We start by addressing the abhorrent reports made by Sports Illustrated, and directed at the Dallas Mavericks' front office, then we spend a good bit on AD and his comments to Rachel Nichols, break down Walter Lemon Jr.'s, potential impact, talk lineups, future and so much more with Oleh and David Grubb! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdcalls Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.st...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Today we cover Anthony Davis' MVP legitimacy, Boogie's recent comments, Jrue's All Star chances in '19, "Boo"gate, Emeka Okafor, the Pacers rescheduling, and so much more! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans?refid=stpr Tune In: https://tunein.com/radio...
Feb 18, 2018•57 min
Nikola Mirotic is here and the Pelicans are SAVED (at least from boredom). The former Chicago Bull put up 18, 12 and 4 in his first 35 minutes as a New Orleans Pelican, and the Pelicans could not be more pleased with the result of their dealt 2018 first round pick. With that being said, the Pelicans faltered early against the Wolves and never recovered. Anthony Davis scored 19 first quarter points, but it wasn't enough as the Wolves raced out to a 22-6 start, and our heroes never recovered. We s...
Feb 05, 2018•47 min
Trade Deadline winners thus far, as the Pels unload their own personal albatross in the form of Omer Asik's $10.5 guaranteed 2018/19, and $3 million guaranteed 2019/20. Pelicans Get: Nikola Mirotic, Pels 2018 second round pick back from Bulls (QPon) Bulls Get: Asik, Allen, Nelson, Pels 2018 first round pick (protected), second round swap rights 2021 Plus the Pelicans are officially on the Moose trail!! With Kumar of Bourbon Street Shots, and Kevin Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebi...
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Next up, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brett Dawson of the Oklahoman keeps us up to date on the injury to Andre Roberson and its effect, everything Paul George, the Thunder's recent eight game winning streak, and where they project to finish, as well as the most recent Pelicans trade talk. Check back tonight for more with Kevin and Kumar! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id125...
Feb 01, 2018•27 min
The New Orleans Pelicans followed the disastrous injury to Demarcus Cousins' with two disappointing performances against the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings. We get some of Fletcher's takes on where the Pelicans' should go from here, how important finishing strong is, what the Pelicans should do at the deadline and much, much more. Then Kevin joins us to boost Oleh's ego! And hey we like you! If you like us, rate us today on Itunes! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwri...
Jan 31, 2018•49 min
Recently a guest on Nothin’ But Net’s Howl Radio (Timberwolves) as well as OTG’s NBA Outlet, we discussed the fallout from Demarcus Cousins’ awful Achilles injury, where the Pelicans’ go from here and much, much more. Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelican...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Apologize for the technical difficulties! Where do the Pelicans go from here? Oleh covers the ramifications of Demarcus Cousins' ruptured Achilles, we talk Clippers, adding depth, Alvin Gentry's comments and much much more! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-p...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 4 min
We go around the association to get an oustide perspective on the trade landscape and sad news....It sounds like it may be a snoozer. Philip Rossman Reich of Locked on Magic and Orlando Magic Daily and Josh Bowe of Mavs Money Ball discuss their respective teams' flexibility and needs as they approach the deadline and just how active they expect their teams and the association as a whole to be. Subscribe and rate us today! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https:...
Jan 26, 2018•45 min
The New Orleans Pelicans look like a completely different team in the month of December, sporting an 8-3 record while holding their opponents to 44% from the floor. The Pelicans shooting has dropped off a cliff but it's been met by tenacious defense led by Jrue Holiday and Demarcus Cousins (gasp!). Join Oleh Kosel in his return as well as Kevin Barrios as we break down the Hornets game and discuss how the Pelicans can take the next step! Please subscribe and rate the pod today! Follow us @TheBir...
Jan 25, 2018•56 min
Oleh is back and feelin' himself! The Pelicans have won seven of their past nine and sit firmly in the sixth seed one game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, the Rockets have won six straight, and are 17-0 with James Harden, Chris Paul, and Clint Capela in the lineup. It's three point shooting v points in the paint, and something has to give as we interview Locked on Rockets Host, Ben Dubose and find out everything we need to know about the Houston Rockets. Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogt...
Jan 25, 2018•43 min
You all know the line by now: 44, 24, 10, and 4 in 51:33. The first to do it since Kareem in 1972! Boogie and AD continue amassing these incredible performances but at the end of the day, like Boogie says,"If you don't win, it don't mean s##t." David Grubb of Crescent City Sports joins Kevin Barrios of TheBirdWrites.com to talk Boogie, third quarters, Jrue Holiday, AD, depth problems, and answer mailbag questions. Then Jon Delong of AttheHive.com joins to preview the upcoming contest in Charlott...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The Pelicans, in Pelican fashion, followed a three game winning streak with a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Hawks who previously sported the worst record in the NBA. The Pelicans' three stars pulled more than enough weight during the three game winning streak but came up short against the Hawks (with the exception of Jrue), leading to the question,"Can the bench step up and help win games?" Right now, the answer is definitively no. But we'll talk to Andrew Smith of BSS and David Grubb of CCS to...
Jan 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The Saints season has ended in dramatic fashion, but the Pelicans season is just ramping up! The Pelicans currently sit in the sixth position in the West with their dramatic win in OT over the New York Knicks last night. Join us as we discuss grades for each player, including Alvin Gentry and Dell Demps, and answer some mailbag questions as well. If you like what you're hearing, subscribe and rate us on Itunes. Let's go Pels! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: ht...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Following another baffling performance in which the Pelicans scored but nine points in the third quarter against the worst team in the Western Conference, Daniel Sallerson hops on to diagnose what is wrong with the Pelicans, how they can turn it around, what to make of Boogie, why the Pels should retain Alvin Gentry and more. Plus, David Mackay, News Editor to Blazers Edge joins us to talk Blazers v. Pels tonight! Please spread the word, rate and subscribe today! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtal...
Jan 12, 2018•53 min
Effort has been the topic of conversation for far too long in New Orleans. Kevin Barrios of TheBirdWrites.com and David Grubb of Crescent City Sports join Preston to talk what needs to change. Fire the coach? The GM and the coach? Bench Rondo? Trade E'Twaun Moore, or give up two firsts to unload Asik/Ajinca for talent? These topics and many more! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pel...
Jan 07, 2018•1 hr
It's been one year to the day since Karen Loftus started her new position at WGNO/ABC 26 and she spent it with us discussing the city's relationship to the Pelicans, the Boogie dilemma, the Rajon Rondo quandary, as well as the performance of the Pelicans' coaching staff. Oleh joins us to talk this and more. Be sure to subscribe on Itunes today! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelic...
Jan 05, 2018•35 min
Travis Tate and Trevor Ritchie (The Big Picture) recap the New Orleans Pelicans' 108-98 win over the Utah Jazz. In addition, the duo adds their thoughts on upcoming matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detriot Pistons. One thing you won't want to miss - Trevor has a big surprise ready and avaiable for one listener to win. Stay tuned and keep up with the details to possibly score some tickets in the Big Easy. Shoutouts to some former New Orleans players are included as Travis and Trevo...
Jan 04, 2018•40 min
David Grubb of Crescent City Sports and Oleh Kosel of The Bird Writes discussing: Recent AD quotes, should Pels fans be worried? What do you make of Coach's decision to bench Rondo? The AD 3 pointer to beat the Knicks? The disappearance of the bench unit? Can the Pelicans go 15-8 in their remaining home games to make playoffs? Are we watching the 2014/15 Pels all over again!? Subscribe and RATE PUHLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://...
Jan 02, 2018•1 hr
Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk and NBC Sports joined us to talk several of the most important storylines in today's NBA. We started with the polarizing relationship brewing between Baron Davis and Laura Dern. How did they meet, and what are some other NBA relationships you would like to see blossom? Then Kurt takes a dive into the Western Conference to discuss the validity of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Do the Clippers still have time to bounce back into the play...
Dec 31, 2017•49 min
The New Orleans Pelicans finally held two consecutive opponents under 100 points. Not only that, but they minimized turnovers keeping the number at 15 and 14 respectively. But was it a mirage? Orl/Mia were depleted. Nevertheless, Pelicans need to keep rolling with three home games against the Nets, Mavs, and Knicks. Will they? Plus some trade ideas, offensive breakdown by Oleh and more! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bi...
Dec 27, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Join Zach and Evan as they break down the Pelicans', Saints, and LSU Tigers. Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans/id1254580823?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/preston-ellis/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-pelicans?refid=stpr Tune In: https://tunein.com/radio/The-Bird-Writes-NBA-Podcast-on-New-Orleans-Pelicans-p1012419/ Google Play: https://play.google...
Dec 22, 2017•59 min
The Pelicans once again find themselves below .500 with a favorable schedule on the way. The Pelicans head to the East Coach to face two injury depleted teams in the Orlando Magic, fresh off a six game skid, and the Miami Heat, who have won five of seven, but will be without five major rotational pieces including Goran Dragic and Hassan Whiteside. Can the Pelicans capitalize to pull back above .500? They better...For everyone's sake. Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba It...
Dec 21, 2017•54 min
Travis and Trevor got back together for a Christmas miracle: a Big Picture Boys podcast! The two talk about a throwaway loss to the Wizards, memorable losses to the Rockets and Nuggets and how comfortable (sitting by the fireside, cup of hot cocoa in hand) the fans should feel about the Pels’ playoff chances. Trevor dissects a recent Adrian Wojnarowski article in ESPN detailing Anthony Davis’ desire to make the playoffs; the word “winning” came up 22 times. This season’s wins or losses might mea...
Dec 21, 2017•58 min
New Orleans Pelicans' Summer League Head Coach, and regular season Assistant Coach takes time to talk Pelicans' shift in philosophy from defense to offense, hot shooting, fast break defense, live ball turnovers, Jrue's improved play, and the difficulty closing out games. Plus, Jamelle discusses his Christmas plans!!! Or lack thereof......:( Editor Oleh Kosel steps in to help get as much information out of Coach as possible. Please retweet and give us a 5 star rating on Itunes! Follow us @TheBird...
Dec 16, 2017•55 min
The Pelicans chose to rest Rajon Rondo this weekend against Sacramento and it cost them. An overtime loss to the Zach Randolph led Kings had Alvin Gentry fuming after the game. However, the Pels managed to get a win last night against the 76ers. Barely. Jrue Holiday and a lineup featuring Rondo-Jrue-Moore-Cunningham-AD exploded for 44 points in the final frame saving them from a crushing loss to a Sixers squad without Covington, McConnell and Embiid. Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/th...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr
Justin Verrier of The Ringer joins us to to discuss the changing landscape in NBA coverage as well as deep dive on the future of Alvin Gentry, Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins. As always if you like what you hear, make sure to retweet and subscribe. Every bit helps our podcast grow and we are well on our way to 100k downloads in our first season! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwritesnba Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/the-bird-writes-nba-podcast-for-new-orleans-p...
Dec 09, 2017•36 min
Oleh Kosel and Kevin Barrios cover the New Orleans Pelicans Denver Nuggets recap, as well as contribute a quarterly report 25 games into the season. Who has been the most pleasant surprise? The biggest disappointment? Which game this season would you call our signature win? Loss? Finally the guys recap the coaching performances, before Kevin attempts to take us out in hilarious fashion. Don't miss this one, and thanks for listening/reading! Follow us @TheBirdWrites Blogtalkradio.com/thebirdwrite...
Dec 07, 2017•1 hr 9 min
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Dec 04, 2017•22 min
Daniel Sallerson reported that Anthony Davis suffered a strained left adductor and is listed as day to day. And the Pelicans' nation rejoiced. Following the unexpected 123-116 victory over the Portland Trailblazers snapped a three game losing streak, hope reemerges for Pelicans' fans! Without Anthony Davis the Pels scored 98 points in three quarters against the second best defense in the NBA. We welcome on Crescent City Sports' David Grubb to discuss the Pels, preview the future, and then we eve...
Dec 04, 2017•1 hr 16 min
