed by this team, and tradability to other teams in the future. Here is a […]
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In The N.O. Episode 13: Time for Change?
Given the team’s disappointing results so far, should (or will) the Pelicans make a change in the coaching staff or front office? Shamit and Mason deliberate on this topic, Gentry’s rotations this season, and also sneak in a live reaction to the Grizzlies’ trade for Jrue Holiday’s brother, Justin. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify […]
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In The N.O. Episode 12: Anthony Davis and his Future
Shamit and Mason give their perspectives on the media’s Anthony Davis coverage before laying out how they think the future could look for the Pelicans if AD is eventually traded. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In The N.O. Episode 11: A Look Upstream and a Dive into the Trade Pool
Shamit and Mason head out on the Oregon Trail to talk about fording potentially treacherous Rivers, hunting Bucks with limited ammo, and visiting the community’s trading post. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In The NO Episode 10: Scrutinizing Schemes, Rationalizing Randle, and Theorizing Trades
The Pelicans continue their up and down trend, so Shamit & Mason are back to talk about it. What are the Pels trying to do schematically, what is preventing them from achieving sustained success, and how should Julius Randle fit into the team’s short-term and long-term plans? Tune in to find out. Listen on iTunes […]
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In The N.O. Episode 9: Defense, Davis, and Andrew Harrison?
Shamit and Mason discuss what’s wrong with the Pelicans’ defense, how much blame AD deserves for the team under-performing, and react to the Andrew Harrison addition as the news breaks. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network
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In The N.O. Episode 8: The Roller Coaster Continues
Shamit and Mason discuss the Pelicans recent string of losses. How do you stop turnovers? What is defense? What happened in the locker room after the Celtics loss? Tune in and find out. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Direct Download Blue Wire Network – this looks new, doesn’t it? (You’ll also notice that […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Let’s Boogie!
Despite the slim playoff chances the New Orleans Pelicans have been improving. Some of our writers weigh in on what’s been happening with the team. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know on twitter @bourbonstshots! 1) The Pelicans are now 7-7 since the DeMarcus Cousins trade and 6-2 over their last eight games. How […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep 254: The Sixth Pick
Shamit Dua and I get together and run through an evaluation of the prospects the Pels could be eyeing with the 6th pick of the draft. Well, except for Dragan Bender – whom we don’t know jack about. Then we talk about trading the pick, getting a big man early, if we like Murry, Hield […]
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Pelican Scoop: NBA Comps for Simmons, Buddy, Ingram, and More
The season is slowly, and mercifully, coming to an end. Several months ago, we all imagined Jrue, AD, and Tyreke hitting their stride in March and leading us into the playoffs in April. Instead, this team is staying competitive in games because of Luke Babbitt, Toney Douglas, Dante Cunningham, and Tim Frazier. With nearly every […]
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Pelicans Scoop: Another Trade Deadline Letdown
Hundreds, nay thousands, of trade machine proposals were thrown around the interwebs by Pelicans fan, yet nobody got it right. Jarnell Stokes for a protected 2nd round pick was not the move Pelicans fans were hoping for. Some wanted a guy who could help them win now, others wanted a young prospect, and most wanted […]
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In the NO Wrathcast: Ep 241
Shamit Dua joins me in a wrathcast as we tear apart what happened in that Lakers game. We talk how bad the team has been defensively, the inexplicable line-ups, and fail utterly in coming up with reasons why Gentry would play those particular line-ups. Enjoy the podcast! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? […]
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New Orleans Pelicans Receive $3m from Philadelphia for Undisclosed Jrue Holiday Injury
((On the eve of the new NBA season, as we all await to see what the New Orleans Pelicans do with their roster, we bring an update to ours. Meet Shamit Dua. You can follow him at @FearTheBrown, and please do. He’s been in the community for a while, and he is one of those […]