Dennis Allen will soon be named as the 11th head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The announcement isn’t a tremendous surprise considering Allen’s long history with the team. Host of Locked on Saints Ross Jackson, says Allen understands the culture of this team better than any other candidate the Saints spoke with, and that resonated with Mickey Loomis and the rest of the front office.
Cut 20 (24) “…into their decision.”
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Multiple sources are reporting that the New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers on a blockbuster trade that would send Josh Hart, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Tomas Satoransky, Didi Louzada, and a trio of picks to Portland for CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr., and Tony Snell. The Pels host the Rockets tonight.
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After getting off to the program’s best start in 20 years, the LSU men’s basketball team is stuck in a downward spiral, losing six of its last seven games, including three straight. The Tigers will try to pull out of their dive Tuesday night in College Station against Texas A&M. LSU beat the Aggies 70-64 for its last win, but coach Will Wade says the Tigers have to play a lot better than they have to get this victory.
Cut 16 (22) “…on the road.”
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The LSU women took care of business on the road last night, beating Ole Miss 68-64. Khayla Pointer posted the second triple-double of her career with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Faustine Aifuwa added 20 points and 14 rebounds. With the win, the Tigers move into a tie for third place in the SEC standings.
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