Episodes

  • What are Pelicans' odds to make playoffs ... and does it matter? Plus Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricks

    What are Pelicans' odds to make playoffs ... and does it matter? Plus Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricks
    Apr 8 2021
    Despite how it might feel after an unfiltered beatdown at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, the Pelicans still stand well within reach of the NBA's play-in tournament, but what are the odds they can actually get there? Or better yet, does it actually matter? Bird Watch co-hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak dive into that and more from another rollercoaster stretch of Pelicans basketball. Also: Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricks has all the dunks ... but did he just pull a jumpshot out of there? DAILY PELS COVERAGE: NOLA.com/sports/pelicans
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    47 mins
  • Pelicans NBA trade deadline reactions: Lonzo Ball stays; Redick deal surprises

    Pelicans NBA trade deadline reactions: Lonzo Ball stays; Redick deal surprises
    Mar 26 2021
    The NBA trade deadline came and the NBA trade deadline went, but despite all the noise surrounding a potential Pelicans trade of Lonzo Ball -- that turned out to be all it way. Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak go over their early reactions to the deals that didn't take place, and also the surprise deal that did just under the wire to send JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli to the Dallas Mavericks. DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: nola.com/sports/pelicans
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    39 mins
  • As Pelicans stumble, should they sell on Lonzo Ball? How about on NBA Top Shot?

    As Pelicans stumble, should they sell on Lonzo Ball? How about on NBA Top Shot?
    Mar 19 2021
    The Pelicans rollercoaster continues, but where does the buy/sell needle land after a pair of demoralizing losses to the Blazers as the NBA trade deadline approaches? Should Lonzo Ball be on the market? What if you own a Lonzo Ball moment? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak dive in on those topics (and yes, a rapidly devaluing Pelicans Top Shot collection) in this week's episode. MORE DAILY COVERAGE: NOLA.com/sports/pelicans
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    44 mins
  • Zion and Pelicans back from All-Star Break, so what's next? With guest Jason Maples

    Zion and Pelicans back from All-Star Break, so what's next? With guest Jason Maples
    Mar 10 2021
    As the Pelicans and the rest of the NBA get back from their All-Star Break hiatus, one thing we already knew but enjoyed re-learning anyway: Damian Lillard gets buckets ... even from halfcourt. But what's the deal with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and the Pelicans as they embark on a crammed second-half schedule? What's the disappointment level? Can this team make the playoffs? Temple of Hoop's Jason Maples joins Bird Watch host Christian Clark to talk all that and more in this week's episode of Bird Watch. MORE DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: NOLA.com/sports/pelicans
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    45 mins
  • Pelicans close first half on low note, so what are the takeaways? Trade targets?

    Pelicans close first half on low note, so what are the takeaways? Trade targets?
    Mar 5 2021
    The first half of the Pelicans' 2020-'21 season ended the same way it started, confidence-inspiring wins followed by crushing losses. So where do the Pelicans go from here with a week off to take stock? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak break down some takeaways from the first 36 games, and where some popular Pelicans trade targets stand in the buy/sell debate. MORE DAILY COVERAGE: nola.com/sports/pelicans
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    46 mins
  • Zion Williamson is an All-Star, but does he deserve it? Was Brandon Ingram snubbed?

    Zion Williamson is an All-Star, but does he deserve it? Was Brandon Ingram snubbed?
    Feb 24 2021
    A sentence that was more about "when" than "if": Zion Williamson is an All-Star. But did he deserve the spot over NBA stars like Devin Booker, DeMar Derozan and others? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak dive in after the announcement of the All-Star reserves to hit on that topic, whether Brandon Ingram deserved another All-Star bid, reliving a franchise-record comeback against the Celtics and more in this week's episode. MORE DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: NOLA.com/sports/Pelicans
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    49 mins
  • On what Pelicans' rotation changes could look like & Zion's brilliance

    On what Pelicans' rotation changes could look like & Zion's brilliance
    Feb 15 2021
    The Pelicans are on the road again, so you know what that means: A lot of bad. After coach Stan Van Gundy hinted that rotation changes could be coming, Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak dive in for some possible answers there, as well as what's behind the insanely hot shooting by Pels opponents, and just how good Zion Williamson has been over the last few weeks. MORE DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: nola.com/sports/pelicans
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    48 mins
  • Enjoying the good Pelicans: Zion hits new level, defense surges; trades up next?

    Enjoying the good Pelicans: Zion hits new level, defense surges; trades up next?
    Feb 4 2021
    It's been a rough start to the season, but the Pelicans have shown signs of a team turning the corner in recent weeks. Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak react to a pair of big wins over the Bucks and Suns that sandwiched deflating losses to the Kings and Rockets. Can the defense last? Can Zion Williamson continue to climb? Will the trade fairy come for a visit soon? Let's break down what we saw. MORE DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: nola.com/sports/pelicans
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    43 mins