1)      Zion Williamson spoke to the media Thursday, discussing his patient approach to working to get back on the floor.

2)      Watch Williamson’s entire Thursday interview, as well as those with Alvin Gentry and Jrue Holiday.

3)      New Orleans (1-6) seeks its second straight win in home games Friday, hosting Toronto (5-2) at 7 p.m. Tickets are available here. Friday’s game is followed by a trip to North Carolina to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday at 6 p.m. Central.

4)      Read more about “The Rooks” of New Orleans.

5)      Listen to Thursday’s “Pelicans Weekly” radio show, featuring interviews with David Griffin and Frank Jackson.