New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 7, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Quincy Pondexter (20) against the Golden State Warriors during a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Warriors 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Appreciating Quincy Pondexter

New Orleans Pelicans: Alvin Gentry Hired As Coach

New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis Wants to Leave?

New Orleans Pelicans: Jeff Van Gundy Wants To Coach The Brow?

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari during a press conference after the blame against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2015 NCAA Men

John Calipari Denies New Orleans Pelicans Interest

May 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Maybe Pursuing Thibodeau Shouldn’t Be The Plan

April 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams instructs during the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: A Belated Monty Williams Post

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams talks with forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: 5 Best Options to Replace Monty Williams

Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Monty Williams Fired After 5 Years With Pelicans

Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Forecasting The Offseason

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans players Dante Cunningham (44) and Norris Cole (30) and Quincy Pondexter (20) and Jrue Holiday (11) and Ryan Anderson (33) wait to enter the game at the start of the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 109-98. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Should They Trade For A Draft Pick?

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; A pass goes out of reach for New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) as Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) defend during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Should Anthony Davis Have Won Defensive Player of the Year?

Apr 25, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) bits his jersey in the final seconds of the fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Pelicans in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 109-98. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Giving Thanks

April 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23, center) shoots a layup against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, left) and center Andrew Bogut (12) during the second half in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Youth, Inexperience Exposed

Apr 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) stands on the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at the Smoothie King Center.The Pelicans won 108-103 to earn the eight seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Playoff Picture: New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 7, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Warriors 103-100. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Do They Have A Chance?

Apr 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates after a win against the San Antonio Spurs in a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Spurs 108-103 to earn the 8th seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Anthony Davis Should Be League MVP

Mar 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Mortgaging The Future For Now

Apr 10, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) dribbles the ball past Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 90-75. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Jrue Holiday Returns

Apr 8, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) holds the ball as New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) defends during the game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Gashed By The Grizzlies

Mar 17, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) reacts in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Smoothie King Center.The Pelicans defeated the Bucks 85-84. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Should Omer Asik Be Re-signed?

Mar 27, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 102-88. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Should Monty Williams Stay?

Mar 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) fouls New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) on a third quarter play at Staples Center. The Clippers went on to a 107-100 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Playoff Chances Dwindling

Mar 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Norris Cole (right) dives for a loose ball against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe in the second half at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 74-72. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Where Did The Offense Go?

Mar 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts after scoring against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 118-111 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Evaluating The State Of The Team

Mar 4, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) dunks over Detroit Pistons forward Greg Monroe (10) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Pistons 88-85. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Alexis Ajinca is Awesome

Feb 27, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Monty Williams watches as his team plays the Miami Heat at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans won 104-102. Mandatory Credit: Rusty Costanza-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans: Monty Williams Deserves Some Credit

Mar 4, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) reacts after a basket by guard Tyreke Evans during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Pistons at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Pistons 88-85. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Stage is Set for Anthony Davis to Reach Superstardom