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.
LIVE SHOW: QUEEN, DUMARS, BORREGO
YouTube video by In The N.O.
youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If you hear boos at tonight's Pelicans game, it isn't the home crowd. There's a large contingent of Atlanta fans
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If you hear boos at tonight's Pelicans game, it isn't the home crowd. There's a large contingent of Atlanta fans
Derik Queen ladies and gentlemen
November 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Derik Queen ladies and gentlemen
Fears and Queen this first quarter going crazy
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Fears and Queen this first quarter going crazy
UPDATE: A team representative contacted In The N.O. after the story was published to clarify that they do not list ANY consultants in the team directory as per team policy.
Initially the team had commented Dumars' omission would be corrected.
Story updated to reflect this.
Initially the team had commented Dumars' omission would be corrected.
Story updated to reflect this.
NEW: For weeks, a mysterious figure was embedded in the Pelicans' inner circle. The team now confirms Jordan Dumars, son of EVP Joe Dumars, is a "Basketball Operations Consultant."
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
The Pelicans' New Basketball Operations Consultant
As Troy Weaver runs day-to-day operations, the unexplained involvement of Joe Dumars' son adds a new layer of ambiguity to the team's chain of command
intheno.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
UPDATE: A team representative contacted In The N.O. after the story was published to clarify that they do not list ANY consultants in the team directory as per team policy.
Initially the team had commented Dumars' omission would be corrected.
Story updated to reflect this.
Initially the team had commented Dumars' omission would be corrected.
Story updated to reflect this.
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Sometimes life is a bit too on the nose.
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Sometimes life is a bit too on the nose.
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Who has more trade value?
Ja Morant
Lamelo Ball
Trae Young?
Ja Morant
Lamelo Ball
Trae Young?
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Who has more trade value?
Ja Morant
Lamelo Ball
Trae Young?
Ja Morant
Lamelo Ball
Trae Young?
The Pelicans should trade for Lamelo. Just double down on all this with the upside of a 5% chance of being must watch TV every night
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Pelicans should trade for Lamelo. Just double down on all this with the upside of a 5% chance of being must watch TV every night
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Shamit’s coverage of the Pelicans is the best reporting I’ve ever seen on the business side of the organization, up there with any coverage of private business in New Orleans.
NEW: For weeks, a mysterious figure was embedded in the Pelicans' inner circle. The team now confirms Jordan Dumars, son of EVP Joe Dumars, is a "Basketball Operations Consultant."
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
The Pelicans' New Basketball Operations Consultant
As Troy Weaver runs day-to-day operations, the unexplained involvement of Joe Dumars' son adds a new layer of ambiguity to the team's chain of command
intheno.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Shamit’s coverage of the Pelicans is the best reporting I’ve ever seen on the business side of the organization, up there with any coverage of private business in New Orleans.
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Props to people like Shamit and Scott Kushner for bringing things like this to the forefront of the conversation.
Guys like Derik Queen and Tyler Shough are seemingly nice little distractions in the meantime, but there is so much rot at the top of the Nola sports franchises dooming them long-term.
Guys like Derik Queen and Tyler Shough are seemingly nice little distractions in the meantime, but there is so much rot at the top of the Nola sports franchises dooming them long-term.
NEW: For weeks, a mysterious figure was embedded in the Pelicans' inner circle. The team now confirms Jordan Dumars, son of EVP Joe Dumars, is a "Basketball Operations Consultant."
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
The Pelicans' New Basketball Operations Consultant
As Troy Weaver runs day-to-day operations, the unexplained involvement of Joe Dumars' son adds a new layer of ambiguity to the team's chain of command
intheno.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Props to people like Shamit and Scott Kushner for bringing things like this to the forefront of the conversation.
Guys like Derik Queen and Tyler Shough are seemingly nice little distractions in the meantime, but there is so much rot at the top of the Nola sports franchises dooming them long-term.
Guys like Derik Queen and Tyler Shough are seemingly nice little distractions in the meantime, but there is so much rot at the top of the Nola sports franchises dooming them long-term.
NEW: For weeks, a mysterious figure was embedded in the Pelicans' inner circle. The team now confirms Jordan Dumars, son of EVP Joe Dumars, is a "Basketball Operations Consultant."
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
The Pelicans' New Basketball Operations Consultant
As Troy Weaver runs day-to-day operations, the unexplained involvement of Joe Dumars' son adds a new layer of ambiguity to the team's chain of command
intheno.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
NEW: For weeks, a mysterious figure was embedded in the Pelicans' inner circle. The team now confirms Jordan Dumars, son of EVP Joe Dumars, is a "Basketball Operations Consultant."
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
My story on the opaque power structure in NOLA:
intheno.substack.com/p/pelicans-c...
30-9-4-2-2 for Derik Queen in Zion Williamson's first game back
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
30-9-4-2-2 for Derik Queen in Zion Williamson's first game back
I have been telling listeners to the pod that Dumars is only in the supervisory role while it's actually Weaver who is calling the shots and running the day to day. The future coaching search will illuminate this in a big way if things don't change.
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I have been telling listeners to the pod that Dumars is only in the supervisory role while it's actually Weaver who is calling the shots and running the day to day. The future coaching search will illuminate this in a big way if things don't change.
John is telling you what we have all been wondering: Joe Dumars is largely checked out when it comes to team day to day operations. He's handed the keys over to Troy Weaver and is collecting a handsome check.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Who's to blame for the Pelicans' dysfunction? Plus, scouting AJ Dybantsa
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
John is telling you what we have all been wondering: Joe Dumars is largely checked out when it comes to team day to day operations. He's handed the keys over to Troy Weaver and is collecting a handsome check.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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Fuck Patrick Beverly, forever, and get this girl outta this home NOW!
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Fuck Patrick Beverly, forever, and get this girl outta this home NOW!
Fanbase temperature check
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Fanbase temperature check
Pelicans give up a franchise record 49 points in the first quarter
November 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Pelicans give up a franchise record 49 points in the first quarter
Early JB timeout
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Early JB timeout
James Borrego was introduced as interim head coach, to cheers
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
James Borrego was introduced as interim head coach, to cheers
Pelicans are starting Fears, Murphy, Jones, Bey, and Queen
November 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Pelicans are starting Fears, Murphy, Jones, Bey, and Queen
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On the latest @intheno.bsky.social, @fearthebrown.bsky.social, @masonginsberg.bsky.social and I discussed:
• Willie Green’s dismissal
• James Borrego’s initial press conference as interim Head Coach
• Questions from the LIVE audience
Tap in!
• Willie Green’s dismissal
• James Borrego’s initial press conference as interim Head Coach
• Questions from the LIVE audience
Tap in!
LIVE SHOW: WILLIE GREEN FIRED
YouTube video by In The N.O.
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On the latest @intheno.bsky.social, @fearthebrown.bsky.social, @masonginsberg.bsky.social and I discussed:
• Willie Green’s dismissal
• James Borrego’s initial press conference as interim Head Coach
• Questions from the LIVE audience
Tap in!
• Willie Green’s dismissal
• James Borrego’s initial press conference as interim Head Coach
• Questions from the LIVE audience
Tap in!
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Big day in Pelicans land. I'll be attending practice later to see if we get Dumars or just Borrego. We'll do a live podcast around 3p in the afternoon.
Meanwhile check out these two pieces I wrote.
1) on Gayle Benson
intheno.substack.com/p/most-power...
Meanwhile check out these two pieces I wrote.
1) on Gayle Benson
intheno.substack.com/p/most-power...
Most Powerful Woman In Sports Doesn’t Know What Else She Can Do
"I can't do any more," says the owner, as her franchises do less with every season
intheno.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Big day in Pelicans land. I'll be attending practice later to see if we get Dumars or just Borrego. We'll do a live podcast around 3p in the afternoon.
Meanwhile check out these two pieces I wrote.
1) on Gayle Benson
intheno.substack.com/p/most-power...
Meanwhile check out these two pieces I wrote.
1) on Gayle Benson
intheno.substack.com/p/most-power...
