The Bird Calls

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 2-1 start, but since the injury to Dejounte Murray, the offense has sputtered. Scoring and shooting numbers have plummeted, and the team has reverted to its worst habits from a season ago, with heavy emphasis on iso scoring and not enough three-pointers. Are the Pelicans bought into playing the high-speed offense that Willie Green promised? Damian Adams joins...

The regular season tips off on Wednesday, so it's time to give preseason predictions. Who's going to start? Who SHOULD start? What happens to Brandon Ingram and Willie Green? Is this the season the Pelicans take a big step forward? Tap in and let's talk about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The New Orleans Pelicans finished the preseason with a 1-2 record. What did we learn and what questions are paramount as the Pels prepare for the latest "most important season in franchise history?" Terry Kimble from Pelicans on Sports Illustrated joins David to answer those questions. Contact editorhitp@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities. #nba #pelicans #basketball #sports #zionwilliamson #b...

We're one month away from media day, so who better to be our first guest of the new season than NOLA.com Pelicans beat writer/columnist Christian Clark. David and Christian look at the moves that were made and the ones that weren't for the Pelicans, on the court and in the front office. Zion's present. Brandon Ingram's future. Plenty to discuss. Like. Comment. Subscribe. See Privacy Policy at http...

After one of the most successful seasons in franchise history, the New Orleans Pelicans are standing on the verge of elimination from the postseason. Can the Pelicans get past the Kings and into the playoffs without Zion Williamson? David Grubb and Ben Pfeifer discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As if scripted by the basketball gods themselves, the New Orleans Pelicans will end their season with a critical match against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans have been unable to win 5-straight games all season, but if they can win on Sunday, they grab that elusive winnings streak, 50 wins for the season, and the 6th seed in the Western Conference. David Grubb and Chris Conner break it all do...

With only three games remaining in the regular season the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to avoid the NBA play-in tournament and get back to the playoffs. The Pels are in the driver's seat with three games to go, so David Grubb and Ben Pfeifer break down tonight's matchup with the Kings and look at the Pels' strengths and weaknesses heading into the postseason. Visit TheBirdWrites.com for more....

The month of January hasn't been kind to the Pelicans. David Grubb welcomes NBA Writer Damian Adams as they discuss the Pels' latest losing streak, Zion and BI vs Zion or BI, and trade possibilities as New Orleans faces a critical juncture of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh, Grubb, Kevin and Jamile discuss what moves the Pelicans should make if any as they approach the NBA deadline See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh and Grubb discuss the Pelicans statement bounce back win over the Sacramento Kings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh Kosel and David Grubb discuss the Pelicans 4-game winning streak and preview the next week of games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss Zion and the Pelicans' humiliating performance in front of the nation in the Vegas NBA Cup Semi-Finals. How will he and the Pelicans respond? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh Kosel and David Grubb discuss the impressive come from behind victory over the Sacramento Kings and briefly preview the Vegas matchup with LeBron and the Lakers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh and Grubb discuss the 76ers victory, CJ's importance, Trey's return and the handling of Zion on back to backs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh, Grubb and Jamile discuss the Pelicans skid and most troubling of all...where is the defense? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Erin Summers joins Oleh and Grubb to discuss the start to the season and what's to come See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oleh, Grubb recap the Pelicans opening night victory over the Grizzlies See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Grubb is joined by Antonio Daniels to discuss the importance of a fast start, small ball lineups and a stacked Western Conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Grubb and Oleh Kosel recap the Pelicans breakout performance against the Orlando Magic before briefly previewing the regular season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Grubb and Oleh Kosel discuss the Pelicans preseason blowout loss to the Rockets and their 0-2 start. Is it cause for concern? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .