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Anthony Davis: Pelicans Must ‘Stop Playing Selfish Basketball’

Anthony Davis: Pelicans Must ‘Stop Playing Selfish Basketball’

Anthony Davis has had enough of the New Orleans Pelicans playing the part of unlikely bottom-feeder. Entering the 2015-16 regular season, the Pelicans were considered playoff locks. They wouldn’t be a top-four Western Conference team, but they would appear in the postseason, perhaps as a No. 6 or No. 7 seed. Alvin Gentry’s offense would [...]

December 2, 2015 admin Blogs 0

Say It Ain’t So: Anthony Davis Injures Hip Against Mavs

Say It Ain’t So: Anthony Davis Injures Hip Against Mavs

Life wasn’t supposed to get any worse for the New Orleans Pelicans. But it just did. Though the Pelicans nabbed their first victory on Tuesday night, a 120-105 drubbing of the Dallas Mavericks, the win came at a cost…before it was even a win. Anthony Davis, the Pelicans’ lifeline, sat out the second half with [...]

November 11, 2015 admin Blogs 0

Jimmer Fredette Is Back With the Injury-Infested Pelicans

Jimmer Fredette Is Back With the Injury-Infested Pelicans

Jimmer Fredette is getting another shot to stick in the NBA. We think. The New Orleans Pelicans have been overrun with injuries to start the season. Omer Asik has appeared in only one game thus far, and Norris Cole, Tyreke Evans and Quincy Pondexter are all expected to be out for at least another couple [...]

November 10, 2015 admin Blogs 0

Tyreke Evans Has Arthroscopic Surgery. Are the Pelicans in Trouble?

Tyreke Evans Has Arthroscopic Surgery. Are the Pelicans in Trouble?

Man, the New Orleans Pelicans cannot catch a break. Well, I guess that’s not entirely true. They’re just catching the wrong breaks. Tyreke Evans, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, will miss some time after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, per Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate: Source: Pelicans Tyreke Evans had [...]

October 20, 2015 admin Blogs 0

In Need of Point Guard Depth, Pelicans Turn to…Nate Robinson

In Need of Point Guard Depth, Pelicans Turn to…Nate Robinson

Nate Robinson is once again going to be employed by an NBA team. Everybody party. Especially if you’re a New Orleans Pelicans fan. Marc Stein of ESPN.com had the deets first: ESPN sources say Pelicans are signing veteran guard Nate Robinson — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 15, 2015 It's a one-year veteran minimum deal for [...]

October 15, 2015 admin Blogs 0

Pistons Interested in Trading for Norris Cole

Pistons Interested in Trading for Norris Cole

Potential blockbuster trade alert. Just kidding. What, you didn’t think I was serious, did you? From now on, assume everyone who says that is kidding. There has been so much action early on—significant, blockbuster action, mind you—it’s incredibly unlikely that any deals ahead of the February 19 trade deadline will fall into that category. More [...]

January 28, 2015 admin Blogs 0

Return of the King

Return of the King

The player with the best-selling jersey in the NBA became, once again, the most beloved player in the league, except, perhaps, in parts of Miami, where they’ve gone all Cleveland circa 2010. Once again, people are over-reacting to a man doing what he wants and has every right to do. James is a quality human being [...]

July 15, 2014 Rob R.S. De France 0

Magic Johnson Says NBA Finals Will Be End of Heat’s Big Three

Magic Johnson Says NBA Finals Will Be End of Heat’s Big Three

The Miami Heat haven’t even lost the NBA Finals and already there is a call for change in South Beach. Speaking on a conference call to promote ABC and ESPN’s coverage of the finals, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic discussed the Heat and the need for change. Regardless of the finals outcome, the Hall of [...]

June 13, 2013 admin Blogs 4

Timofey Mozgov Ideal Fit for Miami Heat?

Timofey Mozgov Ideal Fit for Miami Heat?

Add the Denver Nuggets’ seldom used Timofey Mozgov to the never-ending list of centers the Miami Heat may opt to pursue. According to Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida, the Nuggets have placed Mozgov on the chopping block and the Heat are among the teams who might make a play for his services: An intriguing [...]

January 15, 2013 admin Blogs 1