David Grubb
@davidmgrubb.bsky.social
Sports journalist, entrepreneur, dad
Pelicans drop their last two games as the schedule gets tougher.
On The Post Up, we break down what went wrong, why trade talk is heating up around two key defenders, and what the numbers say about where this team is improving—and where it isn’t.
6pm CT.
On The Post Up, we break down what went wrong, why trade talk is heating up around two key defenders, and what the numbers say about where this team is improving—and where it isn’t.
6pm CT.
Pelicans Face Reality: Two Losses, Trade Rumors, and What the Numbers Say
YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media
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January 19, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Pelicans drop their last two games as the schedule gets tougher.
On The Post Up, we break down what went wrong, why trade talk is heating up around two key defenders, and what the numbers say about where this team is improving—and where it isn’t.
6pm CT.
On The Post Up, we break down what went wrong, why trade talk is heating up around two key defenders, and what the numbers say about where this team is improving—and where it isn’t.
6pm CT.
Live tonight at 6pm CT.
I’ll be discussing the Pelicans’ horrible defensive effort, the regression of the rookies, Zion’s diminishing impact, and look ahead to the Lakers and Hawks.
I’ll be discussing the Pelicans’ horrible defensive effort, the regression of the rookies, Zion’s diminishing impact, and look ahead to the Lakers and Hawks.
Pelicans Sliding: Defense Down, Rookies Fading, Zion Quiet
YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media
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January 5, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Live tonight at 6pm CT.
I’ll be discussing the Pelicans’ horrible defensive effort, the regression of the rookies, Zion’s diminishing impact, and look ahead to the Lakers and Hawks.
I’ll be discussing the Pelicans’ horrible defensive effort, the regression of the rookies, Zion’s diminishing impact, and look ahead to the Lakers and Hawks.
It took Willie Green 106 games as head coach of the Pelicans to pick up his first 5-game win streak.
James Borrego did it in 18.
James Borrego did it in 18.
The Pelicans are now 8-22.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It took Willie Green 106 games as head coach of the Pelicans to pick up his first 5-game win streak.
James Borrego did it in 18.
James Borrego did it in 18.
Reposted by David Grubb
The Pelicans are now 8-22.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
December 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Pelicans are now 8-22.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
They’ve won 5 straight.
My good friend @davidmgrubb.bsky.social says good teams have 5 game winning streaks.
I don’t know to think about this squad but Borrego ball is fun.
Live at 6pm CT
Let’s talk about Zion, learning how to win, difficult but necessary decisions to be made, and adding another veteran to the mix.
Going back to 3x/week starting next week.
Let’s talk about Zion, learning how to win, difficult but necessary decisions to be made, and adding another veteran to the mix.
Going back to 3x/week starting next week.
Pelicans Past the Breaking Point: Zion’s Future, Late-Game Failures & the Chris Paul Question
YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media
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December 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Live at 6pm CT
Let’s talk about Zion, learning how to win, difficult but necessary decisions to be made, and adding another veteran to the mix.
Going back to 3x/week starting next week.
Let’s talk about Zion, learning how to win, difficult but necessary decisions to be made, and adding another veteran to the mix.
Going back to 3x/week starting next week.
Before the Pelicans take on the Grizzlies, check out The Post Up on YouTube. What’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and early trade talk.
Live at 6pm CT
Live at 6pm CT
Pelicans Early-Season Rollercoaster: What’s Working, What’s Not & Trey Murphy Trade Talk
YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media
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November 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Before the Pelicans take on the Grizzlies, check out The Post Up on YouTube. What’s gone right, what’s gone wrong, and early trade talk.
Live at 6pm CT
Live at 6pm CT
Six losses in a row. Borrego takes over.
Are the Pelicans nearing a breaking point? We’re talking all of it live at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Are the Pelicans nearing a breaking point? We’re talking all of it live at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Interim Coach, Broken Momentum: Are the Pelicans Headed for a Full Reset?
The Pelicans have dropped their sixth straight game, and James Borrego (0-2 as interim head coach) is facing one of the toughest challenges of his career. In today’s live episode of The Post Up, we br...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Six losses in a row. Borrego takes over.
Are the Pelicans nearing a breaking point? We’re talking all of it live at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Are the Pelicans nearing a breaking point? We’re talking all of it live at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Willie Green has to have ALL of the bad records before he leaves.
November 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Willie Green has to have ALL of the bad records before he leaves.
Teams are averaging 124.2 ppg against the Pelicans during this losing streak.
The 2019-20 Pelicans opened the season 0-4, allowing 120 or more in each of those games, but stopped the bleeding in game 5.
The 2019-20 Pelicans opened the season 0-4, allowing 120 or more in each of those games, but stopped the bleeding in game 5.
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Teams are averaging 124.2 ppg against the Pelicans during this losing streak.
The 2019-20 Pelicans opened the season 0-4, allowing 120 or more in each of those games, but stopped the bleeding in game 5.
The 2019-20 Pelicans opened the season 0-4, allowing 120 or more in each of those games, but stopped the bleeding in game 5.
The Pelicans fall to 0-5 after a 126-124 loss to the Clippers. They extend their losing streak to 12 games, one shy of tying the team record, set during the 2019-20 season.
Opponents have scored at least 120 pts in all 5 games. That is the first time in team history that has happened.
Opponents have scored at least 120 pts in all 5 games. That is the first time in team history that has happened.
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The Pelicans fall to 0-5 after a 126-124 loss to the Clippers. They extend their losing streak to 12 games, one shy of tying the team record, set during the 2019-20 season.
Opponents have scored at least 120 pts in all 5 games. That is the first time in team history that has happened.
Opponents have scored at least 120 pts in all 5 games. That is the first time in team history that has happened.
Other losing streak notes:
Home losing streaks by Willie Green:
5: 2x
6-7: 3x
Home winning streaks:
5: 2x
6-7: 1
Road losing streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
8-9: 2x (including a current 8-game streak)
10+: 1x (15-games, tying the franchise record)
Road win streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
Home losing streaks by Willie Green:
5: 2x
6-7: 3x
Home winning streaks:
5: 2x
6-7: 1
Road losing streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
8-9: 2x (including a current 8-game streak)
10+: 1x (15-games, tying the franchise record)
Road win streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
October 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Other losing streak notes:
Home losing streaks by Willie Green:
5: 2x
6-7: 3x
Home winning streaks:
5: 2x
6-7: 1
Road losing streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
8-9: 2x (including a current 8-game streak)
10+: 1x (15-games, tying the franchise record)
Road win streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
Home losing streaks by Willie Green:
5: 2x
6-7: 3x
Home winning streaks:
5: 2x
6-7: 1
Road losing streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
8-9: 2x (including a current 8-game streak)
10+: 1x (15-games, tying the franchise record)
Road win streaks:
5: 1x
6-7: 2x
Reposted by David Grubb
BASH: You all found ways to pay the military and WIC. But why are you drawing the line now on 40 million Americans who literally will not be able to eat with govt assistance?
MIKE JOHNSON: If we had a contingency fund we could use, that would be done.
BASH: They say that's not what the law shows
MIKE JOHNSON: If we had a contingency fund we could use, that would be done.
BASH: They say that's not what the law shows
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
BASH: You all found ways to pay the military and WIC. But why are you drawing the line now on 40 million Americans who literally will not be able to eat with govt assistance?
MIKE JOHNSON: If we had a contingency fund we could use, that would be done.
BASH: They say that's not what the law shows
MIKE JOHNSON: If we had a contingency fund we could use, that would be done.
BASH: They say that's not what the law shows
According to reports, the Pelicans are in serious discussions about Willie Green’s future. My question: What’s to discuss?
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
According to reports, the Pelicans are in serious discussions about Willie Green’s future. My question: What’s to discuss?
Reposted by David Grubb
Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
Since 2012, 8 teams have fired their coach in fewer than 25 games. Of the 8, only 2 made the postseason:
2012-13 LAL: Mike Brown fired after 1-4 start, Lakers finish 45-37.
2015-16 HOU: Kevin McHale started 4-7 before the Rockets finished 41-41
Cont’d
2012-13 LAL: Mike Brown fired after 1-4 start, Lakers finish 45-37.
2015-16 HOU: Kevin McHale started 4-7 before the Rockets finished 41-41
Cont’d
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Since 2012, 8 teams have fired their coach in fewer than 25 games. Of the 8, only 2 made the postseason:
2012-13 LAL: Mike Brown fired after 1-4 start, Lakers finish 45-37.
2015-16 HOU: Kevin McHale started 4-7 before the Rockets finished 41-41
Cont’d
2012-13 LAL: Mike Brown fired after 1-4 start, Lakers finish 45-37.
2015-16 HOU: Kevin McHale started 4-7 before the Rockets finished 41-41
Cont’d
How bad are the Pelicans this season?
The red numbers are every area the Pelicans are WORSE than they were last year.
Only Zion and Yves, who’ve both played only 2 games, have a positive +/- and net rating.
This team is slower than last season’s team. Everything is bad.
The red numbers are every area the Pelicans are WORSE than they were last year.
Only Zion and Yves, who’ve both played only 2 games, have a positive +/- and net rating.
This team is slower than last season’s team. Everything is bad.
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
How bad are the Pelicans this season?
The red numbers are every area the Pelicans are WORSE than they were last year.
Only Zion and Yves, who’ve both played only 2 games, have a positive +/- and net rating.
This team is slower than last season’s team. Everything is bad.
The red numbers are every area the Pelicans are WORSE than they were last year.
Only Zion and Yves, who’ve both played only 2 games, have a positive +/- and net rating.
This team is slower than last season’s team. Everything is bad.
The Pelicans are 0-3, Zion just missed his first game, and Trey Murphy & Jordan Poole can’t find their shot.
Can they turn it around before facing the Nuggets on Wednesday?
We’re breaking it all down LIVE at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Can they turn it around before facing the Nuggets on Wednesday?
We’re breaking it all down LIVE at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Panic Time Already? Pelicans Fall to 0-3 | Zion Sits, Trey & Poole Struggle | Rebound vs Denver?
YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media
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October 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Pelicans are 0-3, Zion just missed his first game, and Trey Murphy & Jordan Poole can’t find their shot.
Can they turn it around before facing the Nuggets on Wednesday?
We’re breaking it all down LIVE at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Can they turn it around before facing the Nuggets on Wednesday?
We’re breaking it all down LIVE at 6pm CT on The Post Up.
Reposted by David Grubb
New in PN: @gelliottmorris.com on Trump's dire polling
"Trump has the unique problem that he started off a lot lower than other presidents. So as he loses ground — and he has lost ground at about the normal clip — he just continues to be worse and worse than every other president before him."
"Trump has the unique problem that he started off a lot lower than other presidents. So as he loses ground — and he has lost ground at about the normal clip — he just continues to be worse and worse than every other president before him."
G. Elliot Morris on Trump's dire polling
"He just continues to be worse and worse than every other president before him."
www.publicnotice.co
October 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
New in PN: @gelliottmorris.com on Trump's dire polling
"Trump has the unique problem that he started off a lot lower than other presidents. So as he loses ground — and he has lost ground at about the normal clip — he just continues to be worse and worse than every other president before him."
"Trump has the unique problem that he started off a lot lower than other presidents. So as he loses ground — and he has lost ground at about the normal clip — he just continues to be worse and worse than every other president before him."
The Pelicans’ problems are not individual, they are systemic.
After 2 games, they avg just 29.5 3PA. They’re 21st in 3P%, 25th in asts, 28th in DREB%, and 19th in ORTG.
The Pelicans right now are nothing more than a glossier version of the team they were a year ago.
After 2 games, they avg just 29.5 3PA. They’re 21st in 3P%, 25th in asts, 28th in DREB%, and 19th in ORTG.
The Pelicans right now are nothing more than a glossier version of the team they were a year ago.
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Pelicans’ problems are not individual, they are systemic.
After 2 games, they avg just 29.5 3PA. They’re 21st in 3P%, 25th in asts, 28th in DREB%, and 19th in ORTG.
The Pelicans right now are nothing more than a glossier version of the team they were a year ago.
After 2 games, they avg just 29.5 3PA. They’re 21st in 3P%, 25th in asts, 28th in DREB%, and 19th in ORTG.
The Pelicans right now are nothing more than a glossier version of the team they were a year ago.
The last time the Pelicans started 0-3?
2021.
They picked up their first win in game four at Minnesota before finishing the season 36-46.
New Orleans has started 0-3 5x, winning 36 games or less in each season.
The average losing streak to start those years: 5.8 games.
2021.
They picked up their first win in game four at Minnesota before finishing the season 36-46.
New Orleans has started 0-3 5x, winning 36 games or less in each season.
The average losing streak to start those years: 5.8 games.
October 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The last time the Pelicans started 0-3?
2021.
They picked up their first win in game four at Minnesota before finishing the season 36-46.
New Orleans has started 0-3 5x, winning 36 games or less in each season.
The average losing streak to start those years: 5.8 games.
2021.
They picked up their first win in game four at Minnesota before finishing the season 36-46.
New Orleans has started 0-3 5x, winning 36 games or less in each season.
The average losing streak to start those years: 5.8 games.
Halftime
NOP: 67
MEM: 56
👍🏽
Overall tempo
Jordan Poole’s offense
Herb Jones’ everything
3P shooting from starters (6-13)
Turnovers (+6)
Rebounding (+1)
16 FTA (Avg 21.9 last season)
👎🏽
The bench
Only 11 assists on 24 makes
Pts off turnovers: -6
Fast break points: -3
NOP: 67
MEM: 56
👍🏽
Overall tempo
Jordan Poole’s offense
Herb Jones’ everything
3P shooting from starters (6-13)
Turnovers (+6)
Rebounding (+1)
16 FTA (Avg 21.9 last season)
👎🏽
The bench
Only 11 assists on 24 makes
Pts off turnovers: -6
Fast break points: -3
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Halftime
NOP: 67
MEM: 56
👍🏽
Overall tempo
Jordan Poole’s offense
Herb Jones’ everything
3P shooting from starters (6-13)
Turnovers (+6)
Rebounding (+1)
16 FTA (Avg 21.9 last season)
👎🏽
The bench
Only 11 assists on 24 makes
Pts off turnovers: -6
Fast break points: -3
NOP: 67
MEM: 56
👍🏽
Overall tempo
Jordan Poole’s offense
Herb Jones’ everything
3P shooting from starters (6-13)
Turnovers (+6)
Rebounding (+1)
16 FTA (Avg 21.9 last season)
👎🏽
The bench
Only 11 assists on 24 makes
Pts off turnovers: -6
Fast break points: -3
Willie Green is 3-1 to start the season in his career w/ 3 straight victories, including a road win over the Grizzlies to start the ‘23-24 season.
The big question is about the Pelicans’ first 10 games, where he’s 13-27 (.325) over his career vs 148-180 (.451) overall.
The big question is about the Pelicans’ first 10 games, where he’s 13-27 (.325) over his career vs 148-180 (.451) overall.
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Willie Green is 3-1 to start the season in his career w/ 3 straight victories, including a road win over the Grizzlies to start the ‘23-24 season.
The big question is about the Pelicans’ first 10 games, where he’s 13-27 (.325) over his career vs 148-180 (.451) overall.
The big question is about the Pelicans’ first 10 games, where he’s 13-27 (.325) over his career vs 148-180 (.451) overall.
The Pelicans get a limited Grizzlies front court tonight, but the real problem for the Pelicans has been Ja Morant.
Over his last 8 games vs New Orleans he’s scored 30+ five times (30.0 ppg).
The Pels are 2-8 over their last 10 vs Memphis, but 0-6 when Ja has played.
Over his last 8 games vs New Orleans he’s scored 30+ five times (30.0 ppg).
The Pels are 2-8 over their last 10 vs Memphis, but 0-6 when Ja has played.
October 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Pelicans get a limited Grizzlies front court tonight, but the real problem for the Pelicans has been Ja Morant.
Over his last 8 games vs New Orleans he’s scored 30+ five times (30.0 ppg).
The Pels are 2-8 over their last 10 vs Memphis, but 0-6 when Ja has played.
Over his last 8 games vs New Orleans he’s scored 30+ five times (30.0 ppg).
The Pels are 2-8 over their last 10 vs Memphis, but 0-6 when Ja has played.
🚨 LIVE at 6pm CT!
It’s my full Pelicans Season Preview on The Post Up!
🏀 Zion’s readiness
🧠 Willie Green’s growth
⚖️ Strengths & concerns
🌄 Where the Pels stand in the West
Join the convo & drop your predictions
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It’s my full Pelicans Season Preview on The Post Up!
🏀 Zion’s readiness
🧠 Willie Green’s growth
⚖️ Strengths & concerns
🌄 Where the Pels stand in the West
Join the convo & drop your predictions
🔗: youtube.com/@bootkreweme...
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
🚨 LIVE at 6pm CT!
It’s my full Pelicans Season Preview on The Post Up!
🏀 Zion’s readiness
🧠 Willie Green’s growth
⚖️ Strengths & concerns
🌄 Where the Pels stand in the West
Join the convo & drop your predictions
🔗: youtube.com/@bootkreweme...
It’s my full Pelicans Season Preview on The Post Up!
🏀 Zion’s readiness
🧠 Willie Green’s growth
⚖️ Strengths & concerns
🌄 Where the Pels stand in the West
Join the convo & drop your predictions
🔗: youtube.com/@bootkreweme...