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For Those Boarding the Zion Bandwagon
We always knew the Zion Williamson bandwagon would be full and we’ll find out how crowded it truly is once the wheels start turning at 8:30 tonight in front of a...
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It’s Time
The New Orleans Pelicans enter the last third of January at 16-27, 12th in the West, and just 0.5 game ahead of the tie at 13th and 14th. The next couple...
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From Old Hoops to New Hopes
While the LSU Tigers defeated Clemson 42-25 in the National Championship to remain perfect, the New Orleans Pelicans quietly won another game. In a dramatic overtime finish, nearly completely unnoticed by...
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Connection Vs. Creation
In October, I wrote in detail about Lonzo Ball and his potential role on the Pelicans. While my main point of contention was around the antiquated positional label, “Point Guard”, I...
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Cutting the Pelicans’ Tether
The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 14th in the West at 13-25 with their next three games are all on the road. The midpoint of the season and the likely debut...
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In the N.O. Episode 61: Zion’s Return and Playoff Hopes
Shamit and Mason discuss what the Pelicans’ roster and rotations should look like around Zion given his pending return, and then debate whether or not the team’s playoff hopes are still...
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In the N.O. Episode 60: Brandon Ingram’s Max
In this episode, Shamit and Mason discuss takeaways from the recent slate of Pelicans games, the progression of Lonzo, and then dive into what Brandon Ingram’s max contract will look like.
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Looking Up to the Bottom
The New Orleans Pelicans enter 2020 at 11-23. This is not good. Still, with more than half the season left to play, the Playoffs are not beyond discussion because of the...
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Brandon Ingram’s Max Contract
It’s officially 2020 and by now it is amply clear that Brandon Ingram is in line for a maximum contract in July. The Pelicans and Ingram had an opportunity to agree...
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Happy Ass-Whipping
As the holidays slide past along with the change of seasons, it is natural to consider the past, present, and future, as so much of the cultural importance of this time...
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In the N.O. Episode 59: Zion, Defense, and More
Shamit and Mason discuss the recent news around Zion’s recovery. They also dive into the the Pelicans defensive improvement, if it is real, and take questions from fans.
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Can the Pelicans Be Good?
On Wednesday night, New Orleans received a Christmas miracle. The Pelicans, currently second to last in the Western Conference standings, beat the Denver Nuggets 112-100 in front of a nationally televised...
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The Coaching Move
The New Orleans Pelicans were set to start this season in disarray, gather themselves, and fight for the eighth seed. Instead, the disarray was compounded by being short-handed, and the amount...
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A Very Pelicans Christmas
Despite some improved play as of late, it appears that the 8-23 New Orleans Pelicans will need a Christmas Miracle to get a win over the Denver Nuggets, currently the No....
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Take a Bow
It’s been around eight months since the New Orleans Pelicans hired David Griffin to be the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. His hiring was part of a major transformation of...
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In the N.O. Episode 58: Antonio Daniels Joins In The N.O.
Shamit & Mason welcome Antonio Daniels onto the podcast to talk about his experiences as a player and how they relate to what he is seeing from the Pelicans. We dive...
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In the N.O. Episode 57: McNamara Returns to Talk Trades
The ever mysterious Michael McNamara returns to discuss how the Pelicans should approach the upcoming trade season.
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In the N.O. Episode 56: The Pelicans have Lost 10 Straight
The mighty Pelicans continue their streak of anti-winning. Pitted against the also streaking Bucks (winning), the Pelicans drop yet another game! Surprise! Shock! Eternal agony. Also we answer your questions.
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Trade Season is Coming and the Pelicans Need to Be Aggressive
After an offseason full of collecting assets and quality players, inspiring press conferences, an exciting summer league, and a perfect preseason, David Griffin had a 100% approval rating. Even national media...
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In the N.O. Episode 55: Why Do Socks Lose Elasticity?
The no good very bad Pelicans are at it again with their losing ways. Shamit and Mason bemoan everything that is wrong with them and tackle all of the inane questions...
