New Orleans Pelicans

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings is congratulated by Richaun Holmes #22 after he scored against the Melbourne United at Golden 1 Center on October 16, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 15: Nikola Jokic ##15 of the Denver Nuggets drives against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on December 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide for Christmas Day

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 16: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers sits on the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on December 16, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Portland Trail Blazers

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 04, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Golden State Warriors

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 11: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates a second half basket with teammates while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 11, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota won the game 120-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 06: Garrett Temple #17 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide in Nets rematch

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic drives around Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on November 25, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Orlando Magic

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Philadelphia 76ers

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Potential trade partners for JJ Redick

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 04, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Milwaukee Bucks

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 25: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks on the court during introductions prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center on October 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: It’s time to worry about Zion Williamson’s injury

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 01: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons is introduced prior to playing the San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Detroit Pistons

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Why tanking won’t ever be an option

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 04: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 04, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide in third showdown vs. Mavericks

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The New Orleans Pelicans are right to load manage Zion Williamson

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 02: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns brings the ball up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 02, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide in Phoenix Suns rematch

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 25: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center on October 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: We must be patient with Lonzo Ball

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 01, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide in Dallas Mavericks rematch

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: In hindsight, we shouldn’t be surprised

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Alvin Gentry of the New Orleans Pelicansreacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Thunder, again

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball over Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram has not yet earned a new contract

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is congratulated by Nerlens Noel #9 and Terrance Ferguson #23 after they beat the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on November 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide in rematch vs. Thunder

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 27: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball over Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Smoothie King Center on November 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans showed a lot of promising signs in loss to Lakers

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 12: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 123-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Betting guide vs. Los Angeles Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans do not stand a chance against the Lakers