Shamit Dua
@fearthebrown.bsky.social
I cover the Pelicans as a credentialed media member for intheno.substack.com | Ultimate Frisbee Coach | Wannabe Disc Golfer
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Shamit Dua
@fearthebrown.bsky.social
· Dec 1
For the new follower, welcome. I appreciate all of you.
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1) the substack will always be free and never behind a paywall
2) the paid subscribers get access to our discord community, which I don't like to advertise in the other place, but I will here. It's the best Pelicans community online.
This is every player who has played at least 15 minutes with Jordan Poole this season. It's hard to overstate just how bad of an impact Poole has had on the Pelicans' lineups this season so far.
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is every player who has played at least 15 minutes with Jordan Poole this season. It's hard to overstate just how bad of an impact Poole has had on the Pelicans' lineups this season so far.
Over 1950 career minutes played together, the CJ, Herb, Trey trio was +6.06 per 100
I know it was a different team but what was CJs impact last season with herb and trey?
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Over 1950 career minutes played together, the CJ, Herb, Trey trio was +6.06 per 100
They are of course all related, but I'm telling you, this is a complete and total trainwreck when Poole hits the floor
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
They are of course all related, but I'm telling you, this is a complete and total trainwreck when Poole hits the floor
The under the hood data suggests it was a whole lot more Jordan Poole than anyone else. Obviously basketball is complex and it doesn't work that straightforward. But I'm not sure people have fully grasped how bad his minutes have been.
I still think the biggest reason for the 0-6 start was the terrible start from Trey & Herb (both coming back from long rehabs). They've returned to form over the last week and it's made a big difference.
Trey Murphy has averaged 21.8 POGs on 63% eFG% in his last 5 games, including 41 vs San Antonio. A lot of that, IMO, can be attributed to him being put in motion off ball, running in transition & attacking the offensive glass (1.6 OREB since 10/31.) I hope to see more of this when the team is whole.
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The under the hood data suggests it was a whole lot more Jordan Poole than anyone else. Obviously basketball is complex and it doesn't work that straightforward. But I'm not sure people have fully grasped how bad his minutes have been.
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I fully support this idea, and so should the Mavs.
Jason Kidd wants to play Cooper out of position at point guard. Zion LOVES playing point guard. This is obviously a no brainer.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I fully support this idea, and so should the Mavs.
It's clear the only way Nico Harrison can save his job and win back the admiration of the fanbase is to construct a trade that centers around Cooper Flagg for Zion. The Mavs are 14th in the West and Cooper has a -4.2 RAPM, clearly a bust. A win now move like trading for Zion will fix everything.
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's clear the only way Nico Harrison can save his job and win back the admiration of the fanbase is to construct a trade that centers around Cooper Flagg for Zion. The Mavs are 14th in the West and Cooper has a -4.2 RAPM, clearly a bust. A win now move like trading for Zion will fix everything.
Derik Queen might be that dude
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Derik Queen might be that dude
The Pelicans should start Fears, Trey, Herb, Karlo and Queen tonight
Have fun with it
Have fun with it
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Pelicans should start Fears, Trey, Herb, Karlo and Queen tonight
Have fun with it
Have fun with it
Here's two hilarious moments from tonight's Derik Queen presser. First is DeAndre Jordan telling Queen to stand up while giving his interview and Queen clowning him back later
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Here's two hilarious moments from tonight's Derik Queen presser. First is DeAndre Jordan telling Queen to stand up while giving his interview and Queen clowning him back later
Pelicans win 116-112. Rookie Derik Queen turned the game around
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Pelicans win 116-112. Rookie Derik Queen turned the game around
Jose Alvarado with a wild shot but nails the three and the Pelicans take the lead
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Jose Alvarado with a wild shot but nails the three and the Pelicans take the lead
And I love both of them.
Two…
…adventurous passes by Queen in the Clutch.
…adventurous passes by Queen in the Clutch.
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
And I love both of them.
Triple Double watch for Queen.
12-8-7
12-8-7
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Triple Double watch for Queen.
12-8-7
12-8-7
Derik Queen has been really good today. Up to 12-5-7 with a slew of incredible passes
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Derik Queen has been really good today. Up to 12-5-7 with a slew of incredible passes
Trey Murphy has to stop passing to Looney on the pick and pop lol
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Trey Murphy has to stop passing to Looney on the pick and pop lol
Third home game of the season and look at the empty seats
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Third home game of the season and look at the empty seats
Pelicans once again do not introduce head coach Willie Green
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Pelicans once again do not introduce head coach Willie Green
It takes an astounding amount of arrogance to trade your first round pick unprotected when the last 6 years have shown that the Pelicans cannot win without Zion Williamson and that Zion Williamson cannot stay healthy
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
It takes an astounding amount of arrogance to trade your first round pick unprotected when the last 6 years have shown that the Pelicans cannot win without Zion Williamson and that Zion Williamson cannot stay healthy
The Pelicans really should have made their coaching change yesterday. By delaying it, Zion is now hurt and they have now introduced further cover for Green. Benson, Dumars, and Weaver's spree of own goals continues
November 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The Pelicans really should have made their coaching change yesterday. By delaying it, Zion is now hurt and they have now introduced further cover for Green. Benson, Dumars, and Weaver's spree of own goals continues
In a trade that feels disgusting, who says no?
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In a trade that feels disgusting, who says no?
The longer Pelicans ownership drags this out, the worse it is for Willie Green and his family and frankly everyone involved in the organization
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The longer Pelicans ownership drags this out, the worse it is for Willie Green and his family and frankly everyone involved in the organization
This is an extremely comprehensive and depressing read from Keith. He goes through pain staking details on how the Pelicans got to this point post Anthony Davis
You can't put spilled milk back in the bottle. Replacing it with orange juice in your cereal makes everything worse.
For @spotrac.com, I wrote about the New Orleans Pelicans, how things went this wrong and how they need to start over to survive.
Read more:
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/30...
For @spotrac.com, I wrote about the New Orleans Pelicans, how things went this wrong and how they need to start over to survive.
Read more:
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/30...
Picking Up the Pieces of the Pelicans | Spotrac News
The Pelicans replaced a generational talent with another generational talent and got it all wrong. Where do they go from here?
www.spotrac.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is an extremely comprehensive and depressing read from Keith. He goes through pain staking details on how the Pelicans got to this point post Anthony Davis
Willie Green on if he feels pressure for his job
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Willie Green on if he feels pressure for his job
Willie Green is present at practice
November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Willie Green is present at practice