Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcast
By Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastAug 04, 2020
What are Pelicans' odds to make playoffs ... and does it matter? Plus Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricks
Also: Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricks has all the dunks ... but did he just pull a jumpshot out of there?
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Pelicans NBA trade deadline reactions: Lonzo Ball stays; Redick deal surprises
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As Pelicans stumble, should they sell on Lonzo Ball? How about on NBA Top Shot?
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Zion and Pelicans back from All-Star Break, so what's next? With guest Jason Maples
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Pelicans close first half on low note, so what are the takeaways? Trade targets?
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Zion Williamson is an All-Star, but does he deserve it? Was Brandon Ingram snubbed?
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On what Pelicans' rotation changes could look like & Zion's brilliance
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Enjoying the good Pelicans: Zion hits new level, defense surges; trades up next?
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Pelicans stock watch: Whose value is rising like GameStop and who's dropped after uneven start
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What's wrong with the Pelicans? Going in on defense, shooting as skid drags on
Looking back on Pelicans-Hawks blockbuster, Trae Young nutmegs, more with Sarah Spencer
Pelicans prove they can win ugly ... and it's beautiful; here's why
Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak break down the early takeaways, why the ability to win ugly is an important thing for this pandemic-altered season, what the in-game atmosphere has been like, and more.
Also: Steven Adams = the guy you'd want with you in the zombie apocalypse.
How Giannis Antetokounmpo's new deal impacts Pelicans; reactions after preseason opener
Plus: Reactions (and pumping the brakes) after New Orleans' preseason opener ... and preseason dominance ... this week. Next up: Jrue Holiday returns.
Reactions (overreactions?) to Pelicans schedule, ESPN player rankings, more
Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak offer some early reactions the Pelicans' schedule, the annual ESPN player rankings and more as the Pelicans near their preseason opener.
Pelicans first impressions ahead of unusual training camp & some prop bet picks
Also: Some picks for Pelicans prop bets, like Eric Bledsoe's assists, who leads New Orleans in scoring and more.
Catching up on a Pelicans trade bonanza, rebuilt roster and Jrue Holiday's lasting impact
Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak break down the fallout from that trade, size up the Pelicans' reshaped roster -- including the No. 13 pick in Kira Lewis Jr. -- and offer some parting takes for Holiday's impactful era in New Orleans as he heads to Milwaukee with a prime chance to fight for his first NBA title with the Bucks.
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Pelicans NBA Draft preview: Trades, prospects to watch, more with Shamit Dua
Who will the Pelicans draft when they get on the clock for the 2020 NBA Draft next week? Will it be at 13 or somewhere else after a trade? Will Jrue Holiday still be on New Orleans roster? Shamit Dua of Bourbon Street Shots joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to break down what to expect from the Stan Van Gundy-era Pelicans and several of the top prospects in this year’s class.
Inside Stan Van Gundy's Pistons run, why it's a 'good fit' with Pelicans, 1 big question
With the Pelicans' new coaching era set to kick off in New Orleans, what should you expect from Stan Van Gundy in New Orleans? A good place to start is his most recent coaching run. Pistons beat writer for The Athletic, James Edwards III, joins this episode of Bird Watch to talk about SVG's final year in Detroit, his impressions of the Pelicans' new coach and more.
Grading the Stan Van Gundy hire; early takeaways, reactions to Pelicans new head coach
The Pelicans have found their coach, and his name is a familiar one: Stan Van Gundy. What to think of the hire? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak go through some key points, what we expect and hand the hire a way-too-early grade as another season of question marks approaches in New Orleans.
Who's the Pelicans best option for new coach? On home-grown talent, more with Nuggets writer Harrison Wind
Can an NBA team win a title with home-grown talent? Small-market teams have to try. Denver Nuggets beat writer Harrison Wind joins this episode of Bird Watch to talk about that topic and more in This week's episode of Bird Watch with co-hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak. Also: If the Pelicans got their top pick, who would be the best option? Is it Doc Rivers? Ty Lue? Kenny Atkinson? A wild card? Check out this week's episode and more Pelicans content at NOLA.com/sports/pelicans
On Pelicans fans holding a grudge, Nuggets apology tour and more with Will Guillory
Who do Pelicans fans despise most? Some might say it's Anthony Davis, but our vote still goes to Eric Gordon. Will Guillory of The Athletic joins Bird Watch host Christian Clark in this week's episode to hit a variety of topics, including the "I was wrong about the Nuggets" apology tour.
On old-school Pelicans, Jrue's snub, MIP Brandon Ingram and more with Jim Eichenhofer
On the NBA strike and 5 things to wonder about for Pelicans headed into offseason
Also: Breaking down 5 areas of concern for the Pelicans headed into the offseason.
Here are 5 reasons to be optimistic as Pelicans face critical offseason
It was a season of more downs than ups, but don't fret Pelicans fans, it's not all bad -- in fact far from it. In this week's episode (after loving Luka Doncic a bit) hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak hit on five key points of optimism as the Pelicans head into a coaching search and an offseason that will likely shape the next decade for a franchise built to rise.
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No draft lottery magic for Pelicans this time. Some deep 3-pointers and way-too-early picks.
Alvin Gentry fired: Quick reactions, Pelicans' options for new coach, more with Rod Walker
Alvin Gentry has been fired. It is official. So ... what's next? NOLA.com columnist Rod Walker joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to share quick reactions to the firing of the Pelicans' coach, throw down names for the next potential hire and more in this week's episode.
What happened to the Pelicans? Diving in with Andrew Lopez after playoff dream disappears
Welp ... that's now how you draw it up. The Pelicans came into the NBA bubble with sky-high expectations, but with two games left to play the team's playoff hopes are officially underground. ESPN's Andrew Lopez joins Bird Watch host Christian Clark to discuss the Pelicans' most recent loss to the Spurs, what went wrong in the seeding games and what to look for going forward into next season.
Hitting reset after Pelicans beat Grizzlies & what's next? With guest Keith Parish
The Pelicans and Grizzlies met again with a familiar result, but what does it all mean? Fastbreak Breakfast host Keith Parish joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak in this week's episode to see if we can make heads or tails of the bubble playoff race, and reset some key scenarios. Spoiler: He's not hitting the panic button yet on Memphis, and New Orleans suddenly has new life in Orlando.
Quick reactions to Pelicans-Jazz & Zion's minutes limit? Here's what we know so far.
Remember when Zion Williamson's mask photo was the biggest Pelicans storyline? Well things have changed quickly with an opening loss to the Jazz in the NBA's restart and a lot of confusion over the young star's minutes limit. Here are the quick takeaways from the game, what we know about his restrictions (and the reasoning behind them) from EVP David Griffin's comments today,
Pelicans' top scrimmage takeaways; what's next for Zion; 5 things we're watching in NBA bubble
The games don't count, so what exactly is there to take away from the Pelicans' first two NBA bubble scrimmages? Health, for one, but Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak break down a few more key elements of some REAL, anticlimactic basketball action in Orlando. Plus the latest on Zion's quarantine and return, some stumbling blocks, Lou Williams at Magic City and more as the Pelicans restart opener vs. the Jazz looms.
Zion or Jokic? Drafting a Pelicans-Nuggets superteam with Adam Mares
Catching up with former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson, on DeMarcus Cousins' locker, Zion, more
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Was it a foul? On a no-call, Rudy Gobert, coronavirus & more with Jazz beat writer Sarah Todd
Was it a foul? The refs said no. The NBA said yes. But what does Sarah Todd think? The Utah Jazz beat writer for the Deseret News joins Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark to talk about the questionable call, the night that sent the NBA on pause due to coronavirus, the relationship between Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell and a lot more in this week's episode of Bird Watch | A New Orleans Pelicans podcast powered by NOLA.com.
On Chris Paul, Taysom Hill and TGI Friday’s with Thunder beat writer Erik Horne
Trigger warning: If you love Taysom Hill, you may not like the hot takes expressed in this podcast.
How Pelicans stack up and who opts out of stir-crazy NBA bubble; Could it have worked in New Orleans?
The NBA's "bubble" playoff scenario is drawing closer, but more positive coronavirus tests will certainly hit before the basketball does. Bird Watch returns with hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to talk about the prospect of Pelicans players that might opt out, how the setup looks with players potentially sequestered in Orlando for up to three months ... and whether that plan could've actually worked in New Orleans (because yes, they did try).