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Canis Hoopus

In The Loopus: A Brooklyn Disaster, the State of the NBA Draft, and Ref Shows

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via This week we’re diving into the ugly state of the Brooklyn Nets, Reed Sheppard and valuing first-round picks, the Western Conference Playoff Picture, NBA officiating, and much more! Months ago, JJ Redick got on First Take and went on a rant about the state of NBA media. The most notable quote was one that questioned the focus on big market teams instead of interesting stories: “I can do a video on my podcast where I break down the last nine games the Pelicans have used Zion Williamson as the primary ballhandler... 54,000 views on...

NetsDaily

NBA Live Discussion: New Orleans Pelicans at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Photo by Sean Gardner/ The Nets are back home after a six-game road trip. The Nets aren’t just losing, they’re losing against bad teams positioning themselves for better draft odds. Brooklyn does not have that luxury. Anyway, it’s on to the next — a home bout against the Pelicans. WHO: New Orleans Pelicans (41-26) at Brooklyn Nets (26-42) WHEN: 7:30 PM ET WHERE: YES Network on TV, WFAN on radio. *** From our game preview... Injuries: No Ben Simmons or Dariq Whitehead. Dorian Finney-Smith is questionable due to left ankle soreness. Dyson Daniels is out due to...

Zion signs sneaker deal with Jordan Brand | SportsCenter

Ramona Shelburne reports on New Orleans Pelicans rookie and the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Zion Williamson signing a multiyear shoe deal with Jordan Brand. ✔

Jrue Holiday can be an MVP like Steve Nash, according to Pelicans EVP David Griffin | High Noon

Bomani Jones and Pablo S. Torre discuss Kevin Durant wanting the Golden State Warriors to give up a first-round draft pick in his deal to the Brooklyn Nets that sent D'Angelo Russell back to the Bay Area. They then (1:40) discuss New Orleans Pelicans EVP