Two more games, two more Pelican victories.  The Pelicans continue to lift the expectations of those who watch this team.  It's hard not to feel the hype.  Should you?  Michael and I talk the games, team weaknesses and strengths, whether Brian Roberts has outplayed Rivers for the backup point position, whether Stiemsma will hold his starting slot, and Anthony Davis, Defensive Closer.

The Pelicans continue their undefeated role behind Anthony Davis.  Michael and I talk about whether we may have sold him short, whether Holiday will take fewer shots, what Austin Rivers may be this year, and spend a lot of time on players like Aminu, Stiemsma, Withey, and Roberts.

Michael and I talk rotations, Anthony Davis!, Tyreke Evan's ankle, the top 2 what-ifs that are most likely and most unlikely to happen this year, Dell Demps strategy, and Jrue Holiday's turnover woes. Did I mention we get to talk about actual games!  It's Pre-season!

Larry Coon joins the show to talk about Pelicans basketball - how the league is dealing with small market teams, what the tighter luxury taxes mean to teams in all markets, and gives his take on Dell Demps' strategy of looking for "Young Veterans".   Lots of good stuff here.  Thanks to Larry Coon for coming on!

In our first Podcast of the new Season, we bring on special guest Kevin Pelton to talk projtections for the team.  Will Anthony Davis be the next NBA superstar?  What are the biggest question marks about this team?  Is Tyreke really regressing?  It's all answered here.

Michael and I get together to cover everything that's happened over the last month.  The Team USA game, articles bashing the Pelicans summer haul, The Greg Oden chase.  Remaining roster holes.  Estimating a floor/ceiling for the team.  The biggest unknowns left for the squad. Enjoy!

Michael and I talk Summer league!  How is Austin Rivers developing?  Darius Miller?  Do Pierre Jackson and Jeff Withey have what it takes to carve out niches on this Pelicans squad?  Is Brian Roberts the next big thing? All questions we talk about on this podcast - plus Greg Oden, Anthony Morrow, Stiemsma, Jon Brockman, and Anthony Davis.

Tom Ziller of Sactown Royalty joins Michael and I to talk Tyreke Evans.  We touch on everything - his defense, open floor acumen, abilities in the Pick and Roll, Isolation talents, whether he hates being a small forward, and if he would willingly take a sixth man role.  Then, Michael and I delve into everything else.  Line-ups, rotations, how players fit next to each other, and why I hate the idea of Ryan Anderson for Asik.  Oh, and we talk about Aminu's new contract, Pierre Jackson, Michael's Mancrush on Jeff Withey, and Austin Rivers as well. Lots o stuff!

In part 1 of the In the NO wrap up of free agency, Gerry V joins Michael and Ryan to talk about whether the team has filled a lot of those holes that were so glaring last season.  They talk Evans role on the team, trading Asik for Anderson, whether Jrue Holiday is an upgrade on Vasquez, and what Austin Rivers must be thinking now.

Michael and I get together as Free Agency officially begins to talk about the reported prime targets of the New Orleans Pelicans: Kevin Martin, Andre Igoudala, Tyreke Evans and Chase Budinger.  We talk about each, how we feel they'd fit with the team, salary possibilities, and what other free agents we like for the squad. It'll be an exciting few days in Free Agency World.

Michael and I get together to talk the aftermath of a crazy NBA draft.  We talk Nerlens Noel, the value of that 2014 draft pick, Jrue Holiday and Pierre Jackson.  Then we consider the salary cap implications, what the trade means for Vasquez, what Demps is signalling to all of us about his plans for this team, and whether Gordon and Vasquez can get along. Crazy night!

Amin Elhassan, former Assistant director of Basketball Operations for the Suns and current ESPN writer joins us to talk about the Draft, some of the players we hate and love, general drafting philosophies and what advanced analytics really means for the NBA. Take a listen, he had me questioning my analysis.  Ah, ignorance, why must you desert me now.

Michael and I debate our top ten guys - and unsurprisingly, have some pretty big differences.  Particularly, my board is right, and his isn't.  We also talk rumors about McLemore and/or Oladipo falling, Chad Ford not putting anyone into Tier's 1 and 2 in this draft, and generally what we think most of the rumors are that are out there - smoke or fire.

Gerry V joins Ryan and Michael to talk about the Finals, what the team can take away from these games, and what they need to be looking for this off-season.  Then Ryan and Michael talk about the workouts that have happened so far, the strange lack of Eric Gordon's name in the team's draft press release, and who we think is on Dell Demp's draft board.

Andrew Geiger of CasualHoya.com joins us to talk about Otto Porter and the New Orleans Pelicans.  Then we start talking the draft prospects of the 6th pick tournament, talk CP3's displeasure with the Clippers, and think about trades with Houston to "help" them land Dwight Howard.  Then we move on to trading the Pelicans' 2014 pick, big men dominating the NBA, and Dell Demps in Europe to see Dario Saric.

Michael and I talk the sixth pick of the NBA Draft after I moan and whine about it to start the show.  Then we talk players that could be available for the New Orleans Pelicans, players that could fall, players that could rise, and lastly, who would each of us take at that spot if we were Dell Demps and had no trade offers on the table. And yes, somehow I manage to mention Rudy Gay.  And donkey balls.

Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of 4Bucksketball4 to talk Point Guards! We grill him on Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, and Michael can't help but talk about how he always wanted Larry Sanders.  For years.   We get it, Michael.

This may be my favorite podcast I've ever recorded.  Michael and I talk CP3 - Michael makes his case for him returning to New Orleans - and where else he could do.  We talk all kinds of prospects, and then we bring on TrueHoop.com Maestro and Portland Trailblazer Fan to talk Lilliard winning the ROY over Davis, before moving on to talk Hoop Idea, Hack Tactics, the team to fear in the West, and somehow we end up on Rudy Gay. Seriously - if you will only ever listen to In the NO once, listen to this one.

Michael and I are joined by Gerry V to get an insiders glimpse into what the scouting process will be for the Pelicans.  We talk about how to look at prospects, which is harder to coach - offense or defense - and what Davis and Rivers should each be doing this summer to get better.  Stay in New Orleans or seek out high level games?  And last, we touch on Jason Collins announcement. Enjoy!

Michael and I get together to set the table for an absolutely vital off-season for the New Orleans Pelicans.  We talk cap space, player contracts, what types of players they can go after, what their lottery odds are and most likely results.  Then we talk about Gordon and Rivers and Davis and how each of them could improve for next year. It's time for the team to keep moving forward, and not just with a new name!

Michael and I are joined in our 3rd and final Post-Mortum podcast, first by Mason Ginsberg - whom I challenge on his number one player in his Player Rankings, and then Jason Calmes comes on to talk about the health of the Hornets as a business and what they are doing in the off-season to improve your experience at the games!

We continue to wrap up our season coverage, talking with Jake Madison about playbook changes that have occurred over the season and bringing on Andrew Smith to talk about the guys in the locker room.  Who is the best to hang out with, best in the locker room?  What do the Hornets need to get to help their existing playbook?  Answers within!

In this, the first of a three part season Moratorium, Ryan and Michael wrap up the last week of games, talk CP3 and Anthony Davis's sprained MCL, take calls about AD playing center and Eric Gordon taking more jumpshots, and then bring on Hornets247 writers James Grayson and Chris Trew to talk trade values and the Rebrand. Part two rolls out Tuesday, but today's podcast is special.  Because it's yours.

Michael and I recap the Jazz and Phoenix games, including getting Michael's eyewitness account of the shouting match between Monty Williams and Eric Gordon on the sidelines in Utah.  Ugly.  Then we talk about the myriad of point guard options that may be available this summer, including Jennings, Marcus Smart, Bledsoe, Rajon Rondo, Trey Burke, etc. Then we preview the upcoming Lakers game and the Hornets Pooperbowl against Sacramento.

Michael and I are joined by Michael Pelissier to talk about Eric Gordon, his production this season, and what the team needs to put around him.  Then we recap the loss against Golden State, secretly one of our favorite non-Pelican teams, and I curse at Jarrett Jack.  We then talk Lottery placement, teams we need to worry about, and which teams we should all root for across the association to increase our odds in the lottery before moving on to the games against the fighting for their life Utah Jazz and double-tanking Phoenix Suns.