New Orleans Pelicans

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 22: Alvin Gentry the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans gives instructions to his team against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to start the year off 1-0 vs. Toronto Raptors

New Orleans Pelicans: Predicting the record without Zion Williamson

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New Orleans Pelicans: Three things we’d like to see vs. New York Knicks

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a game against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Two players that need to step up with Zion out

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Josh Hart #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Josh Hart has been the odd man out

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up before a preseason game against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson has proven he can be a rookie all-star

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 09: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the third quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-101. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Don’t be shocked if J.J. Redick is used as trade bait

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Lonzo Ball #2 talk during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: This isn’t an illusion, the Pelicans are the real deal

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: JJ Redick #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans passes around Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Players that need a good game vs. Spurs

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Alvin Gentry of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 2018 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Who has stood out the most in preseason thus far?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 05: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Toronto Raptors in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 5, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Raptors defeated the 76ers 101-96. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: What we’d like to see vs. Utah Jazz

MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: What we liked, loved and hated vs. Chicago Bulls

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Skal Labissiere #7 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 2018 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Two breakout players that can take elevate Pels

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up on the court before a semifinal game of the 2019 NBA Summer League against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Positive takeaways from preseason opener

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) 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 will pull off a feat that’s only been done four times

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 30: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a photo during Media Day at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on September 30, 2019 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Why are we making a big deal about Zion Williamson’s height?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 06: Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why the New Orleans Pelicans are a better playoff option than the Spurs

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 27: Josh Hart #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) 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: Don’t sleep on Josh Hart this year

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a photo during Media Day at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on September 30, 2019 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Lonzo Ball is going to win over all of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 29: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a between the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans don’t deserve to be called a rebuild

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 09: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Smoothie King Center on January 09, 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: Let’s not get too hyped over Jrue Holiday

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts with Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on March 18, 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why the New Orleans Pelicans can beat out Dallas Mavericks for playoffs

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz reacts in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on November 17, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: The unthought-of value of Derrick Favors

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 27: Darius Miller #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a shot against the Brooklyn Nets at the Smoothie King Center on December 27, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Three players to target after Darius Miller exception

DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 02: Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on March 02, 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 can have two all-stars this season

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 19: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball in a NBA game against the Golden State Warriors at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: The one thing NOLA will be the best at in 2019

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 05: NBA player Lonzo Ball attends a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Why Lonzo Ball should start