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15 September 2024

• [The Who Dat Daily] - PPR: Is There a Cloud Over the Pelicans Ahead of the Season? + Preview
  “In this episode of PPR, Big Q, DC, and Lexxah dive deep into the latest concerns surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans as the season approaches. We discuss the internal and external factors affecting the team’s chemistry, recent rumors, and potential challenges that could cast a cloud over the Pelicans’ upcoming season. Join us as we […] The post first appeared on .
• [Last Word on Sports] - 3 Players Most Likely On The Move Before NBA Trade Deadline
  The NBA trade market has been dormant since July, with the last trade occurring on . With training camp less than a month away, that may change soon as teams begin ramping up for the season. It is impossible to predict what moves might happen, but with all the rumors and reports going around this offseason, some players are very likely to be moved before the NBA trade deadline in February. 3 Players Most Likely On The Move Before NBA Trade Deadline Anfernee Simons It is no secret that the Trail Blazers are at the start of a lengthy rebuild. A rebuild that 2023 third-overall pick will lead alongside and . With the Trail Blazers already having their backcourt of the future with Sharpe and Henderson, has become the odd man out in Portland's backcourt. Over the last three seasons, Simons has established himself as a standout shooter and a starting-caliber guard, averaging 20.2 points and 4.4 assists while shooting 38.8% from three. Those are very inviting numbers, and with Simons on a good contract, his trade market should be vast. There have that the Trail Blazers have a "goal" of moving Simons. To add to the reports, Portland's general manager Joe Cronin omitted Simons when discussing the Trail Blazers' future. Simons is established enough that a win-now team would be interested in him, but he is still young enough (25) that a team close to completing their rebuild would want him. Brandon Ingram The relationship between star forward and the Peilcans organization seems to have soured. Ingram was one of just two Pelicans who minicamp recently held by the team. His absence was extremely notable as Ingram, in the past, has organized minicamps for the rest of the Pelicans. Besides his absence, Ingram has been at odds with the Pelicans' front office regarding what his new contract extension should look like. The team has him a max contract, which Ingram feels he deserves. All of these signs point to Ingram being on the move soon. It was the team was looking to get a deal done before the draft, but nothing materialized. Ingram is a talented player, but with his new contract looming and the Pelicans having , who looks ready to start, Ingram could be the odd man out. If the Pelicans want to get any value out of him, he should be on the move this season. Jerami Grant role on the Trail Blazers has been confusing since asked out of Portland. Grant is a good player who can help a team win, but the Trail Blazers aren't fully focused on winning now, and with him being 30 years old, it doesn't make sense to keep him long-term. Over the past two seasons, Grant has put up 20.7 points and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 40.2% from deep. Grant is the ideal wing in the modern NBA. He has the size to guard multiple positions and the offensive game to be a supplementary scorer. A team looking to win now or make a push in the second half of the season can easily convince themselves that Grant is the answer. Simons isn't the only Trail Blazers that the team has the "goal" of , with Grant being in the same talks. The post appeared first on .
• [The Pelican Post Game Report] - PPR: Is There a Cloud Over the #Pelicans Ahead of the Season? + Preview
  #pelicans #ppr #neworleanspelicans #nba #PelicansPreview #PelsSeason #pelicansnews #basketball #pprpodcast "In this episode of PPR, Big Q, DC, and Lexx...
• [Fan Nation] - New Orleans Pelicans Mentioned As Potential Suitor for Orlando Magic Big Man
  The to-do list for the New Orleans Pelicans heading into the 2024-25 NBA season isn’t a very long one, but they could greatly improve their odds of contending i
• [Sports Illustrated] - Former NBA Player Praises New Orleans Pelicans Acquisition Of Dejounte Murray
  New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin vowed that this summer would not be one of 'complacency' for the team. The Pelicans m
• [Fan Nation] - New Orleans Pelicans Star Deemed 'Desirable Trade Asset' Despite Lack of Interest
  With training camp closing in for the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise is preparing to hopefully take a step forward. Last season, the Pelicans saw their ca
• [Fan Nation] - New Orleans Pelicans Emerging Wing Among 'Most Desirable Trade Assets'
  Eventually, the New Orleans Pelicans are going to have to do something with the logjam they currently have on the wing. Head coach Willie Green will have his ha
• [Last Word on Sports] - NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division
  Put on your cowboy boots because we are heading to Texas (and Memphis/New Orleans)! The NBA Southwest Division is primed to be one of the most competitive in the NBA next season. Although the is the home to the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks, the NBA betting odds believe winning this will be a battle. The NBA Southwest Division is brimming with young talent. Let’s dive into the Southwest Division odds and go over the possible contenders. NBA Odds: Breaking Down the Favorites in the Southwest Division *All NBA Betting Odds are courtesy of * Dallas Mavericks: Reigning Western Conference Champions Although it was relatively unexpected, the Mavericks made it to the 2024 NBA Finals. Riding on the back of , they had their best playoff run since’s 2011 championship. Dallas won the last year, starting the season off with +175 odds to do so. The Mavs won 50 games last season and entered the playoffs as the fifth seed before their NBA Finals run. https://twitter.com/sixfivelando/status/1834098095556006073 This offseason, the Mavericks roster got a huge boost with the signing of . They lost , a staple of the Mavs roster, but overall the switch is an improvement. The Mavericks hope that a full season of having and on the roster, combined with Thompson’s Hall of Fame shooting, will keep them atop the NBA Southwest Division standings. Their odds of winning the division are +165. Memphis Grizzlies: Don't Forget About Us The Memphis Grizzlies took a step back last season. Controversial NBA star missed part of the season from suspension and the rest with injury. He only played in nine games in 2023-24. Arguably the second-best player on the Grizzlies roster, , also missed half the season due to injury. https://twitter.com/espn/status/1669724351564857344 Now, the Grizzlies roster is looking for redemption. They won only 27 games last season, and the expectations inside and outside their locker room are that they will return to playoff contention this season. They won the NBA Southwest Division back-to-back times before injuries got them last season, therefore the odds of them winning again are short. They are +230 to win the . New Orleans Pelicans: NBA Southwest Division Sleepers The Pelicans have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. Although still linger about ’s contract status, the Pelicans are coming into the 2024-25 NBA season with high expectations. They added a defensive point guard to complement and ’s scoring abilities and have one of the deeper benches in the league. The Pelicans roster when healthy is formidable. If the Pelicans finally get a full healthy year from , the sky's the limit. At +320 to win the NBA Southwest Division, there is some value to taking them for your NBA bet today. https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/1825553645146091649 Houston Rockets: Solid but not Great The Houston Rockets have turned things around. After a relatively short rebuilding phase, the Rockets roster is filled with young and veteran talent. They went 41-41 last season and were one of the better surprises of the first half of the season. joined the team this offseason and is now basketball. If and can continue to improve, expect another solid season from the Rockets. However, to compete in the NBA Southwest Division, you need to be a lot better than solid. Don’t take any NBA bets on the Rockets winning the division at +600. San Antonio Spurs: Waiting on Wemby is already great. Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year last season, and it seems like he is already ready to impose his talent on the NBA. Wembanayama will once again headline the San Antonio Spurs roster, but they’ve made some offseason moves that will likely improve the team. Picking up veterans like and will certainly solidify the Spurs roster. The Spurs only won 22 games last year, so expect them to take a step forward this season. Even so, taking them to win the NBA Southwest Division at +3400 is only worth it if you make a parlay with a Wembanyama MVP bet. The post appeared first on .
• [Hoops Wire] - Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram, Dean Wade To Spurs
  One NBA analyst proposed that the San Antonio Spurs acquire Brandon Ingram and Dean Wade. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the following mock trade: Spurs Receive: Brandon Ingram and Dean Wade Pelicans Receive: Jarrett Allen (cannot be traded till January 27, 2025), Caris LeVert, Julian Champagnie and a top-five-protected 2029 first-round pick (from San Antonio) Cavaliers […] The post appeared first on .
• [Hoops Wire] - Trade Proposal Sends Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl To Cavaliers
  One NBA analyst proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the following mock trade: Spurs Receive: Brandon Ingram and Dean Wade Pelicans Receive: Jarrett Allen (cannot be traded till January 27, 2025), Caris LeVert, Julian Champagnie and a top-five-protected 2029 first-round pick (from San Antonio) […] The post appeared first on .