Pels release Gal Mekel

Hearing that New Orleans have released point guard Gal Mekel. Pelicans hopeful the Israeli floor general clears waivers.

— David Pick (@IAmDPick) December 19, 2014

Makes sense. I wouldn't be surprised if we go after Nelson. Also possible we bring Russ back too now.

We didn't give 'Ol Gal a chance.



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JK. We did. He just wasn't must aside from passing.

Nelson will a be Pelican...Real soon

Someone's gonna have to fill me in. Why would the Pels be "hopeful the Israeli floor general clears waivers" after releasing him? Is it a contract thing? Seems to me he was already on a minimum contract.

What? I liked Mekel the games that has played, very good passer. Nelson? Yes i would like, veteran that can help in a young team.

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Originally Posted by Tomdda

Someone's gonna have to fill me in. Why would the Pels be "hopeful the Israeli floor general clears waivers" after releasing him? Is it a contract thing? Seems to me he was already on a minimum contract.

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I'm guessing so we can bring him back if we need.

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Originally Posted by SaintPelican225

Nelson will a be Pelican...Real soon

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Gut feeling or "inside info"?

I'm hoping they are clearing space for another trade or pickup. What about Royce White? Sign for the min and we could leave him close to home. I liked him coming out of college. I know he has a thing for flying.

Will Boston release Nelson?

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Pelicans hopeful the Israeli floor general clears waivers.

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That makes me believe that we'll bring him back if he clears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc

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I'm hoping they are clearing space for another trade or pickup. What about Royce White? Sign for the min and we could leave him close to home. I liked him coming out of college. I know he has a thing for flying.

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Originally Posted by DroopyDawg

Will Boston release Nelson?

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Ainge is trying to get rid of:

Wallace
Nelson
Crowder
Green

Most likely a release if they can't throw him in a trade.

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Originally Posted by Caffeinedisastr

Ainge is trying to get rid of:

Wallace
Nelson
Crowder
Green

Most likely a release if they can't throw him in a trade.

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unless nelson is released he cant be traded again until february right before the deadline

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Will Boston release Nelson?

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Not if they can get something for him. He doesn't want to be there that's for sure.

Expect a trade or pick up folks, they are clearing space for a reason. Expect something to happen TODAY

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Originally Posted by Silverfoxx

Expect a trade or pick up folks, they are clearing space for a reason. Expect something to happen TODAY

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This is what I expect.

I have no idea who or what Demps is doing with that roster spot. But he wanted it today for a reason, one he likely already has lined up.

— David Fisher (@usnfish) December 19, 2014

@usnfish 2 months til trade deadline, & you can only aggregate new player's salary after 2 months. I expect a move very, very soon.

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) December 19, 2014

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Originally Posted by WhoDatPelican

I have no idea who or what Demps is doing with that roster spot. But he wanted it today for a reason, one he likely already has lined up.

— David Fisher (@usnfish) December 19, 2014

@usnfish 2 months til trade deadline, & you can only aggregate new player's salary after 2 months. I expect a move very, very soon.

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) December 19, 2014

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The drama commences...

Well cool. Let's see what happens. My body is ready. . .

This makes me mad, not Mekel being cut because that guy was garbage, but that Salmons wasn't cut with him! Seriously Dell and Monty are trolling the Pelicans fan base so hard with this Salmons crap, it's a sick joke.

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This makes me mad, not Mekel being cut because that guy was garbage, but that Salmons wasn't cut with him! Seriously Dell and Monty are trolling the Pelicans fan base so hard with this Salmons crap, it's a sick joke.

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Mekel was non guaranteed. Salmons is guaranteed. This is the reason.

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This makes me mad, not Mekel being cut because that guy was garbage, but that Salmons wasn't cut with him! Seriously Dell and Monty are trolling the Pelicans fan base so hard with this Salmons crap, it's a sick joke.

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I think it's a given that Salmons will not be with us longer. He'd be a decent filler in a trade. Stay tuned.

Thought Mekel would stick around. Got to be a reason for this move, like another move coming.

I originally thought 100% signing a new guy like Cunningham or Mekel, which I was for since Mekel seemed to be out of the rotation anyhow. But the idea that we are hoping he clears waivers is super interesting. Perhaps we are looking at making a trade and needed a roster spot to bring in more than we send out? Then, we could waive one of the new guys and hopefully bring back Mekel?

Who knows. I still think it's probably just bringing in a new min. guy but it's food for thought.

Making room for kd guys, he'll come cheap now that he's just got injured

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Gut feeling or "inside info"?

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Gut.....Played with Ryno...friends with Reke and Salmons. ..Philly connection

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Originally Posted by Mythrol

Gut feeling or "inside info"?

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Gut.....Played with Ryno...friends with Reke and Salmons. ..Philly connection

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Gut.....Played with Ryno...friends with Reke and Salmons. ..Philly connection

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Oh that's cool. You don't happen to be MM's buddy are you?

Mekel move was partially financial, have not ruled out bringing him back. Him coming in stirred the pot, though that was not intended.

— Bourbon Street Shots (@BourbonStShots) December 19, 2014

Coach also said of Mekel that they brought Mekel in to get a look, are going in a different direction, but liked what he brought to the team

— Bourbon Street Shots (@BourbonStShots) December 19, 2014

I liked Mekel a lot. I thought he lit a fire under Rivers butt and had the second unit humming. I honestly am shocked that it seems we are just dumping him with no intention to bring him back.

Chances are if it seems like something is about to happen, it won't. This is how it always is with us. Pelicans, like the Saints, are super lowkey and unpredictable. That's no coincidence considering that they're run by the same regime.

i think we cut him to make room for lebron

but seriously, if a move is happening i can't wait to find out what, Dell is a master as trading, I like every trade he has done just about.

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i think we cut him to make room for lebron

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Lebron off the bench? :D

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Originally Posted by Zolinho

Lebron off the bench? :D

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Cunningham>Lebron

lmao

Nelson for the water or the fish.

I wonder what Dell will do with his chrystal ball, "Mekel Mekle High, Mekel Hiney ho...

So no move?


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I wonder what Dell will do with his chrystal ball, "Mekel Mekle High, Mekel Hiney ho...

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Can't believe I missed this comment. You win 1000 Internets.