Episodes
BLEAV in the New Orleans Pelicans has been a blast, but we're excited to transition to the next step in covering your favorite team. Pelicans Plus presented by Boot Krewe Media to be launched in just a few days (likely sooner)!
Published 12/08/20
SVG preaches defense in first practice with the Pelicans, we hear from him and players in media sessions, and the first half of this seasons schedule is released. Tune in!
Published 12/07/20
David Griffin and SVG spoke to the media on Monday, and we heard some interesting stuff about how the Pels will play this season. Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe introduced as well. Tune in!
Published 12/02/20
Stevie covers quite the niche of the basketball world, writing for FanSided's Rip City Project and working for the New Zealand Basketball Academy. We get insight on Wenyen Gabriel's play with the Blazers and what Steven Adams means to the Kiwis/what he'll be for the Pelicans. Don't miss this one! Sindarius Thornwell pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-the-new-orleans-pelicans/id1496835309?i=1000484018088
Published 11/30/20
BI agrees to a 5 year, $158 million deal with the Pels -- why he deserves it, remember his best moments from last season, and what's next. Tune in!
Published 11/25/20
The trade has FINALLY been finalized. Implications of the trade, how Adams, impacts the team, and next steps for the Pelicans. Tune in!
Published 11/23/20
The Pels have needs at the wing and big positions -- here's three guys at each spot they should pursue. Tune in!
Published 11/20/20
Former Alabama point guard Kira Lewis is the newest New Orleand Pelicans -- We talk the positives of his game, the impact on the roster, how he'll pair with BI and Zion, and more! Don't miss this one!
Published 11/19/20
That's right, it finally happened. Jrue has been traded to the Bucks for Eric Bledsoe, Goeroge Hill and three first round picks. Tune in to hear our thought on the move and what the Pelicans do going forward. Don't miss this episode!
Published 11/17/20
THE MORATORIUM HAS BEEN LIFTED. Last minute Jrue Holiday trade thoughts comin' at ya. Tune in!
Published 11/16/20
Boston has been rumored to be interested in Jrue Holiday, but they may have to give up Kemba Walker and a top 10 pick to get him. Can they get it done?
Published 11/13/20
Derek joins us to talk the Pelicans at 13, getting into the top 10, and possibly acquiring an extra pick in the latter part of the first round. Don't miss this one!
Published 11/12/20
The Lowe Post Jrue Holiday trades, Fred Vinson is BACK FAM, 2020-2021 season format, and more. Tune in!
Published 11/09/20
There are plenty of teams that could use Jrue Holiday. We list the three that could field the best offers for them and New Orleans. Don't miss it!
Published 11/05/20
The Nets hire Ime Udoka, Bob Beyer is the first assistant added to SVG's staff, and we talk the Pelicans new jerseys. Tune in!
Published 11/03/20
Ime Udoka and Charles Lee have been two names New Orleans is interested in -- we talk what that would look like, and add a few names to the list. Don't miss it! Darvin Ham article: https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2020/9/13/21434394/darvin-ham-nba-head-coach-pelicans-bulls-atkinson-budenholzer-zion-ingram-lonzo-ball
Published 10/29/20
Stan Van Gundy was introduced to the media as the head coach today -- we break down what SVG said his plans are for Zion, accountability, building culture, and more! Tune in!
Published 10/28/20
Jonathan joins us to explain how SVG's tenure in Orlando will translate to New Orleans, how he contributed to JJ Redick's NBA ascension, the "Stan can't relate to young players narrative," and more. Tune in!
Published 10/26/20
Duncan, also of HoopsHabit, joins us to talk the negatives and positives of Stan Van Gundy's tenure with the Pistons, development, transitioning to New Orleans, and more. Tune in! Duncan's article on SVG to the Pelicans: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/10/13/new-orleans-pelicans-stan-van-gundy/
Published 10/23/20
The Pelicans have hired SVG. Immediate reactions, how New Orleans goes forward, and a few implications. Tune in!
Published 10/21/20
Nate Bjorkgren is the new head coach of the Indiana Pacers, leaving Chris Finch, former associate head coach of the Pelicans, on the market. What exactly does he have to offer? Would/should the Pels bring him back? Preston Ellis' article on Chris Finch: https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2020/9/22/21449646/nba-chris-finch-nick-nurse-anthony-davis-zion-lonzo-rockets-raptors-britain-brandon-ingram-holiday
Published 10/21/20
We know Stan Van Gundy, Will Weaver, and Jamahl Mosley remain -- this how we rank them. (Also, if you heard me say something about YouTube, we're working on getting segments of the show on there, so stay tuned.)
Published 10/19/20
Liam joins us to talk his evaluation of Didi Louzada and Will Weaver in the NBL, what Weaver could bring to the staff in New Orleans, and his tenure playing alongside Jamahl Mosley in Australia. Tune in!
Published 10/16/20
Stan Van Gundy and Jamahl Mosley appear to be two of the final four candidates for the Pelicans -- and they'd both bring qualities the Pelicans could use. Don't miss this episode!
Published 10/14/20