In The N.O. - A New Orleans Pelicans Pod

The crew is back after NBA all-star break to discuss the New Orleans Pelicans activity or lack there of at the trade deadline. We also discuss recent trends for key core players such as Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey, and Derik Queen. Tons of little intel stuff from around the league and what people think the Pelicans might do.Youtube link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The crew is back with a lot to cover!* Pelicans win back to back!* Pelicans have shifted their starting lineup with the return of Herb Jones* Yves Missi and Jose Alvarado are in trade rumors* Are Ja Morant trade talks heating up?All that and more!YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. Crew is back talking the latest around Ja Morant. We cover if the Pelicans have realistic chance of landing Morant, what the pros and cons of such a trade might be, and the overall direction the team may need to go. All that and more!YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

After a looooooooooooong hiatus, the In The N.O. Crew is back. There is a lot to cover around the Pelicans. We will tackle:* trade rumors 🤯 * locker vibes 🧐* coaching impact 📈* rookies 💪🏾Plus Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones TalkYouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

Pelicans off to a rough start to the Borrego era, but Derik Queen is blossoming. The In The N.O. covers the latest that is going on with the Pelicans. The Joe Dumars and Jordan Dumars drama, the perpetual Zion Williamson limbo, and much more.YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The Pelicans have fired Willie Green and named James Borrego Interim Head Coach. The In The N.O. Crew is here to break down everything from Dumars to Benson.YouTube Version Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. crew is here to discuss the national embarrassment that is the New Orleans Pelicans. We break down how the delayed firing of Willie Green exposes a franchise in total collapse, why this is a catastrophic look for Joe Dumars’ credibility, and how his hiring of Troy Weaver is already proving to be a massive mistake. The show talks about incompetent ownership, a broken front office, and how they’ve torpedoed an entire season before it even really began.YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

Shamit and Jeremy are back to break down the Herb Jones contract. We also spend time reviewing the performances of Pelicans' rookies Jeremiah Fears, Micah Peavy, and Derik Queen in their summer league debuts.YouTube Version: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

Mason and Jeremy kick off the discussion with regards to Summer League and Free agency. Shamit joins mid show to recap the draft article and draft night. Lot’s of ground covered on this one, as the crew tackles the Pelicans’ eventful offseason.YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. Crew is here to cover all the Pelicans' draft targets at pick 23 after acquiring the draft pick from the Indiana Pacers. This was of course recorded prior to the Tyrese Haliburton injury in game seven of the NBA finals.YouTube link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. Crew is back to talk about trades! We will cover the Desmond Bane trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to Orlando Magic. We will also cover reports about the New Orleans Pelicans being aggressive in the draft market as well as reports about who may or may not be on the trading block.YouTube Version: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

New Orleans Pelicans GM, Bryson Graham is joining the Atlanta Hawks as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. The In The N.O. crew breaks down what this means for the Pelicans moving forward. We also review Joe Dumars' latest public facing comments and Zion Williamson and more!YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The crew is back to discuss all things Zion. The New Orleans Pelicans are at a breaking point with Zion Williamson. Beyond the on-court struggles and injury history, a recent and deeply troubling news scandal, including severe allegations, has brought his future into question like never before. His contract status, with its unique clauses, adds layers of complexity. Join us as we analyze the gravity of the situation: How do the Pelicans navigate these latest allegations? What are the financial realities of his contract, and does it allow for a clean break? Is it time for the Pelicans to completely sever ties and waive Zion, or can they still find a trade partner despite the immense baggage?We lay out the tough choices ahead for New Orleans and predict the path forward for a franchise desperate for stability.YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

Shamit and Jeremy get into the weeds of NBA team building as it relates to market size, the CBA restrictions, the draft, and so much more. A great breadth of topics are covered including should the NBA abolish the draft? What about a total hard cap?YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The Crew gets together to discuss some of the choices available to the Pelicans at 7. We go into the philosophy of what actually constitutes “Best Player Available” and what factors need to into consideration to generate maximum value. This discussion features the theories behind grabbing size vs going for the absolute upside of play creation.YouTube link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The Pelicans have a near worst case scenario falling back 3 spots in the lottery. Their division rivals, the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs jump up to one and two. We bring on Chuck from the Chucking Darts Podcast to help us talk some prospects.YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. Crew is back at it to discuss Joe Dumars' first two weeks with the Pelicans. We discuss Gayle Benson, the hiring and firing processes, Troy Weaver, Willie Green, and much more.YouTube link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The In The N.O. crew is joined by David Grubb of Hard In The Paint and The Bird Writes to discuss everything going on with the Pelicans. Joe Dumars has officially been hired and faces a few challenges ahead of him.YouTube Version: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The crew gets together to put a bow on the the Pelicans’ season. The noise about David Griffin being out is growing in league circles, so we sit down and discuss his job status and how ownership might look to approach this situation. YouTube Link: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe

The crew unites to field your questions on all things Pelicans. Youtube version: Get full access to In The N.O. at intheno.substack.com/subscribe