1) We’re just nine days away from New Orleans (28-36) officially restarting its 2019-20 regular season, but less than 36 hours from the Pelicans finally competing against another NBA team. Wednesday’s scrimmage vs. Brooklyn is at 6 p.m. Central and will be streamed live on Pelicans.com, for fans who live within 75 miles of downtown New Orleans. For those outside the area, NBA TV is televising Pelicans-Nets. On radio, you can listen on ESPN 100.3 FM, with Daniel Sallerson hosting pregame coverage starting at 5:30. There will also be a postgame call-in show; dial (504) 593-4910 to discuss the Pelicans.
2) New Orleans was off as a team Monday, but is returning to practice this evening in Orlando. Check Pelicans.com tonight for coverage of Tuesday’s media interviews.
3) From Sunday’s session, read more about how Pelicans players expect to provide energy and enthusiasm for teammates, even when they’re not in the game.
4) Check out our latest Pelicans 2020 seeding games profile, on shooting guard Jrue Holiday, who’s looking to add to his career total in playoff games next month.
5) In case you missed it, read about the career-best seasons of Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball.