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Ty and Alex recap the Knicks win over the Pelicans and the Knicks chances of winning a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Pelicans fall to the Suns in back to back nights at home. Some issues at the free throw line and getting smoked from 3 made sure the Pelicans fell short. Lyle discusses the games

The New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns full recap is here as Big Q & DC break down the Pelicans' second night of a back-to-back at home against the Suns. We cover key moments, stats, injuries, standout performances from Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson, plus how the Pelicans matched up against Devin Booker and Phoenix's defense.The Suns took the last meeting 115-108 on Dec. 27 — can New Orleans respond this time? Full analysis, postgame takeaways, and what this result means going forward.

Mike and Deuce discussed the Pelicans' recent hot streak to end 2025 and previewed the Saints' upcoming challenge against the Tennessee Titans. The guys interviewed Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports, and Nick Suss, a Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. West projected some continuity on defense and a massive overhaul on offense for the Tigers' 2026 roster in new head coach Lane Kiffin's first year. Suss compared Tennessee to New Orleans, explaining that both teams are young and trying to "learn how to win."

Mike and Deuce discussed the Pelicans' recent hot streak to end 2025 and questioned if New Orleans can reach the Western Conference play-in tournament. They lamented Saints TE Foster Moreau's season-ending injury. Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports, joined Fans and the Pro. West projected some continuity on defense and a massive overhaul on offense for the Tigers' 2026 roster in new head coach Lane Kiffin's first year. Mike and Deuce also previewed the Saints' test against the Titans.

Pelicans vs Suns Full Recap — Big Q & DC break down the final matchup as the New Orleans Pelicans faced the Phoenix Suns at home in New Orleans.The Pelicans looked to protect a four-game home win streak, but Phoenix brought strong perimeter shooting and rebounding to the floor. We cover key moments, momentum shifts, standout performances, and what this result means moving forward for New Orleans.

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team(7:38) — What's the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?(22:53) — What's behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans' offense?(38:28) — Examining the Blazers' late-game offense & Tiago Splitter(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels' switching, and 2nd round pick trade value(57:52) — Memorable role player performances(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team(7:38) — What's the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?(22:53) — What's behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans' offense?(38:28) — Examining the Blazers' late-game offense & Tiago Splitter(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels' switching, and 2nd round pick trade value(57:52) — Memorable role player performances(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?

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Suns vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 12/26/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the NBA brainstorming measures to combat tanking including how viable various solutions are to actually be put into place. Then, the guys talk if the Celtics could remain dangerous enough this season to make a return for Tatum make sense and how much that could impact the rest of the league. Plus, the Pelicans find some success and drama makes headlines for Draymond Green and Steve Kerr. Finally, the guys break down the Christmas Day games they are most excited for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Charlie celebrated the Pelicans' fifth straight victory, explaining that New Orleans learned to "win ugly" by beating the Mavericks. Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth joined Sports Talk. Schlereth recapped the Panthers' huge victory over the Buccaneers. Schlereth also previewed the Saints' challenge against the Titans, highlighting rookie quarterback Cam Ward, Tennessee's young pass-catching weapons, and veteran RB Tony Pollard.

Mike and Steve interviewed Marlon Favorite, an analyst for the LSU sports network, and legendary defensive line coach Pete Jenkins. Favorite evaluated Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and previewed LSU's challenge against No. 21 Houston in the Texas Bowl. Coach Jenkins shared his thoughts on new LSU DL coach Sterling Lucas, head coach Lane Kiffin's fit in Baton Rouge, and the College Football Playoff. Mike and Charlie celebrated the Pelicans' fifth straight victory. Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth previewed the Saints' Week 17 matchup against the Titans. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and listened to Shough's press conference audio.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss the NBA brainstorming measures to combat tanking including how viable various solutions are to actually be put into place. Then, the guys talk if the Celtics could remain dangerous enough this season to make a return for Tatum make sense and how much that could impact the rest of the league. Plus, the Pelicans find some success and drama makes headlines for Draymond Green and Steve Kerr. Finally, the guys break down the Christmas Day games they are most excited for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans vs Cavs recap breaks down a tough night in Cleveland as a tired New Orleans squad saw its five-game winning streak snapped in a 141-118 loss to the Cavaliers.Big Q recaps the matchup, including postgame comments from head coach James Borrego, as Cleveland pulled away in the second half behind a balanced attack. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill added 22, and the Cavaliers had nine players score in double figures, marking one of the most efficient offensive performances in franchise history.The Cavaliers scored at least 139 points for the second straight game and got 57 points from their bench, while Zion Williamson scored 26 points off the bench for New Orleans. Derik Queen added 21, but a decisive 17-4 run in the third quarter sealed the outcome.Big Q dives into:• Fatigue and rotation concerns• Defensive breakdowns• Bench production disparity• What this loss means moving forwardUp Next:Pelicans host Phoenix on FridayCavaliers travel to New York for Christmas Day

NFL Overreactions or not. Mavs lose to the Pelicans. Jerry Jones joins the show.

From ‘Pod Maverick' (Subscribe Here): Josh and Sudarshan breakdown the Mavericks facing off against the New Orleans Pelicans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fear the 'Fro breaks down the Cavs win over the Hornets, as the Pelicans await on the back half of a back-to-back.  De'Andre Hunter erupts, Sam Merrill returns, and DG carves up the Hornets defense to keep his positive momentum going.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss Georgia continuing to prepare for the CFP as they now know they will be facing Ole Miss. Carl and Mike get back into some football talk as they discuss their interaction with an Alabama fan and 49ers fan and then get back to Falcons talk as they share thoughts on how well of a season the Falcons may have next season if they move on from Raheem Morris. As they discuss, they share thoughts on the team bringing in a consulting group to evaluate how healthy the team's operations are. Carl and Mike get into some Guy talk as they discuss reports of Carson Beck dating an adult film star, the Chiefs moving from Missouri to Kansas and how lopsided the stadium deal is in favor of the Chiefs, and the Pelicans being on a win streak putting the Hawks chances to get a top five first round pick in jeopardy if they keep winning.

A really fun NBA day today, so NBA Straya digs into the Aussies on fire, Jaylen Brown saving the Celtics, the Pelicans are… GOOD… AND we have a MASSIVE NBA XMAS EVE PREVIEW! So we cover it ALL in NBA Straya's BEST & WORST NBA STUFF OF THE DAY! So! Who was good? Who was a spud!? It's today's NBA Straya Awards for BEST NBA HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY! We've got That's Not A Knife for the NBA Straya Approved Performance of the DaySpud of the Night Old Mate No MatesPantings of the NightBetter Than Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons & Bronny James PLUS the Aussie Player Watch! What did ALL the NBA Aussies get up to today? Well... nothing cos no one was playing in the NBA Cup Final.Anyway. It's all there in NBA Straya's DAILY NBA AWARDS SHOW!  We also pick and preview ALL 14 NBA games for tomorrow Wednesday December 24.Plenty to cover & talk about, strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe! Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!!Onyas...  Love ya guts ledges!!

Pelicans vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 12/23/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott

Pelicans vs Mavericks Full Recap as Big Q & DC break down the New Orleans Pelicans' latest matchup against the Dallas Mavericks in this PPR FINAL episode. The Pelicans entered the game riding a four-game winning streak, looking to build momentum against a struggling Dallas squad in the Western Conference.The Dallas Mavericks (11–18, 11th in the West) faced the New Orleans Pelicans (7–22, 14th in the West) in a Southwest Division showdown with playoff implications looming later in the season.In this recap, we cover:Whether the Pelicans sustained their four-game win streakOffensive execution and late-game decision-makingTurnovers and how they impacted momentumPelicans' struggles vs Southwest Division opponents (2–6)Why ball security remains a key issue for New OrleansAdjustments needed moving forwardNew Orleans averages 13.5 turnovers per game and is just 5–12 when losing the turnover battle, a stat Big Q & DC analyze closely in this breakdown.Get full reaction, stats, takeaways, and what this game means for the Pelicans as they continue searching for consistency in the Western Conference.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Heath talked about why we need more home games in the College Football Playoff, the idea that the Hawks should trade the pick they have from the Pelicans and Jalen Johnson's superstar potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mavericks vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Odds & Picks, 12/22/25 | Night Moves Show by Ramon Scott.

PACOME DADIET DROPPED A NEW CAREER HIGH! Now is the opportunity for the Knicks to make the move they absolutely need to make this season. New York needs another big body wing on the roster with a shooting touch and Saddiq Bey fits that need perfectly! The trade that has been floated around includes Dadiet going to a rebuilding Pelicans team for the dynamic Pelicans wing. The Knicks and Pelicans can both benefit from this trade, NY as a contending team and New Orleans as a rebuilding one... Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Presented By FanDuel 00:42 - Pacome Dadiet Increases Trade Value 01:12 - Dadiet DROPS CAREER HIGH 02:34 - KNICKS NEED TO MAKE THIS TRADE! 04:45 - Why The Pelicans Make This Trade 06:35 - This Move Allows All Players To Play To Their Potential 07:35 - FanDuel Odds For Winner Of Knicks V Heat Game 28 09:39 - Saddiq Bey Is The Knicks Missing Piece LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL: MAIN STORE: https://theknicksrecap.myspreadshop.com/ CashApp: $TheKnicksRecap Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New Orleans Pelicans flattened the Indiana Pacers 128-109, winning their 4th straight game, and PPR FINAL is here with the full postgame breakdown.Big Q & DC dive into this dominant Pelicans win with real analysis — how New Orleans controlled the pace, who stepped up offensively and defensively, and what this fourth straight victory says about the team moving forward.This Pelicans vs Pacers recap covers key runs, standout performances, coaching decisions, and the momentum building with this current streak. No box-score watching — just real basketball talk from start to finish.

Mike and Deuce reviewed the Saints' recent rash of injuries to their talented young players. The guys discussed New Orleans' matchup with the Jets, criticizing New York's lack of quarterback stability. They also praised the Pelicans for earning a massive comeback victory over the Houston Rockets. Mike and Deuce previewed Tulane's College Football Playoff showdown against Ole Miss with Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for NOLA.com. Deuce emphasized the importance of Tulane keeping the game close in the first half. Former NFL All-Pro offensive tackle Kyle Turley joined Fans and the Pro to share stories from his playing days with Deuce.

Mike and Deuce reviewed the Saints' recent rash of injuries to their talented young players. The guys discussed New Orleans' matchup with the Jets, criticizing New York's lack of quarterback stability. They also praised the Pelicans for earning a massive comeback victory over the Houston Rockets. Mike and Deuce previewed Tulane's College Football Playoff showdown against Ole Miss with Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for NOLA.com. Deuce emphasized the importance of Tulane keeping the game close in the first half.

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Indiana Pacers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers at Pelicans Injuries Nesmith, Sheppard and Toppin are out for Indiana with Bradley questionable. Murray is out for New Orleans. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pacers at Pelicans 7PM ET—Indiana fell to 6-21 following their 114-113 home defeat against NY Knicks. Pacers hit 47% with 31% from three. Andrew Nembhard led the team with 31 points with four assists. Pascal Siakam chipped in with 26 points and six rebounds. Indiana allowed 47% shooting with 40% from three. New Orleans improved to 6-22 with their 133-128 home overtime victory against Houston. Pelicans hit 51% with 41% from three. Saddiq Bey posted 29 points with nine rebounds. Trey Murphy chipped in with 27 points with three rebounds. New Orleans allowed 47% shooting with 31% from three.

Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the league. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:48) Nikola Jokic breaks record in win vs. Magic (05:09) Pelicans storm back in OT win vs. Rockets (09:18) Mavs survive Pistons in OT (14:29) The Suns escape with win against the Warriors (18:18) Lamelo Ball, Hornets spoil Trae Young's return with win vs. Hawks (21:07) Luka's triple-double lifts Lakers past Jazz (25:14) Blazers outlast Kings in OT (30:31) Knicks steal a win vs. Pacers(33:02) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loves of the week (36:16) Verno and Jacoby's no. 1 loathes of the week (43:26) No. 2 loves of the week (51:13) No. 2 loathes of the week (55:42) No. 3 loves of the week (59:33) No. 3 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textThe New Orleans Pelicans (6–22) pulled off the largest comeback in franchise history, erasing a 25-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 133–128 at the Smoothie King Center — and it came with a MAJOR coaching decision.Twitter | Instagram | TikTok

ITL opens by questioning Kevin Durant's claim that an embarrassing second-half collapse wasn't “indicative of who we are,” debating whether that explanation really holds up, before shifting to the Texans and asking if another big offensive performance can build real momentum as the competition ramps up, capped by today's QOTD: What song instantly irritates you? Around The NFL with B Scott follows with a breakdown of a Thursday Night Football thriller in Seattle, more news from around the league, and B Scott's reaction to the Rockets' loss to the Pelicans, plus What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment. The show then turns to Reggie's questions surrounding the Texans–Raiders matchup, digging into what's worth watching — and worrying about — heading into Sunday, along with Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez wants a cold Christmas in Houston and the College Football Theme of the Week: “So you're saying there's a chance” Saturday. The day wraps with Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because — Raiders Edition — breaking down how Houston could handle business or stumble, before Figgy's Mixtape brings holiday vibes with an in-depth breakdown of an old Christmas song, the Raging Italian fully embracing the Christmas spirit, and more off-the-wall fun.

B Scott shares his reaction to the Rockets loss to the Pelicans.

Around The NFL with B Scott breaks down a Thursday Night Football thriller in Seattle and runs through the latest news from around the league. Plus, B Scott shares his reaction to the Rockets loss to the Pelicans. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Anything Goes Friday! Rockets Lose In OT vs Pelicans… Astros Add a New Arm?

Anything Goes Friday! Rockets Lose In OT vs Pelicans… Astros Add a New Arm?

After a strong start to the 2025-26 season, Houston's defensive rating is now in the bottom half of the NBA for December. Not coincidentally, the Rockets (16-8) currently have a losing record (3-4) for the month.Hosted by Ben DuBose and Dave Hardisty, our latest “ClutchFans Live” postgame show breaks down all the frustrations after the Rockets blew a 25-point lead in the second half versus the lowly Pelicans (6-22). Topics include the clear defensive regression; struggles to involve Kevin Durant in crunch-time possessions; and an odd downturn in the usage of Reed Sheppard.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton preview Texans-Raiders, look ahead to Rockets-Pelicans, weigh in on the mess in Miami, and more!

The New Orleans Pelicans upset the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime, winning three straight games in a thrilling road victory over the Southwest Division–leading Rockets. Big Q, DC, and Lexxah break down the Pelicans' gutty performance, key plays in OT, standout player moments, coaching decisions, and what this win means moving forward.We also bring you postgame pressers, in-depth analysis, stats, momentum shifts, and real talk on how the Pelicans pulled off one of their most impressive wins of the season.Was this the Pelicans' best win yet? What does this mean for the team's confidence and direction? Let's break it all down on Pelican Postgame Report (PPR FINAL).

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2, where they rank the best young cores in the NBA 15-1. And then at the end, they pick out the 15 best blue-chip prospects in the league going forward. (00:00) Intro (4:06) Pelicans(13:08) Jazz(18:34) Sixers(24:36) Cavs(29:51) Wizards (40:13) Raptors(45:47) Hornets(54:24) Timberwolves(57:46) Mavs(1:03:14) Hawks(1:07:57) Magic(1:17:02) Rockets(1:22:49) Pistons(1:29:52) Thunder(1:35:58) Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannAudio Producer: Isaiah Blakely Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Additional Production Support: John Richter Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ ⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world.Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15What has Zach Edey's overall impact been so far, and why hasn't his strong play gotten more discussion?Given that most of Memphis' wins with Edey back came against sub-.500 teams, what's actually real and what projects beyond this season?Why are Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. “bad all of a sudden”—how much of it is attitude, effort, health, or role?Minnesota Timberwolves — 12:00If Tim Connelly decides to make a significant move, what sort of framework should he pursue—selling high on Julius Randle, moving Rudy Gobert to lower long-term risk while raising ceiling, or something else entirely?Who is a realistic trade target for Minnesota at point guard who can shoot, defend enough, and still let Anthony Edwards be the primary creator?What is Rob Dillingham's trade value right now—does he bring back even a late first?Why did the Wolves let Nickiel Alexander-Walker go—could they really not find a way to keep him or other options?How good is the offensive chemistry between Gobert and Randle actually—are they meaningfully helping each other?New Orleans Pelicans — 26:23Do Derik Queen's flaws—lack of true center size and questionable mobility—ultimately cap his long-term ceiling, or can his creation ability and defensive hands make those weaknesses not matter as much?If you're the Pelicans, what kind of offers would you need to seriously consider moving each of Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Sadiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III?Oklahoma City Thunder — 36:57Is OKC the deepest team of all time when fully healthy, given their bench of Kason Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, AJ Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, J-Will, etc.?Which Western Conference teams, if any, would intentionally punt games against the Clippers late in the season to worsen the pick OKC owns from LA?What is AJ Mitchell doing defensively that makes him so effective?How many All-Stars should the Thunder have this season?If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to get hurt in the playoffs, how good would OKC's offense remain—could they still realistically win a series or two?Which Western Conference teams have the best chance of beating OKC in a playoff series, and how would you rank the Rockets, Spurs, and Nuggets as threats?Phoenix Suns — 47:45Given the Suns' surprising competence plus the fact they don't control their own firsts, has your view changed on how they should operate over the next 2–3 years?If you were running the Suns and received a strong offer for Devin Booker, would you trade him?With the Suns hovering around the 6-seed race, could they be sneaky buyers at the deadline—and if so, what position or role should they target given their current roster and Jalen Green's fit?Portland Trail Blazers — 53:05Is Portland's rebuild a failure—especially considering taking Scoot over Amen, choosing Klingan over Edey, trading out of the Cedric Coward spot for Hansen, and the current returns on Shaedon Sharpe?With OKC, Wembanyama's Spurs, and Jokic's Nuggets (plus Houston) as massive obstacles, how should the other Western teams approach big-picture strategy, timelines, and the pursuit of relevance?Have any of Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan actually improved from last year, or is it fair to say none of them have taken a real step forward? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chandler Rome Stops By: Rockets vs. Pelicans Tonight & Texans Getting National Lo

Chandler Rome Stops By: Rockets vs. Pelicans Tonight & Texans Getting National Lo

Send us a textZion Williamson returned two weeks early, came off the bench for the first time in his career, and immediately looked like the best player on the floor. With improved health, better chemistry, and James Borrego settling into the head coaching role, the Pelicans are quietly playing their best basketball of the season.In this episode of NewOrleans.Basketball, we break down what's real, what's sustainable, and what to watch next

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinal as they continue their historic winning streak. Can OKC break the NBA record for longest single-season win streak? Then, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without superstar Victor Wembanyama and share their picks for who will reign supreme in the NBA Cup.Next, the duo shares why the NBA is seeing a rise in calf strains across the league and shares their thoughts on the NBA's response. And, are the Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? Where are potential landing spots for Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo?Plus, James Barlowe joins to discuss AJ Dybansta's electric game against Clemson, Darryn Peterson's return to Kansas and how Nate Ament can bounce back from his struggles.(0:47) OKC defeats Phoenix in NBA Cup quarterfinals(6:10) Spurs beat Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals(8:54) Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup semifinal preview(13:00) Increase of calf strain injuries in the NBA(23:54) Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup semifinal preview(34:35) Ja's last chance to make things right with Memphis(43:36) Queen continues to shine for Pelicans(46:28) Anthony Davis trade suitors(57:20) Draft Class with James Barlowe

Polk and Kush finally give in and say yes to modern amenities like a podcast network and video, as they discuss the UNO basketball experience, Tulane's great fan experiences, the rollercoaster of being a Pelicans fan, and thoughts on Tyler Shough and the Saints. Theme song by Mike Wiebe of Riverboat Gamblers. Watch this episode live on the Boot Krewe Media YouTube page!

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to provide their instant reactions to the Knicks and Magic moving on to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. Then the guys talk about Derik Queen's historic triple-double and how the Pelicans should build for the future around Queen. (00:00) Intro (4:32) NYK-TOR(21:52) ORL-MIA (39:34) Derik Queen(55:39) Pelicans trade ideas Check out The Ringer's League Pass Awards here! Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle MannProducers: Ben Cruz, Isaiah Blakely, and Victoria Valencia  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hawks — 3:36Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams' perspectives?If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship?Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu's three-point shooting, and if you do, is he a top-15 center in the league?Celtics — 13:20If you're the Celtics, how should you play out the rest of the season—go all out because there's no super-team in the East, or pull back at some point to protect health?How useful will their increased turnover forcing and more egalitarian offense be once Jayson Tatum returns, and which rotation guys could actually be part of a high-level playoff rotation?Is Jaylen Brown genuinely improved compared to prior years, or is it mostly that the mid-range is falling more; and if it's shot luck, how long would he have to sustain this for it to be “real”?Nets — 22:36Is Michael Porter more valuable to the Nets as an on-court player to get them back into the playoff mix, or as a trade asset?Can you do as deep a dive as possible on Noah Clowney's game and development?Were pundits too quick to call the Nets' draft a disaster given how much their rookies are now playing?Hornets — 31:06What has happened to LaMelo Ball—he was an All-Star before, so is this decline just injuries and lack of progression?What are some potential trades for Miles Bridges, Ball, and Sexton?Do you sense a shift in the Hornets' organizational philosophy under the new regime?Bulls — 39:10John Hollinger has said the Suns turned down the Pelicans/Hawks pick deal; do you know if that exact deal (or better) was offered to other teams like the Bulls or Blazers, or is that just logical inference?Should the Bulls go all-in and trade for Anthony Davis, and what could they realistically get for Coby White if Artūras Karnišovas canvassed the league?The Bulls are trying to make up for their talent deficit by running on everything—does that strategy backfire (more injuries, better teams separating with more possessions), or is it actually their best path?Cavs — 50:20How concerned are you about the Cavs' bad start, and in particular about Darius Garland's play and health?What are your thoughts on Jaylon Tyson's development so far?Should Cleveland start trying to get out of the second apron, and what would it take to do that?Pistons — 58:06Good or bad, what has been the most surprising thing about the Eastern Conference so far this season?Besides Giannis and Lauri Markkanen, what other players would be a good fit for the Pistons and actually gettable?Would Sam Hauser be a good target for the Pistons given his price point and role, and how does he fit relative to what they already have (e.g. Duncan Robinson–type shooters)? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's word of the day is ‘best fit' as in Giannis Antetokounmpo as in Milwaukee as in the Bucks as in Doc Rivers as in trade. It looks like Giannis finally wants out. He didn't ask for a trade, but he asked for a trade. Should Milwaukee facilitate that? Will his latest calf injury keep him from being traded? (12:00) The Los Angeles Clippers have released Chris Paul in what was supposed to be his retirement tour season. What a mess. It looked like Paul and head coach Tyronn Lue just couldn't get on the same page. (26:30) Zion Williamson is hurt again. Going to miss another three weeks. There was no reason the Pelicans should have guaranteed his contract for this season, and here we are. (34:00) Review: The Descendants. (38:00) NPPOD. (43:30) Steve Cohen is so close to getting his $8.1 billion dream built. The New York State Gaming Commission is a vote away from granting Cohen one of the three gambling licenses. If that happens, a casino is coming to Citi Field. Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices