From The Wing: Recent Episodes
Christian Clark and Adam McCreary
We're back and a lot of Pelicans aren't! Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver have made their mark all over the roster in short order.
We catch up on the Pelicans' draft, the Derik Queen trade, the Jordan Poole trade and give initial thoughts on the beginning of the Joe Dumars Era.
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Long overdue return of Christian to the pod! The guys reminisce about the conclusion of the regular season and review the flurry of changes that happened midseason in Dallas and then turn their sights to the dismissal of David Griffin and appointment of Joe Dumars in New Orleans.
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Damn the tank! Zion said "NOT TODAY" and records another triple double as the Pelicans defeat the Harden and Kawhi Los Angeles Clippers with great contributions from the entire Pels ensemble.
Even in the tank, wins are still fun! And a few wins before the end of this season ISN'T GOING TO RUIN ANYTHING!
Finally, we have to talk about all these awful nicknames y'all...
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Zion is casually dominating his minutes, despite them being limited. Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown have made their presence known as Pelicans and added versatility to lineups. Karlo Matkovic is emerging as bankable part of the Pelicans future front court rotation.
Adam and Steve close out with a discussion about next year's roster and rotation spots. Who is locked into next season's roster and core rotation? Who's still auditioning down the stretch?
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The Pelicans have unveiled a shiny, sturdier than previously believed TANK!
We quickly touch on the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis debacle before we set expectations for the close of this Pelicans season.
Bruce Brown has debuted! Brandon Ingram got an extension in Toronto! Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy continue to explore and explode!
And a trip back in time to an altercation with Absolute Ricky Starks...
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A new Pelicans era begins!
Brandon Ingram has been traded to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a Pacers 2026 1st Round Pick, and Raptors 2031 2nd Round Pick!
The Zion/Trey Murphy Era begins and the Pelicans look for lottery luck to bolster the future.
Also, Luka vs. Zion... 1 franchise chooses to stay married and the other divorces.
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De'Aaron Fox enters the NBA trade discussion with a bang just before Deadline Day! We'll discuss how that trade might play out and how it impacts the trade market for the Pelicans and specifically, Brandon Ingram. Maybe a rumored Fox team is involved in the trade, but not how you might think!
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The Pelicans are 7-4 in 2025 behind a roster revitalized by the return of Zion Williamson. CJ McCollum is a heater! Trey Murphy is evolving! Adam is doing very questionable things in the New Orleans snow!
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We've finally got the long-awaiting on-court sample of the Pelicans core players of their current build.
Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, and Dejounte Murray appear to be a great fit together in this admittedly small sample and are lifting the tide on a 2-1 road trip that featured a 1-possession loss to the Boston Celtics.
We'll talk about what we've seen and offer two cents on the recent Zion suspension.
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Adam and Steve talk through Zion's somewhat surprising return against the Minnesota Timberwolves and what Dejounte Murray appears to mean to Zion and the Pels going forward. Then, a debate about what priorities are and should be for the team and roster moving forward.
Also featured... A surprise deep dive on charcuterie board tactics!! (and a mild rant about the Dejounte/Dyson trade)
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Adam and Steve are back with the first episode of 2025.
- How far below expectations have the Pelicans truly played?
- Trey Murphy has reached the next gear
- Anonymous Eastern Exec would "probably do something stupid" to get Zion?
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We are back with another weekly installment of forcing Steve Jones Jr. to talk about the Pelicans!!
- Why is Christmas shopping so hard?
- Are the Pelicans Cursed?
- Yves Missi's Rookie of the Year Campaign?
- Thoughts on current state of NBA coverage
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Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot joins From The Wing!!!
First topics on deck are:
- What do we look for as fans to determine success or excitement now that the season is wrecked?
- Yves Missi's shocking progress
- How does Brandon Ingram's tenure with the Pelicans end?
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The Pelicans are the worst team in the Western Conference at the one-quarter mark of the season. Does the team need to consider big changes? Then, Christian makes an announcement.
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Is the play-in tournament still a possibility? Christian and Adam discuss. Who is the most indispensable Pelicans player? And the latest Embiid drama.
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Zion Williamson is out for several weeks with a left hamstring strain. Where do the Pelicans go from here? Christian and Adam discuss.
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Christian and Adam discuss Zion Williamson's absence, Brandon Ingram balling out to start the season, and Brandon Boston Jr.'s emergence on the injury ravaged Pels.
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Dejounte Murray broke his hand on opening night, but the Pelicans are still 2-0. Christian and Adam discuss the impact of the Murray injury, Yves Missi's positive contributions, Jordan Hawkins' strong play, clutch plays from Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, and much more.
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Trey Murphy signed a four-year contract extension for $112 million before Monday's rookie extension deadline. Christian and Adam discuss why the deal was a win-win, national media expectations, and New Orleans' newest two-way signing.
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The Pelicans' preseason schedule is complete. Christian and Adam discuss Jordan Hawkins' strong play, intriguing Yves Missi flashes, and Trey Murphy's potential contract extension.
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It's week two of training camp! Christian and Adam discuss Zion's excellent preseason debut, his comments about the Pelicans finally having a point guard, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, and the annual GM survey on this week's show.
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Christian is in Nashville this week for Pelicans training camp. The guys discuss Brandon Ingram's excellent first week, Trey Murphy's injury, going small when the league is getting bigger, and a whole lot more.
The Pelicans are back! Christian and Adam discuss Contract Year Brandon Ingram, a fit-looking Zion Williamson, and much more on this week's show.
Media Day is almost here! Christian and Adam discuss top storylines headed into Monday, NBA expansion and how it would affect the Pelicans, and much more. Christian has a proposal if/when the league adds two new teams.
On this week's show, Christian and Adam discuss the newly announced Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, the Saints' high-powered offense, James Borrego's first year in New Orleans, Jose Alvarado, and much more.
On this week's show, Christian and Adam discuss an important Smoothie King Center update, Brandon Ingram's social media activity, the Matt Ryan re-signing and more.
On this week's show, Christian provides a local TV update, the guys discuss Josh Hart's comments about New Orleans, and then they finish up with Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's latest movie.
Zion hosted a camp in his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He looks fit! Christian and Adam discuss his up-and-down NBA career, the Javonte Green signing and then do a draft of NBA players who are 25 or younger.
Jono Barnes joins the show to discuss the state of the Pelicans, which New Orleans player is most likely to be on Team USA in 2028 and dish Noah Lyles takes.
The Pelicans are dumping Bally Sports and going to over-the-air TV full-time. Christian and Adam get into all the details, including why the team's audience might double. Stick around for Olympics takes and the latest on Brandon Ingram.
The NBA announced its new national TV deal. Christian and Adam discuss Amazon and the end of the NBA on TNT. Then, the guys get into why Aug. 6 is so important for the Jazz and the Pelicans.
Summer League is over. Christian and Adam discuss Jordan Hawkins, the centers, and more. Then, the guys get into New Orleans' 2024-25 over/under wins total. The Pelicans have talent, but does it fit together?
Dejounte Murray's first week as a Pelican is in the books. Zion Williamson was there to watch his newest Pelicans teammates get introduced. Christian and Adam discuss Dejounte's impact, the Brandon Ingram situation, Summer League takeaways, and more.
We're more than one week into free agency, and the New Orleans Pelicans still don't have a starting center. The guys discuss potential options, why Jarrett Allen remains New Orleans' ultimate target, and the Brandon Ingram holdup.
The Pelicans traded for Dejounte Murray on Friday. Christian and Adam discuss the former All-Star and how he fits in New Orleans.
The Pelicans got their guy at No. 21. They chose Yves Missi. Christian and Adam discuss how it's similar to the Jaxson Hayes pick in 2019 and much different.
Monty Williams is out in Detroit. Christian and Adam discuss the possibility of him returning to New Orleans. Then, the guys give their final thoughts on the NBA Finals and finish up with some draft talk. A lot of the mocks like the same player at 21 for the Pelicans.
We are two weeks out from the NBA draft. The guys discuss the players they most want to see play for the Pelicans. Also covered on this week's show: Christian gives a theory on what happened with the Lakers coaching search.
Shamit Dua joins the show to discuss the Pelicans' options at 21. The guys have a Zach Edey debate, and discuss Isaiah Collier, Bub Carrington, Tristan Da Silva and Ja'Kobe Walter as options.
The NBA draft is less than one month away. Christian and Adam discuss five big men who could be on the Pelicans' radar at No. 21. Yves Missi, Kel'el Ware and DaRon Holmes are a few of the names. Then, the guys finish up with the news that Saints/Pelicans ownership paid the state the $11.4 million it owed.
The LSED abruptly halted its study of Smoothie King Center's infrastructure. Why? Saints and Pelicans ownership has been missing payments on the Superdome renovation. Christian and Adam discuss the dueling press releases, Trajan Langdon leaving for Detroit, and their biggest concern in a potential Brandon Ingram trade.
Rival executives consider a Brandon Ingram trade "inevitable." The guys discuss the two pathways the Pelicans could take if and when they deal Ingram. Plus, Christian and Adam get into draft lottery talk, they discuss James Borrego's Lakers candidacy, and they hit on Trajan Langdon being in the running for Detroit's top job.
Willie Green's third season was a mixed bag. The Pelicans won 49 games but flopped in the playoffs without Zion. Christian and Adam bring out their red pens and give Willie a grade, they discuss Larry Nance Jr.'s comments about not being close to contention, and they finish up with local rights talk.
The Pelicans' season is over. Christian and Adam discuss their takeaways from exit interviews. A roster shakeup is inevitable. The only question his how much?
The Pelicans are in an 0-3 hole against the Thunder after an ugly home loss. The guys discuss Brandon Ingram's disappointing first-round series and other reasons why this week has been so demoralizing.
The Pelicans lost a hard-fought Game 1 in Oklahoma City. Jonas Valanciunas played a big role and controlled the boards, Brandon Ingram struggled, and New Orleans' crunch-time offense faltered. Christian and Adam get into it all.
Christian and Adam discuss the Pelicans' play-in tournament game against the Lakers. Zion's incredible night had a tragic ending, Brandon Ingram got benched, and Jose Alvarado never stopped fighting. The guys get into it all.
Christian and Adam discuss a wild week in Pelicans Land. The Spurs loss, the Suns win, Zion's best game as a pro, and Willie Green continuing to go small are all topics covered in this week's show.
Christian and Adam discuss the Pelicans-Suns game, another Devin Booker 50-piece, New Orleans' center rotation, and more on this week's episode. Bonus: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and LSU-Iowa.
The Pelicans' win over the Heat was one of their best wins of the Zion/B.I./Griff era. Christian and Adam discuss The Bash Brothers (Jose and Naji), playing through Jonas Valanciunas, and more.
Christian and Adam discuss the win in Brooklyn, Zion's excellence, and Brandon Ingram's changing role. They also do another national media temperature check.
Christian and Adam discuss the loss to Cleveland, how Zion and B.I. have played in recent weeks, the job Willie Green has done in three years in New Orleans, and more in this week's episode.
The Pelicans demolished the Dinosaurs in Toronto. The guys discuss Trey Murphy's 10 3s, New Orleans' starting lineup, and Zion Williamson saying he's open to doing the Dunk Contest. Then the guys rank potential playoff opponents. There's one matchup Christian and Adam want to see more than any other.
B.I. and Zion's availability has been a huge reason for the Pelicans' success this season. The guys discuss the star duo staying on the court. Then, the guys do a national media temperature check and give a Smoothie King Center update.
Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot joins the show for a special episode. Steve gives his high-level view of New Orleans' season so far and talks about the ups and downs of Point Zion. This one will get you ready for an exciting stretch run.
The Pelicans keep winning ugly. The guys discuss the wins against Memphis and Washington D.C., and Bob Myers comparing the Pelicans and the Knicks. Does either team have a great player?
The Pelicans were quiet at Thursday's trade deadline. The guys discuss New Orleans' interest in centers and Dejounte Murray not getting dealt. Then the guys go over the Pelicans' best win of the season.
Jonas Valanciunas helped the Pelicans end their losing streak in Houston by beating up on Alperen Sengun. The guys discuss Valanciunas going off a night when New Orleans didn't have Zion. Then, they talk trade deadline, which is one week away.
The Pelicans shifted back to their Point Zion offense against the Jazz. It was a success. The guys break down New Orleans' 153-point outing.
Jordan Hawkins won't stop making 3-pointers. The Pelicans made a trade, and it's probably not going to be the last deal they do before Feb. 8. The guys break it all down on this week's show.
The Pelicans had their best offensive game of the season Sunday in Sacramento. The guys break down why the Zion-less Pelicans played so well. Brandon Ingram's passing (and availability) has been huge for New Orleans. Also thoughts on CJ McCollum, who understood the assignment for this season.
Starting this month, Pelicans games are coming over the air. The guys get into the nitty gritty of the Fox deal and why it's a huge W for the Pelicans fan base. Also covered in here: the Pelicans' win over the Lakers and New Year's resolutions for Willie Green's team.
The Pelicans blew two big leads against the Grizzlies. The guys get into New Orleans' late-game issues. The Zion-B.I. fit and the starting 5's struggles are also covered in this episode.
The Pelicans went 3-0 on their road trip. Zion's effort picked up on defense and on the boards, Jonas Valanciunas was a monster, and Trey Murphy continued to look great.
The guys convene for a special episode to discuss Thursday's loss to the Lakers. How is it possible Zion is still out of shape? And what's it going to take for him to turn things around?
The Pelicans punched their ticket to Las Vegas by beating the Kings. The guys discuss Brandon Ingram's brilliant all-around game, Jose Alvarado being a pest, Trey Murphy rising, and more.
The Pelicans will finally get CJ McCollum back this week. The guys discuss what the starting five should look like when McCollum returns. They also discuss New Orleans' crunch-time offense, the backup center slot and how small is too small?
The Pelicans have wins over three of the West's top teams in the past week. Zion Williamson said a team meeting helped the Pelicans get back on track. The guys break take a look at New Orleans' new-look starting lineup, Jose Alvarado's return and more.
Herb Jones was everything, everywhere, all at once in Tuesday's win. Jones has had a fantastic start to the season. The guys break down why he's indispensable, the defensive adjustment the Pelicans made against the Mavericks, and Zion's "back seat" comment.
Jordan Hawkins already looks like a keeper. The guys discuss the rookie's 31-point night in Denver. Plus, what's going on the third quarter? And what's up with the opening night starting 5?
Willie Green says Zion and B.I. are the best duo in the NBA. Jordan Hawkins is getting a lot of run already. The guys discuss takeaways from the Pelicans' first week of the season.
The Pelicans beat the Grizzlies on opening night. Zion started slow but finished strong. Matt Ryan unexpectedly saved the day. The guys discuss their takeaways from Game No. 1.
The Pelicans' lease at Smoothie King Center is up after this season. The guys get into why this season matters so much. A lot of Zion talk. Wembanyama, too.
The Pelicans put Zion Williamson at center in their first preseason game, and their offense hummed. The guys break down New Orleans' small-ball unit, James Borrego's influence, and more.
The Pelicans are back! David Griffin is taking a step back on working with the medical team, and he's lowering the temperature on ownership. Zion came to training camp with an edge. The guys break it down on episode No. 100.
Training camp is about a month away. The guys discuss their expectations for the upcoming season. Then, they get into Trey Murphy's knee injury and what's fair and what's not about Brandon Ingram's performance in the FIBA World Cup.
The Pelicans' schedule is here. They have 12 national TV games, their fewest of the Zion era. The guys break it down. Then, they discuss Brandon Ingram and Team USA, who they're expecting to win gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA futures betting predictions have dropped and, as of now, the Pelicans project to be over the tax line. Christian and Adam talk through all the numbers, scenarios for the team to remain in the tax and the future of TV rights now that the Suns have officially shunned the RSN model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys discuss the NBA's midseason tournament, which got unveiled over the weekend. They also hit on Griff's extension and Summer League takeaways through two games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Summer League is almost here. Before the Pelicans head to Las Vegas, the guys get together to discuss E.J. Liddell's return, the luxury tax conversation and Dame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pelicans have a decision to make at center. Do they want to go into next season with Jonas Valanciunas or try to make a move? What about Jarrett Allen? Plus, Christian makes predictions on whether the team will exercise options on Herb Jones, Naji Marshall and Willy Hernangomez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pelicans met with Scoot Henderson, but they didn't move up to get him. Instead, they stayed at 14 and took Jordan Hawkins, a pick the guys like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a huge week in Pelicans Land. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are potentially available. The guys think the Pelicans should NOT trade Zion. Plus, the media ecosystem, Teresa Weatherspoon and what to do with the 14th pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shamit Dua, the founder of the In The N.O. Substack, joins the show. The guys discuss the Zion drama and the NBA draft. Dereck Lively II, Jordan Hawkins, Kobe Bufkin, Bilal Coulibaly and others covered in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zion Williamson is going to be a father. James Borrego is going to be the Pelicans associate head coach. The guys get into this week's storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian rewatched Friday's game so you didn't have to. He gives his thoughts on the loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis guarded New Orleans like it was a playoff game, Ja Morant went crazy, and Brandon Ingram got hurt. All covered in this notebook episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show. Ben and Christian discuss their theories about why players are missing so many games, the Utah Jazz's great start, and the differences between Duke Zion and NBA Zion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Murphy's range is limitless. The Pelicans keep winning without Zion. Adam is doing pigeon calls. It's all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jose Alvarado lives rent-free in Kevin Porter Jr.'s head. The guys discuss Alvarado's fourth quarter in Saturday's win over the Rockets. The Pelicans played through Zion on the perimeter a lot — with good results. More Zion-CJ pick-and-rolls, please. Zion vs. Ja is also covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pelicans are a .500 team after 12 games. The guys discuss Zion's poor defense, New Orleans' issues offensively and the team's reliance — over-reliance? — on going small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam is back from his dad hiatus. The guys discuss the Pelicans' overtime loss to the Hawks. Zion looked great — at least on one end of the floor. New Orleans has a winning record, but it still has a long ways to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Mares of DNVR Sports joins the show to discuss two small-market success stories: Denver and New Orleans. Adam swears he doesn't hate Jose Alvarado, and he doesn't think Michael Porter Jr. is crazy when Porter says he could shoot 50% from 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pelicans play-by-play broadcaster Joel Meyers joins the show. Joel and Christian discuss St. Louis' history of producing great sports broadcasters, the importance of being authentic, Kobe Bryant, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian was in L.A. to witness the Pelicans' second-half beatdown of the Clippers. Point Zion is back, and Naji Marshall is balling. Plus, Christian wonders if the pendulum on the super team has swung in the opposite direction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Suns joins the show to discuss last spring's epic first-round series between Phoenix and New Orleans. The guys discuss Jose Alvarado — the NBA's ultimate agitator — Jae Crowder's pool parties and how much gas Chris Paul has left in the tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Orleans nearly came back from 17 points down in its home opener. Christian and Adam discuss Zion's defensive struggles, his scary fall, the lineup that got the Pelicans back into the game, and the incredible atmosphere at The Blender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the bowels of The Barclays Center (and a residential living room in New Orleans), the guys react to a dominant wire-to-wire victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the season opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A final check-in before the opener in Brooklyn. Zion sounding like a different guy. EJ Liddell signs a 2-year two-way contract. Jaxson Hayes doesn't get a rookie extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jason Maples stops in to talk about the evolution of his basketball fandom, the new Lakers roster, and Pelicans playoff expectations!
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Where does Willie Green's crew finish in offensive rating? Defensive rating? Fast-break points? Christian and Adam make some predictions. Then at the end of the show, the guys forecast New Orleans' regular-season win total. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dane Moore drops in after watching Victor Wembanyama play in Vegas to tell us what he saw and offer some thoughts Zion, Coach Chris Finch, and similarities between the Pels and Wolves.
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The Pelicans hold an open practice to great attendance. One more significant nugget about Zion's contract. Christian's 5 hot takes for this Pels season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the show to discuss Zion's MVP odds, the Pelicans' over-under and why he thinks New Orleans is a high-floor team. Christian and Adam are drinking the Kool-Aid. Matt doesn't think they should put it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zion Williamson has not looked this fit since his Duke days. The guys break down Pels media day, where the vibes were great. They also cover CJ McCollum's extension and David Griffin saying Gayle Benson will eventually pay the luxury tax. We believe him, right? Right?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Kosman of the New York Post joins the show to discuss his scoop that the NBA, MLB and NHL could buy out the Bally Sports regional networks. Christian and Josh discuss the Bally Sports+ rollout, Diamond Sports' financial issues and what a doomsday scenario might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the Wing has joined Blue Wire Podcasts. Jake Fischer drops by to talk tanking, league opinion of the new Pelicans regime, and the status of Bojan Bogdanovic's market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Christian and Adam talk about Swin Cash's role and impact on the Pelicans, then each draft a 7-man rotation for a modern playoff run made up exclusively of New Orleans players from current day and yesteryear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Conner and Shamit Dua join the pod to discuss Brandon Ingram's NBA Journey thus far.
The guys discuss the impact of clauses in Zion's extension. The Pels relocate to Laguna Beach for voluntary workouts. Christian introduces a new book club segment and samples Mirin Fader's "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP."
Radio voice of the Pelicans, Todd Graffagnini, joins the show to review a game he calls "one of the most important in franchise history." It's time to relive the crazy ride that was the Pelicans' play-in victory against the Clippers.
David Griffin tickled the ivories and now the schedule is upon us! Getcha Sum observations about how the schedule falls. Hang around for some... conversation... about new Pels viewing option, Bally Sports+.
ESPN NBA reporter, Andrew Lopez, jumps aboard to bask in a Pelicans playoff series where everything went right. Playoff Rondo in full effect, Dame disappearance, and the greatest basketball Jrue Holiday and Anthony Davis have ever played. Bring your brooms.
Will Guillory joins the guys for more pain. A boatload of offensive rebounds went the wrong way, but the Pels were competitive! Surely Gordon, Asik and Q-Pon would save them!
Jim Eichenhofer joins the guys in reminiscing and relitigating the deepest playoff run in franchise history. What set the stage for Chris Paul-led 56 win team and what happened to what should have been a very bright future?
76ers are next in line for a new arena. Zion's got a personal chef. Fred Vinson is a wizard.
The guys dive into the details and Naji and Jax tear down a league no one's ever heard of!
Russell Westbrook and his agent are seeing other people. The guys discuss their conscious uncoupling.
Plus: John Butler's breakout game (some people are saying he's the next Dirk Nowitzki) and the first batch of NBA Over/Under win totals (Hammer the Pels Over!)
Christian and Adam talk through Christian's Vegas Summer League experience, offseason player rankings and player movement chatter around the league.
Christian and Adam talk about expected protections in the now agreed upon Zion contract, what it will look like on the floor and where the Pels currently stand in the world of Kevin Durant trade hypotheticals.
2:40 Zion contract expectations
13:50 Post-Zion or Point-Zion?
22:30 Most talented trio in Pels history
26:45 How did we get here?
39:15 The KD stuff
58:22 Jeanie Buss... what you doin?!
The guys talk about Kyrie being as weird as ever, set expectations for Zion's contract extension, reminisce about D-list draftees and celebrate the gift of room temperature buffet food.
0:18 Kyrie does Kyrie things!
14:53 Good on paper vs. good on the floor
28:05 Zion contract extension update
38:14 Pels culture building
44:11 Draft whiffs on NBA past
49:01 Looking ahead to Summer League
Christian and Adam review draft night happenings for and around the Pelicans, choose poor descriptive wording and explore the prospective pro wrestling style of the tag team of Zion Williamson and EJ Liddell!
0:00 BY GOD, THAT'S PAOLO BANCHERO'S MUSIC!!
5:49 Thoughts from the Pelicans' draft room
13:33 The evolution of player and agent manipulation of the draft process
16:17 Dyson Daniels' fit in New Orleans
28:02 CJ, Trey, and Larry's draft takeover
30:25 THICC Long Boi, EJ Liddell
43:07 Karlo Matkovic and Dereon Seabron
45:22 Bally's renewal reaction and new details
Utah makes a... style choice, Steph Curry closes the book on discussions of his greatness, random people winning titles, and final pre-draft intel.
0:35 Utah Jazz jersey jockery
6:15 Warriors win
19:29 Chris Chiozza, NBA Champ!
22:22 Latest on the Pels' 8th overall pick
37:55 What are the Blazers going to do?
Post-Draft episode later this week!
0:30 - Game 5/Andrew Wiggins' Renaissance
6:00 - Zion's YMCA Event
15:00 - Lee Anderson as dad/manager/trainer
24:45 - NBA Star Parents
29:05 - Devonte' Graham trade scenarios
44:07 - Jaxson Hayes' future with the Pels
47:35 - Pels Draft Prospect, Ousmane Dieng
Christian and Adam review the start of the NBA finals, the public works of CJ McCollum as a representative of the New Orleans Pelicans and round out with some draft discussion of Malaki Branham, Shaedon Sharpe, and the quad god, AJ Griffin.
0:30 Draymond and NBA instigators
6:07 NBA Finals Game 1 and 2
20:56 CJ’s ESPN Takeover
37:11 Shortening NBA Regular Season
45:45 NBA draft: Shaedon Sharpe, AJ Griffin, and Malaki Branham