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Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWhat are Pelicans' odds to make playoffs ... and does it matter? Plus Jaxson Hayes' bag of tricksDespite 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/pelicans2021-04-0947 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans NBA trade deadline reactions: Lonzo Ball stays; Redick deal surprisesThe 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/pelicans2021-03-2638 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastAs Pelicans stumble, should they sell on Lonzo Ball? How about on NBA Top Shot?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/pelicans2021-03-1944 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastZion and Pelicans back from All-Star Break, so what's next? With guest Jason MaplesAs 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/pelicans2021-03-1044 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans close first half on low note, so what are the takeaways? Trade targets?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/pelicans2021-03-0546 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastZion Williamson is an All-Star, but does he deserve it? Was Brandon Ingram snubbed?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/Pelicans2021-02-2448 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn what Pelicans' rotation changes could look like & Zion's brillianceThe 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/pelicans2021-02-1547 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastEnjoying the good Pelicans: Zion hits new level, defense surges; trades up next?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/pelicans2021-02-0442 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans stock watch: Whose value is rising like GameStop and who's dropped after uneven startThe Pelicans haven't been investing, but they've played a lot like the stock market this season: A lot of ups and downs. So with that in mind, Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak go down the line with Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball and others to track who's value has risen through the beginning of the 2020-'21 season, who's holding steady, and who's fallen off a cliff.
MORE DAILY PELICANS COVERAGE: NOLA.com/sports/pelicans2021-01-2959 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWhat's wrong with the Pelicans? Going in on defense, shooting as skid drags onThe Pelicans are hard to watch right now ... and everyone knows it. After the Pelicans dropped another dud on national television, the frustration continues to mount. But what's the culprit for a 1-7 stretch after a 4-2 start? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak dive in to break down some of the biggest issues plaguing the Pelicans on their road trip of woe.2021-01-2245 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastLooking back on Pelicans-Hawks blockbuster, Trae Young nutmegs, more with Sarah SpencerHow are things shaping up for the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans two seasons after that 2019 NBA Draft blockbuster trade? Hawks beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sarah Spencer joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to take stock of how things in Atlanta have developed since that trade, their own superstar in Trae Young -- plus a nutmeg counter -- and more as the 2020-'21 NBA season rolls on amid the coronavirus pandemic.2021-01-1243 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans prove they can win ugly ... and it's beautiful; here's whyIt hasn't always been pretty as the Pelicans gritted their way to a 2-1 start, and that's a good thing. Over the first three games of the 2020-'21 season, the new-look roster has ridden strong performances by Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and others, while turning up the defensive intensity that was lacking in recent seasons.
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...2020-12-2846 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastHow Giannis Antetokounmpo's new deal impacts Pelicans; reactions after preseason openerIt's official: Giannis Antetokounmpo ain't leaving Milwaukee anytime soon, so how does that impact the Pelicans following the blockbuster trade of Jrue Holiday earlier this season? Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak break it down.
Plus: Reactions (and pumping the brakes) after New Orleans' preseason opener ... and preseason dominance ... this week. Next up: Jrue Holiday returns.2020-12-1646 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastReactions (overreactions?) to Pelicans schedule, ESPN player rankings, moreIs Zion Williamson the 19th-best player in the NBA? What type of hamburger is he, really? Does any of this matter?
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.2020-12-1042 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans first impressions ahead of unusual training camp & some prop bet picksAre you ready for Pelicans basketball? Do you even know who's on the team? Have you ever heard Steven Adams' accent? Ready or not, a coronavirus-adjusted training camp is kicking off and the first preseason matchup is less than two weeks away. Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak go through some first impressions of what to expect for this year's team from offense to defense, grit and New Zealand trivia tidbits.
Also: Some picks for Pelicans prop bets, like Eric Bledsoe's assists, who leads New Orleans in scoring and more.2020-12-0448 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastCatching up on a Pelicans trade bonanza, rebuilt roster and Jrue Holiday's lasting impactDizzy yet? The Pelicans didn't make any splash signings in free agency, but they were at the center of one of the more complicated mega-trades in NBA history. In the end it sent Jrue Holiday out of town, and welcomes longtime Thunder center Steven Adams and former Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe to New Orleans.
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...2020-11-2445 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans NBA Draft preview: Trades, prospects to watch, more with Shamit DuaWho 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.2020-11-1254 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastInside Stan Van Gundy's Pistons run, why it's a 'good fit' with Pelicans, 1 big questionWith 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.2020-10-2745 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastGrading the Stan Van Gundy hire; early takeaways, reactions to Pelicans new head coachThe 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.2020-10-2235 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWho's the Pelicans best option for new coach? On home-grown talent, more with Nuggets writer Harrison WindCan 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/pelicans2020-09-3049 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn Pelicans fans holding a grudge, Nuggets apology tour and more with Will GuilloryWho 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. 2020-09-1741 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn old-school Pelicans, Jrue's snub, MIP Brandon Ingram and more with Jim EichenhoferJim Eichenhofer has covered the Pelicans since the beginning of time. Well, not really ... it just feels that way. The longtime Pelicans reporter joins this week's episode of Bird Watch with hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to share some stories about the early days of basketball in New Orleans -- and the aforementioned Chris Paul and JR Smith lineup, plus some takeaways from the newly-minted Most Improved Player Brandon Ingram, Jrue Holiday being left off the All-Defensive team and more.2020-09-0948 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn the NBA strike and 5 things to wonder about for Pelicans headed into offseasonAs the NBA gets back going following a three-day strike as players weighed canceling the season altogether, we dive a bit into what it was all about and the messages sent around the league over the 72-hour stoppage.
Also: Breaking down 5 areas of concern for the Pelicans headed into the offseason.2020-09-0157 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastHere are 5 reasons to be optimistic as Pelicans face critical offseasonIt 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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2020-08-2538 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastNo draft lottery magic for Pelicans this time. Some deep 3-pointers and way-too-early picks.If you won the lottery every time you played, well, it wouldn't be a lottery at all. The Pelicans stayed at No. 13 for the upcoming draft, so that means we get to make some under-informed picks for who New Orleans might land (or trade for) in October. Also: We like deep 3s and we cannot lie.2020-08-2141 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastAlvin Gentry fired: Quick reactions, Pelicans' options for new coach, more with Rod WalkerAlvin 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. 2020-08-1645 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWhat happened to the Pelicans? Diving in with Andrew Lopez after playoff dream disappearsWelp ... 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. 2020-08-1041 min
Grits and Grinds: Memphis GrizzliesThe Pelicans loss and the Grizzlies big pictureKeith discusses the loss to the Pelicans with NOLA.com's Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak of the Bird Watch podcast.Get 100 free bids at DealDash.com with promo code "GRITS" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-08-0538 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastHitting reset after Pelicans beat Grizzlies & what's next? With guest Keith ParishThe 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. 2020-08-0542 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastQuick 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,2020-08-0133 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans' top scrimmage takeaways; what's next for Zion; 5 things we're watching in NBA bubbleThe 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. 2020-07-2758 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastZion or Jokic? Drafting a Pelicans-Nuggets superteam with Adam MaresBefore the NBA hits the bubble, an important question: In a fantasy draft between Pelicans and Nuggets players, who would you take No. 1 overall? ... well maybe it’s not that important, but DNVR VP of Creative Production Adam Mares joins Bird Watch host Christian Clark in this week’s episode to do just that as we ready for real-life basketball to return.2020-07-2053 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastCatching up with former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson, on DeMarcus Cousins' locker, Zion, moreMarshall Henderson isn't flexing at Vanderbilt fans anymore -- at least not on the court -- but the former Ole Miss star is still close to the game of basketball. The high-passion former SEC guard -- now a coach with the Thomas University Night Hawks of the NAIA -- joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to talk college memories, trash talk, playing overseas, that time he had to move into DeMarcus Cousins' extra locker, a vacuum cleaner prize and more on this week's episode.
Oh, and we got a new logo! Like it? Leave us a review/r...2020-07-1553 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWas it a foul? On a no-call, Rudy Gobert, coronavirus & more with Jazz beat writer Sarah ToddWas 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. 2020-07-0847 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn Chris Paul, Taysom Hill and TGI Friday’s with Thunder beat writer Erik HorneIt seems like a lifetime ago Chris Paul was an NBA star in New Orleans, which is what makes his current stop in Oklahoma City all the more intriguing to watch. Erik Horne, The Athletic's OKC Thunder beat writer, joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak to talk CP3, and a lot more.
Trigger warning: If you love Taysom Hill, you may not like the hot takes expressed in this podcast.2020-07-0252 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastHow 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). 2020-06-2648 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans to NBA bubble: What we know/expect for playoffs, return to play and Galaxy QuestYes, Pelicans fans, it's really happening: Zion Williamson and Co. will be headed to the Disney World bubble after all. The NBA made it official on Thursday that the league would resume games with 22 teams in Orlando, Florida -- a field that includes...2020-06-0543 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastSports medicine expert 'optimistic' for an NBA return amid coronavirus; Dr. Rand McClain joins Bird WatchIs a return to NBA action feasible? Yes, with a few caveats. Dr. Rand McClain, the Chief Medical Officer for Los Angeles-based LCR Health, joins Bird Watch host Jeff Nowak to talk about the NBA's plans for a return and other coronavirus topics as they...2020-05-0439 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastBreaking down NBA draft field, Pelicans options with guest Brian SchroederIf the regular season is over, the Pelicans will have a lottery pick. NBA draft expert Brian Schroeder (AKA @Cosmis) joined Bird Watch host and NOLA.com Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark to chat about players who could be available where the...2020-04-3044 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPicking best Pelicans teammate for a zombie apocalypse and more season superlativesThere may be no basketball going on these days other than grainy, left-handed layups in Trae Young's backyards, but we still managed to track down Pelicans columnist Scott Kushner as he pushed his son in a stroller around Broadmoor. Scott and Bird Watch...2020-04-1644 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastInside the mind of ex-LSU & NBA star Pete Maravich with 'Pistol' author Mark KriegelPete Maravich's basketball skills were the result of thousands of hours in the gym. Under his father Press’ tutelage, Pete became perhaps the greatest showman on the hardwood ever. This week’s Bird Watch takes a closer look at that complicated...2020-04-0938 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastIdeas for an NBA return; Zion's impact on sports betting and more with guest John BrennanHow does the NBA come back from its coronavirus hiatus? What does that look like? What are people gambling on without sports? Bird Watch host Jeff Nowak is joined by longtime business journalist John Brennan, who has spent more than three decades as a...2020-03-3144 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastHow to pass the time with no Pelicans? Plus memories of a Zion debut & coronavirus charityIf it seems like we're going a bit stir-crazy ... that's because we are. Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak are joined by NOLA.com Pelicans columnist Scott Kushner to catch up after a week without NBA action but with a whole lot of social...2020-03-1847 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastWhat's next after Coronavirus suspends Pelicans season; Christian Clark live from SacramentoThe Coronavirus crisis hit hard this week, with some of the biggest shockwaves showing with the cancellation of many sporting events and even the suspension of the NBA's season. Bird Watch host Christian Clark calls in from Sacramento, where he was on...2020-03-1215 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn Pelicans, NBA impacts from Coronavirus; big games from Holiday and Ball; more on playoff pushDespite a rough week the Pelicans' playoff push is still alive, but there'll be a lot to consider before the postseason rolls around. Concern over the spread of Coronavirus spurred some shifts for player access by the media. Bird Watch hosts Christian...2020-03-1044 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn LeBron's master class that spoiled Zion's monster night; Lonzo Ball's growth with PelicansThere was no Anthony Davis this time around, but LeBron James showed the Pelicans that, even at 35, he's just as dominant as ever -- even when facing a Herculean effort from Zion Williamson. Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak are joined by...2020-03-0341 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastTakeaways from Pelicans loss to Lakers; is Zion the NBA's new-age Shaq?Yes, the Lakers beat the Pelicans ... again. But what are the real takeaways from what could be a Round 1 playoff series if New Orleans can get all the way up the mountain in the Western Conference? Hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak talk Jrue on...2020-02-2844 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastZion, Ingram back from hoop-wrecking All-Star Game; setting up Pelicans playoff pushThe All-Star Game is officially in the past, but Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram both hit the stage for some big moments. Host Christian Clark recaps the scene from frigid Chicago, where the Pelicans rookie met Barack Obama and then broke the hoop...2020-02-2042 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn Pelicans past and present, more Zion and a huge win with WDSU's Fletcher MackelAnother day, another big Pelicans win and another monster performance from Zion Williamson. WDSU sports anchor/reporter Fletcher Mackel joins Bird Watch hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak this week to talk about that a blowout win over the Trail...2020-02-1348 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastIs a Jrue Holiday trade deadline deal realistic? Looking back on Zion vs. Giannis, Pt. 1NBA trade deadline primer for Pelicans, Jrue Holiday, others; more on Zion vs. Giannis2020-02-0545 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn memories of Kobe & Zion's big impact; Caroline Gonzalez joins Bird WatchMemories of Kobe Bryant and the rise of Zion Williamson2020-01-2846 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastOn a Zion Williamson 'MVP' debut to remember -- and one chant to forgetOn Zion Williamson's debut, MVP chants and more2020-01-2339 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastReady for Zion mania? What to expect as Pelicans' top pick gets a launch dateZion Williamson has his official start date; here's what to expect2020-01-1642 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastBig harm, no foul for Brandon Ingram, but Zion Williamson sighting has Pelicans on riseOn the Pelicans no-call loss, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Lonzo Ball2020-01-0744 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastIs a Pelicans streak just a mirage? Start with defense, Lonzo Ball and Brandon IngramIs this Pelicans winning streak for real, or just a mirage?2020-01-0146 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcast'Serenity Now' for Pelicans and a few more Christmas gifts after long losing streak endsChristmas presents for Pelicans players after a long losing streak2019-12-2358 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans set an ugly record, but 'fire Gentry'? Pump the brakesThe good news? Zion Williamson was spotted getting up shots. The bad news, that's all he did and the Pelicans are mired in their longest-ever losing streak. Host Jeff Nowak is joined by NOLA.com reporter Faimon Roberts -- subbing in…2019-12-1847 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastPelicans ... can you close? Oh Zion, where art thou?In the third episode of Bird Watch, a Pelicans podcast from NOLA.com, hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak are joined by columnist Scott Kushner to figure out why the Pelicans can't close games, what's the latest on Zion ... and…2019-12-0340 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastAnthony Davis' return and a (sodium-free) tribute; tales of Teresa WeatherspoonIn the second episode of Bird Watch, hosts Christian Clark and Jeff Nowak are joined by NOLA.com deputy sports editor Reina Kempt, who shares tales of Teresa Weatherspoon from her Louisiana Tech days and how the Pelicans are leading the…2019-11-2654 min
Bird Watch | A Pelicans podcastBird Watch: Episode 1, The Phantom (injury) MenaceWelcome to "Bird Watch," the new podcast on the block to get your Pelicans news, notes and insights as the season rolls on in New Orleans. Hosts Christian Clark, NOLA.com's Pelicans beat writer, and Sports Digital Producer Jeff Nowak hit…2019-11-1848 min