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Versatile Shot-Maker Reeves Bolsters Pelicans Bench
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Versatile Shot-Maker Reeves Bolsters Pelicans Bench

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  • July 1, 2024
With their lone second-round pick, the Pelicans selected Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves with the hopes…
Missi Could Break The Mold For Pelicans Bigs
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Missi Could Break The Mold For Pelicans Bigs

  • birdwritesadmin
  • July 1, 2024
The Pelicans spent their first-round pick on Baylor center Yves Missi, a prospect we profiled…
Pelicans Add Potential, Production With This Year’s Draft Picks
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Pelicans Add Potential, Production With This Year’s Draft Picks

  • David Grubb
  • June 27, 2024
Entering a draft that wasn’t considered exceptionally talented or deep, the New Orleans Pelicans needed…
Carrington Could Provide Offensive Boost For Pelicans Bench
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Carrington Could Provide Offensive Boost For Pelicans Bench

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  • June 26, 2024
The Pelicans’ lack of offensive firepower in the backcourt has been a recurring problem. They’ve…
Tyson Could Be Late-First-Round Knockout For Pelicans
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Tyson Could Be Late-First-Round Knockout For Pelicans

  • birdwritesadmin
  • June 26, 2024
New Orleans’ offseason plans should include more offensive juice on the wing. Outside of Zion…
Missi In The Middle: Do Pelicans Covet Baylor Big Man?
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Missi In The Middle: Do Pelicans Covet Baylor Big Man?

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  • June 26, 2024
In the early 20s, the Pelicans’ options will vary. They could select safer prospects who…
Is The Big Easy The Right Landing Spot For NPOY Big Edey?
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Is The Big Easy The Right Landing Spot For NPOY Big Edey?

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  • June 26, 2024
Few prospects I can remember are as polarizing as Purdue center Zach Edey. Some scouts…
With Limited Options, Kel’el Ware Would Help Pelicans Protect The Rim
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With Limited Options, Kel’el Ware Would Help Pelicans Protect The Rim

  • birdwritesadmin
  • June 12, 2024
Rim protection continued to be a weakness for New Orleans last season. Opposing offenses hit…
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