1) There are only two games in the NBA tonight, but both are on national TV and the Pelicans are playing in one of them. New Orleans (5-9) begins a tough three-game Western Conference road trip at 9:30 p.m. Central, visiting Phoenix (7-6). The game will be televised by TNT, as well as Fox Sports New Orleans.
2) Radio coverage begins at 8:30, with the “Pelicans Weekly” show on ESPN New Orleans 100.3 FM. This week’s show features an interview with Alvin Gentry, a former Phoenix coach. Today’s Pelicans Podcast includes a visit from NBA TV studio host Jared Greenberg.
3) Four players remain out on yesterday’s injury report, while Lonzo Ball and Jahlil Okafor are questionable to play at Phoenix.
4) Read more about the impact of Kenrich Williams on the starting lineup.
5) Watch a Pelicans Player Spotlight on rookie Nickeil Alexander-Walker.