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All things New Orleans Pelicans basketball, hosted by Christian Clark and Adam McCreary. 

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NBA draft with Shamit Dua

NBA draft with Shamit Dua

2024-06-0501:23:11

Shamit Dua joins the show to discuss the Pelicans' options at 21. The guys have a Zach Edey debate, and discuss Isaiah Collier, Bub Carrington, Tristan Da Silva and Ja'Kobe Walter as options.
The NBA draft is less than one month away. Christian and Adam discuss five big men who could be on the Pelicans' radar at No. 21. Yves Missi, Kel'el Ware and DaRon Holmes are a few of the names. Then, the guys finish up with the news that Saints/Pelicans ownership paid the state the $11.4 million it owed.
The LSED abruptly halted its study of Smoothie King Center's infrastructure. Why? Saints and Pelicans ownership has been missing payments on the Superdome renovation. Christian and Adam discuss the dueling press releases, Trajan Langdon leaving for Detroit, and their biggest concern in a potential Brandon Ingram trade.
Rival executives consider a Brandon Ingram trade "inevitable." The guys discuss the two pathways the Pelicans could take if and when they deal Ingram. Plus, Christian and Adam get into draft lottery talk, they discuss James Borrego's Lakers candidacy, and they hit on Trajan Langdon being in the running for Detroit's top job.
Willie Green's third season was a mixed bag. The Pelicans won 49 games but flopped in the playoffs without Zion. Christian and Adam bring out their red pens and give Willie a grade, they discuss Larry Nance Jr.'s comments about not being close to contention, and they finish up with local rights talk.
Change is coming

Change is coming

2024-05-0151:28

The Pelicans' season is over. Christian and Adam discuss their takeaways from exit interviews. A roster shakeup is inevitable. The only question his how much?
The Pelicans are in an 0-3 hole against the Thunder after an ugly home loss. The guys discuss Brandon Ingram's disappointing first-round series and other reasons why this week has been so demoralizing.
The Pelicans lost a hard-fought Game 1 in Oklahoma City. Jonas Valanciunas played a big role and controlled the boards, Brandon Ingram struggled, and New Orleans' crunch-time offense faltered. Christian and Adam get into it all.
Christian and Adam discuss the Pelicans' play-in tournament game against the Lakers. Zion's incredible night had a tragic ending, Brandon Ingram got benched, and Jose Alvarado never stopped fighting. The guys get into it all.
Christian and Adam discuss a wild week in Pelicans Land. The Spurs loss, the Suns win, Zion's best game as a pro, and Willie Green continuing to go small are all topics covered in this week's show.
Christian and Adam discuss the Pelicans-Suns game, another Devin Booker 50-piece, New Orleans' center rotation, and more on this week's episode. Bonus: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and LSU-Iowa.
The Pelicans' win over the Heat was one of their best wins of the Zion/B.I./Griff era. Christian and Adam discuss The Bash Brothers (Jose and Naji), playing through Jonas Valanciunas, and more.
Christian and Adam discuss the win in Brooklyn, Zion's excellence, and Brandon Ingram's changing role. They also do another national media temperature check.
Zion is trending up

Zion is trending up

2024-03-1547:51

Christian and Adam discuss the loss to Cleveland, how Zion and B.I. have played in recent weeks, the job Willie Green has done in three years in New Orleans, and more in this week's episode.
The Pelicans demolished the Dinosaurs in Toronto. The guys discuss Trey Murphy's 10 3s, New Orleans' starting lineup, and Zion Williamson saying he's open to doing the Dunk Contest. Then the guys rank potential playoff opponents. There's one matchup Christian and Adam want to see more than any other.
B.I. and Zion's availability has been a huge reason for the Pelicans' success this season. The guys discuss the star duo staying on the court. Then, the guys do a national media temperature check and give a Smoothie King Center update.
Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot joins the show for a special episode. Steve gives his high-level view of New Orleans' season so far and talks about the ups and downs of Point Zion. This one will get you ready for an exciting stretch run.
The Pelicans keep winning ugly. The guys discuss the wins against Memphis and Washington D.C., and Bob Myers comparing the Pelicans and the Knicks. Does either team have a great player?
The Pelicans were quiet at Thursday's trade deadline. The guys discuss New Orleans' interest in centers and Dejounte Murray not getting dealt. Then the guys go over the Pelicans' best win of the season.
Jonas Valanciunas helped the Pelicans end their losing streak in Houston by beating up on Alperen Sengun. The guys discuss Valanciunas going off a night when New Orleans didn't have Zion. Then, they talk trade deadline, which is one week away.
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