Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Shamit (@FearTheBrown) from the In The N.O. podcast and the In The N.O. Substack to discuss the 2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans and the stakes they're facing heading into this NBA regular season. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IN THE N.O. SUBSTACK HERE: https://intheno.substack.com/. AND SUPPORT THE IN THE N.O. PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-n-o-a-new-orleans-pelicans-pod/id415571358. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - Last season's performance3:16 - General impressions of the offseason9:02 - When will the Pelicans make a swing on the trade market?11:51 - The Trey Murphy injury, and his development18:01 - The future of Brandon Ingram20:02 - What to make of Zion Williamson's injury history, Does he have another level to hit?25:13 - Driving factors of the Pelicans defensive success27:34 - Expectations for Herb Jones on offense, How do we feel about his contract extension/33:14 - Development of Dyson Daniels34:57 - Will Jordan Hawkins play?35:52 - Under-the-radar strengths and weaknesses3