New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: 5 options for pick No. 40 in 2017 NBA Draft

New Orleans Pelicans: Analyzing Alvin Gentry’s recent comments (Pt. 2)

New Orleans Pelicans: Analyzing Alvin Gentry’s recent comments (Pt. 1)

Report: New Orleans Pelicans may look to add Sam Mitchell to coaching staff

Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: New Orleans Pelicans close to adding Chris Finch to coaching staff

Dec 4, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) shoots a free throw during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Is Rudy Gay a good fit?

Mar 27, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis edges out Rudy Gobert for All-NBA First Team honors

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: 2017 NBA Draft Lottery results

Jun 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry walks off with general manager Dell Demps (right) during a press conference at the New Orleans Pelicans Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Alvin Gentry, Dell Demps to remain with New Orleans Pelicans next season

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Buddy Hield (Oklahoma) shows off the inside of his jacket after being selected as the number six overall pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: 2017 NBA Draft Lottery odds

Mar 31, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates from the bench with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the fourth quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 117-89. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 Season In Review: New Orleans Pelicans Frontcourt

Feb 13, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) in the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans won 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 Season Review: New Orleans Pelicans Backcourt

Apr 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Dante Cunningham Plans To Decline Player Option

Dec 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Cheick Diallo (13) attempts a shot defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Bass (30) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Can Cheick Diallo Shift From Developmental To Rotation Player?

Mar 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday looks on during warmups before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans Would Be Wise To Offer Jrue Holiday Close To Max Money

Apr 12, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts to an officials call during the second half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Pelicans won 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Positive Takeaways For The New Orleans Pelicans This Season

Mar 11, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry looks down the bench during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Disappointing Takeaways From The New Orleans Pelicans Season

Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

5 Free Agents The New Orleans Pelicans Should Consider This Summer

Mar 11, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford (4) celebrates after a three point shot in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Pelicans defeated the Hornets 125-122 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Crawford Revitalizing NBA Career

Dec 11, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones (9), guard Tim Frazier (2), forward Cheick Diallo (13), guard E'Twaun Moore (55) and guard Buddy Hield (24) in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans won 120 - 119 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Frazier, E’Twaun Moore Should Be Part Of Pelicans Future

Mar 14, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford (4) drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans: Jordan Crawford Has Been Better Than Expected

Mar 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) and forward Anthony Davis (23) during the second half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 123-109. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins Can Soon Dominate League

March 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: The Case For Keeping Alvin Gentry

Mar 8, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to his team in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center. The Raptors won, 94-87. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans Bench Deserves A Lot Of Credit For Recent Surge

Mar 30, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) reaches for a rebound against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans: Players (Contracts) Likely To Be Moved This Summer

Mar 3, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) walks with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) as guard Jrue Holiday (11) looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. The Spurs defeated the Pelicans 101-98 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Underneath The Losses, There’s Reason For Optimism

Mar 6, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford (4) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 88-83. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Crawford Can Be Spark Pelicans Need

Feb 26, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) reacts after fouling out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Bigger Picture More Important Than Playoffs For Pelicans