New Orleans Pelicans Analysis
Birmingham Squadron: A look at what to expect from the Pelicans G-League team
It’s all about development and fun!
2021 NBA Draft: Examining potential options for Pelicans with their four 2nd round picks
There should be an interesting mix of players to select from like Joe Wieskamp, Kessler Edwards, David Johnson and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
2021 NBA Draft: Possible options for Pelicans at 17th pick following trade with Grizzlies
Expect a premium to be placed on shooting
Pelicans smartly trade Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe for Grizzlies’ Jonas Valanciunas
This deal represents a good move for New Orleans as it provides much-needed flexibility and a better overall player
Examining latest trade and free agent rumors surrounding Pelicans
Making sense of the Kyle Lowry, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Steven Adams and Myles Turner puzzle pieces
If Pelicans keep 10th pick, Moses Moody and Franz Wagner make for ideal fits
Good versatile defenders who can help offensively is the name of the game
Pursuing Kyle Lowry in free agency makes a lot of sense for Pelicans
But at what cost?
Predicting Lonzo Ball’s free agency
How high should David Griffin be willing to go in order to bring back the Pelicans starting point guard?
12 Questionable Decisions of the Griffin Era and Why 2021-22 Feels Make-or-Break
Zion Williamson simply cannot finish a third season without getting a taste of the playoffs
In a season fast going sideways, Steven Adams remains as reliable as ever for the Pelicans
Moving forward, one can envision a significant role for the current New Orleans starting center
New Orleans Pelicans should pursue Aaron Gordon in earnest trade talks
The Magic forward needs a new home and his potential fit in New Orleans is an exciting thought exercise
Eric Bledsoe hasn’t lived up to billing, Pelicans should find way to part company
The team’s defense is abysmal and two promising young reserves deserve minutes
Pelicans should reconsider their toxic relationship with the backcourt
The clock is ticking on Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick. Let’s not wait any longer.
The early progression of Kira Lewis Jr. gives the Pelicans several options
The rookie has shown positives and further improvement should be expected, but how much more could be mind blowing!
Examining why the Pelicans moving on from Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick makes sense
Pending free agency and young players needing minutes behind both create a perfect storm
Pelicans have huge 3-point math problem, but the answer is no mystery
"We have to shoot more 3s." — Brandon Ingram
FiveThirtyEight projects the present and future of Zion, Lonzo, Ingram, and the 2021 Pelicans
A guide to the newest RAPTOR projections from the data journalism giant
2020-21 NBA regular season: Three predictions no one’s talking about regarding the New Orleans Pelicans
Don’t be shocked if Zion Williamson makes an All-NBA team next summer!
Lonzo Ball’s improvement last season coincides perfectly with ESPN elevating his NBA player ranking
The New Orleans Pelicans guard deserves to move up a few spots
A look at the New Orleans Pelicans 2020-21 training camp roster
Jarrod Uthoff, Rawle Alkins, Ike Anigbogu and Tony Carr will round out the roster
Stan Van Gundy ready to teach fundamentals of defense to New Orleans Pelicans
Class will soon be in session
With NBA wanting to start 2020-21 season soon, New Orleans Pelicans should strongly consider running it back
The last group enjoyed some success. Maybe Stan Van Gundy can unlock their full potential.
Five potential assistant coaching hires that make sense for the New Orleans Pelicans
Who should David Griffin add behind Stan Van Gundy?
2020 NBA Free Agency: Pelicans should shop for bargains like Trey Burke, Jae Crowder and Nerlens Noel
Plugging some holes in New Orleans roster
Examining David Griffin’s first season at the helm of the New Orleans Pelicans
Things didn’t exactly go swimmingly
As Jrue Holiday went, so too did New Orleans Pelicans fortunes
Individual struggles on offense typically led to poor results for the team during the 2019-20 season
Jrue Holiday’s snubbing from 2020 All-Defensive teams too egregious to overlook
Players spoke out vociferously in favor of the New Orleans Pelicans guard after selections were announced
Three ideal selections from the 2020 NBA Draft for the Pelicans at the 13th overall pick, should they stay there
There are plenty of roads to go down, but Patrick Williams, Kira Lewis Jr and Aleksej Pokusevski top my list for New Orleans in the first round.
New Orleans Pelicans should not be avidly looking to trade Lonzo Ball
It makes little sense for David Griffin to split apart the game’s best young trio at this point in time
Should the New Orleans Pelicans already have NBA championship aspirations?
A deep dive into how close Zion Williamson and company are to contending for a title
2020 NBA Executive of the Year: David Griffin deserves fair amount of recognition for putting Pelicans on enviable path
Since assuming the helm, Griff’s made a series of smart decisions that indicate a bright future in New Orleans
Jrue Holiday incredibly deserving of third consecutive selection to NBA All-Defensive team
This isn’t complicated. Jrue remains of the league’s best stoppers. Reward the man!