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Chris Dodson

Job Title:
Beat Reporter, New Orleans Pelicans
Expertise:
New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, NFL
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Education:

Florida Southern College

Past Work:

Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Sports Business Classroom

Chris Dodson is a New Orleans Pelicans beat reporter for ClutchPoints. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.

Kansas State football low-key admits fear of early ESPN Tulane showdownKansas State is sending mixed signals going into an ESPN-slated revenge game against the Group of Five powerhouse Tulane Green Wave.Chris Dodson ·
Kansas State Wildcats running back Dylan Edwards (3) makes a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.
Memphis basketball's Penny Hardaway makes another drastic move amid offseasonPenny Hardaway is not done clearing out space and handing out promotions amid a slew of departures from the Memphis basketball program.Chris Dodson ·
Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway
Predicting Blazers' record after 2024-25 season schedule releaseThe Blazers have one of the toughest NBA schedules this season, and it's time to make predictions for their record.Chris Dodson ·
Blazers logo as the background Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan, Shaedon Sharpe featured
Why Blazers must still believe in Scoot Henderson’s All-Star potentialThe Trail Blazers still have plenty of reasons to believe Scoot Henderson's All-Star potential can bloom in the Rose City.Chris Dodson ·
Blazers logo as the background. Scoot Henderson fighting through the thorns on a bundle of roses. (Portland is the Rose City) Perhaps a broken vase that says All-Star would help tie in the Headline.
Brandon Ingram drops cryptic post about 'value' amid Pelicans contract dramaBrandon Ingram sent a subtle social media message about a man's value to EVP David Griffin and the Pelicans.Chris Dodson ·
Brandon Ingram and David Griffin back to back of each other
What Pelicans can learn from players-only training campThe Pelicans will learn a lot about the new locker room in their first unofficial training camp since acquiring Dejounte Murray.Chris Dodson ·
Pelicans Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram on one side, Trey Murphy and Herb Jones on the other
Why Herb Jones' contract with Pelicans is best in NBAThe Pelicans can lay claim to having the best contract in the league now that Herb Jones is an established NBA All-Defense talent.Chris Dodson ·
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones (5) pressures Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena.
Exclusive: Trey Jemison not taking shot with Pelicans for grantedThe Pelicans brought Trey Jemison back to shore up the bench and the big man is running with the opportunity next to Zion Williamson.Chris Dodson ·
Trey Jemison and Zion Williamson arm wrestling with a 'Starting Lineup' sheet close by.
Exclusive: Daeqwon Plowden's path to history with WarriorsDaeqwon Plowden gave ClutchPoints an inside look into how the reserve navigated a path to history with Steph Curry's Warriors.Chris Dodson ·
Daeqwon Plowdon and Steph Curry making a lego trophy, Golden State Warriors
Raptors bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule releaseWith the 2024-25 NBA schedule officially being released, now is the perfect time for our bold Toronto Raptors predictions.Chris Dodson ·
Raptors RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick with bold predictions in front of them
Why Pelicans latest free agent signing can replace Naji MarshallThe Pelicans waited out the market and might have found a cheaper, more productive bench option upgrade to replace Naji Marshall.Chris Dodson ·
A UFC/boxing-styled bill/banner advertising a fight as the theme with Javonte "The Guillotine' Green vs. Naji 'The Knife' Marshall as the Main Event. Maybe even put a tiny Knife in Naji's hand and a small guillotine in Green's corner.
Trail Blazers bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule releaseChauncey Billups and the Trail Blazers are hoping for a far better version of Scoot Henderson during the 2024-25 NBA season.Chris Dodson ·
4 players with Stats Stamps and a ? to tease the prediction. Blazers Logo or court as the background. Scoot Henderson - MIP ? Deandre Ayton - All-Star ? Shaedon Sharpe - 3P% ? Donovan Clingan - ROTY ?
How Pelicans can make Brandon Ingram work next seasonThe Pelicans will spend a lot of time during training camp on figuring out how to make Brandon Ingram work in their new offense.Chris Dodson ·
Brandon Ingram being giving a "Work Order" by Pels EVP David Griffin and Willie Green.
Predicting Grizzlies' record after 2024-25 season schedule releaseFans of the Grizzlies should have plenty to cheer for as Ja Morant returns to lead one of the NBA's most dangerous squads.Chris Dodson ·
Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and Jaren Jackson Jr. with a huge Grizzlies logo background.
Grizzlies bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule releaseThe Grizzlies have got a great foundation to help Ja Morant ease back into the NBA MVP conversation this season.Chris Dodson ·
4 Players with a Stats Stampe over each. Add a question mark to tease the prediction.
Predicting Rockets' record after 2024-25 season schedule releaseEveryone from fans to fancy suits at the sportsbooks has a wild opinion on how the Rockets will fare this season.Chris Dodson ·
Rockets Reed Sheppard, Jalen Green and Ime Udoka next to a literal rocket ship.
Rockets bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule releaseIme Udoka has high expectatons for the Rockets now that Reed Sheppard is running with Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun.Chris Dodson ·
Rockets Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green with bold predictions in front of them
Pelicans bold predictions after 2024-25 season schedule releaseThe Pelicans will need to hit these benchmarks over the next 82 games or risk hitting the exits during the NBA's 2024-25 season..Chris Dodson ·
Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram, and Dejounte Murray with Willie Green of the Pelicans
Predicting Pelicans' record after 2024-25 season schedule releaseThe Pelicans know the path to the NBA Playoffs now that the 2024-25 NBA slate has been released, but do they have the fuel to make a run?Chris Dodson ·
Zion Williamson, David Griffin, Dejounte Murray all on a Mardi Gras parade float.
Pelicans top 10 games that will define 2024-25 seasonThe Pelicans are eyeing these ten games on the 2024-25 NBA schedule as they will play a big part in defining the season's success.Chris Dodson ·
Pelicans Zion Wiliamson next to Lakers LeBron James, Grizzlies Ja Morant and Spurs Victor Wembanyama
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray 'upgrade' depends on perspectiveThe Pelicans found a talent upgrade for the locker room but the front office might not have gained as much ground as previously thought.Chris Dodson ·
Dejounte Murray and Willie Green whispering in a corner. Make these two guys seem a little bit smaller than the other group. Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, and Steph Curry with smiles, laughing or pointing at Green and Murray.