Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans - October 22, 2025

Where Memphis Grizzlies roster crunch stands heading into training campThe Memphis Grizzlies will have to cut three players loose before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Memphis currently has 21 players on its training camp ros

Dejounte Murray's Comments Are a Great Sign for Pelicans' SeasonThis year’s Media Day for New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray looked a whole lot different than the one a season ago. Last year, Murray was still rehabbi

The One Ja Morant Quote That Should Excite Blazers FansJa Morant is entering his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers after being acquired in a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for RefsNew video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

Isaiah Stewart Wants to Bring Grit and Grind Back to MemphisThe Identity Memphis Wanted When Isaiah Stewart arrived at the podium for his first Memphis media day, he didn't take long to bring up one of Grizzlies fans' fa

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Zion Lost 7 Pounds 😯Pelicans exec Joe Dumars says Williamson is in 'impeccable condition'

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Zach Edey good to go, other Memphis Grizzlies health updates from media dayHealth has been arguably the biggest thorn in the side of the Memphis Grizzlies over the past three seasons. 2023-24 was completely derailed by injuries, and bu

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Three takeaways from Zach Kleiman and Tuomas Iisalo's Memphis Grizzlies Media Day availabilityThe NBA season for the Memphis Grizzlies is finally approaching. And while there was plenty said by the players of the Memphis Grizzlies, it was the two public

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1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️What the Grizzlies have to address going into training camp ➡️

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Former Blazers Head Coach Talks Ja Morant and Damian LillardSpending three years leading the Portland Trail Blazers during the 90s, P.J. Carlesimo is confident in the organization's newest wrinkles.

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5 Questions for the Grizzlies Entering Training CampThe Grizzlies enter training camp with a roster that looks nothing like the one that finished 25-57 last season. While some roles already look settled, there ar

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Ja Morant Injury History Could be Major Concern for BlazersPortland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant has only played in 79 games over the last three seasons while he was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After SigningThe New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the brother of former L

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🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

Grizzlies Sign Brendan Hausen to Exhibit 10 DealThe Grizzlies waived D'Angelo Russell on Friday and signed undrafted guard Brendan Hausen to an Exhibit 10 contract. Russell, 30, joined Memphis in the six-team

Grizzlies cut D'Angelo Russell, with roster trimming to goAfter trading the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, it is now official that the Memphis Grizzlies will not be replacing him with the No. 2 overall pick in t

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Grizzlies Waive D-LoD’Angelo Russell to be free agent

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Players With Most to Lose at Camp 😓Who is feeling the pressure for New Orleans as preparations begin for the season 📲

Assessing How Much Better the Pelicans Can Really Be in 2026-27 SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans can get better this season and still miss the playoffs. That's where we have to start before training camp optimism turns into playoff

The one thing everyone should be talking about as the Memphis Grizzlies open campThe Memphis Grizzlies will open training camp in Nashville on Tuesday, Sept. 29. There is plenty of discussion to be had about Zach Edey's health, Cameron Booz

The Most Important Weakness for the Pelicans to Fix in 2026-27The New Orleans Pelicans entered the offseason with several obvious weaknesses. They needed more shooting, better rim protection, additional ball-handling, and

Yves Missi Has Widest Range of Possibilities of Any Pelican This SeasonAfter a 26-win campaign last season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope for more consistency this season under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The former Orlando Magic

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Pelicans Sign Julian ReeseNew Orleans adds forward on two-way deal (FOS)

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Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫Assessing how the Grizzlies did in managing their roster ➡️

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Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores Right Now 🔢How the Grizzlies have built one of the emerging groups to watch for this season 📲

Ranking the Pelicans' Most Important Bench PlayersProjecting an NBA rotation before training camp always requires some guesswork. Injuries, lineup experiments, and unexpected performances could change everythin

Why the Memphis Grizzlies can be a play-in team with healthy Zach EdeyWhen Zach Edey is on the floor, the Memphis Grizzlies are simply a much better team compared to when he is off the court. Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney of The Ringe

Herb Jones Matters More to the Pelicans Than You Might ThinkIt's no secret the New Orleans Pelicans have been terrible the last two seasons. Now, they're retooling the organization and the roster while still trying to an

Predicting the NBA's 5 Best and Worst Contracts 🔮Gauging which Pelicans player will underperform based on their current value ➡️

Did the Pelicans Actually Improve After DeMarcus Cousins' Injury? Revisiting the Major What-IfFormer Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins recently asserted the team didn't get better after he tore his Achilles during the 2017-18 season. It's an understandab

NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

Insider on Latest Extensions 💸

Jake Fischer explains Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey deals, predicts future value for Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller

Pelicans Can Build One Complete Shooting Guard From Four Imperfect OptionsThe New Orleans Pelicans spent the summer adding talent to their backcourt, but they still don't have a shooting guard who checks every box. Herb Jones is an el

2 NBA Europe Games Sold Out 😳Around 1M fans attempted to get tickets to Paris and Manchester games, highest demand ever

Pelicans Can't Take Trey Murphy III for Granted as Franchise Changes MountThe New Orleans Pelicans enter this season with questions throughout the roster. They need Zion Williamson to remain healthy and engaged. They need Dejounte Mur

Pelicans' Point Guard Pecking Order Is Clear — For NowThe New Orleans Pelicans will enter training camp with only two players who naturally fit the "point guard" label. However, neither Dejounte Murray nor Jeremiah

Crafting a Three-Team Trade The Fixes Atlanta's Biggest Roster Issue and Sends Trey Murphy III To HoustonOnly one week until training camp! The NBA season is right around the corner, and the last week until the unofficial start of the season can bring roster moveme

Previewing Memphis Grizzlies forwardsThe Memphis Grizzlies' group of forwards might have the most upside of any position group on the roster. Headlined by rookie No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, there ar

One Pelican Who Should Be Thrilled About the Saddiq Bey Contract ExtensionThe three-year extension to keep Saddiq Bey is a win for both him and the New Orleans Pelicans. Bey was a key contributor last season, averaging a career-high 1

Fredette Wins MVP at 3x3 Tourney 🏅Former NBA guard making quite the return to competition 🎥

Questions heading into media day/training camp for the Memphis Grizzlies Media Day is quickly approaching, so get ready to hear the most bold and outrageous answers of the year. It’s a wonderful time of hope before the storm, so list

Ja Morant Reacts to Blazers Trade in Viral Social Media PostThe Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray earlier in the offseason.

Ranking Every Player Under 25 on the Pelicans' Roster Youth is one of the things the New Orleans Pelicans have on their side. Heading into the 2026-2027 NBA season, the team has only one player over 30 (DeAndre Jor

Unfiltered NBA Scout’s Thoughts on Pelicans’ Derik Queen Experiment: ‘I Don’t See It’A preview of the Pelicans’ 2026–27 season through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Grizzlies to Honor Clarke ❤️Memphis will have tribute on opening night, wear BC jersey patch all season

Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans draft

Vid of Ja's Trade Reaction 👀Film crew caught moment Morant was traded to Portland. Tap to watch 🎥

Looking Back: Did the Wizards Properly Manage their Saddiq Bey Situation?Despite getting drafted to the NBA a mere six years ago and never peaking higher than a solid role player, few contributors to the 2020s era of hoops have alrea

3 Things Tuomas Iisalo must get done in Memphis Grizzlies Training CampThe Memphis Grizzlies are rapidly approaching Training Camp. While bold possibilities exist, there also appears to be a straight forward path for Head Coach Tuo

Jordan Poole Trade Could Be Pelicans' Next Move After Bey DealThe New Orleans Pelicans have extended Saddiq Bey, but questions remain in the aftermath. New Orleans still very much needs to figure out the right combination

3 Things that Everyone is Missing About the Memphis GrizzliesIt's understandable why many have muted expectations for the Memphis Grizzlies. They're coming off a season in which more players played (31) than games were wo

Grading the Pelicans' Saddiq Bey Extension: A Calculated Risk After Big YearThe New Orleans Pelicans are signing Saddiq Bey to a three-year, $55.5 million extension, as was reported Thursday night. The agreement keeps a productive, 27-y

Pels Giving Saddiq Bey $55.5M 💰Veteran forward agrees to three-year extension with trade kicker (Shams)

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Grizzlies ➡️

Harsh Jordan Poole Reality Is Setting in as Pelicans Season Draws CloserThe New Orleans Pelicans should not spend this season trying to rebuild Jordan Poole's value. They should sit him. Poole isn't one of the Pelicans' eight best p

Why Christian Shumate Is an Intriguing Addition to Pelicans Training CampChristian Shumate is a long shot to make the New Orleans Pelicans' final roster. That doesn't make his invitation to training camp any less meaningful or valuab

Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔Who would the Grizzlies lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

Why Pelicans' Preseason Is Quietly Huge for Bryce McGowens Preseason games are roughly three weeks away for the New Orleans Pelicans, and this time usually means different things for two distinct camps. Core starters li

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

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Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Michael Porter Jr. Trade Is Not Worth the Cost for PelicansThere has been plenty of buzz suggesting the New Orleans Pelicans pursue Michael Porter Jr. Porter would give the Pelicans another proven scorer. However, that

Can Saddiq Bey Prove His Pelicans Breakout Was More Than a One-Year Renaissance?Saddiq Bey's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans was better than anyone could have expected when he was acquired along with Jordan Poole from the Washing

How AJ Johnson Could Factor Into Pelicans' Plans After TradeWhen the New Orleans Pelicans struck a deal last week to move guard Jordan Hawkins, many supporters frowned on the assets the team surrendered. Along with Hawki

Taj Gibson Retiring17-season NBA vet will join Tiago Splitter's Bulls staff

Pelicans Two-Way Signing Could Be Much More Than That This SeasonWith training camp less than a month away, the New Orleans Pelicans roster is set, including its training camp invitees and two-way players. The Pelicans signed

What Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Can Learn From Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in Year 2Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen don't have to turn into former franchise cornerstones Chris Paul and Anthony Davis overnight. However, the second-year performanc

New NBA Salary Cap ProjectionsThe 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Bold Predictions for the 2026/27 Memphis Grizzlies SeasonThe Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with more questions than answers, but there is one prediction that hardly qualifies as bold: Cameron Boozer winni

Five Reasons for Optimism About the Pelicans in 2026-27Any optimism surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans must be measured. This team won 26 games last season and still has significant questions about shooting, size,

The Ideal Next Step for Derik Queen With Pelicans Is Clear Derik Queen's rookie season gave New Orleans Pelicans fans plenty of reasons to imagine what he could become. He made history against the San Antonio Spurs, rec

Ranking the NBA's Top 10 Trade Targets 🎯Why Trey Murphy III could be on the move this season 📲

Pelicans Trading Away Micah Peavy Is More Than Just a Small LossThe New Orleans Pelicans facilitated a trade earlier this week that sent former No. 14 overall pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies. In return, the Peli

Recent first round guard part of potential Memphis Grizzlies roster cutsThe Memphis Grizzlies currently have 19 players on standard contracts (not including Richie Saunders) following a trade that sent Taj Gibson and AJ Johnson to t

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

Bulls in Great Position to Capitalize on the Grizzlies' Roster CrunchAnother day, another opportunity for the Chicago Bulls to fill their final roster spot. As recently discussed, it's not going to be too shocking if new front o

Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's CreativityJamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulati

Wizards Should Monitor Grizzlies' Chopping Block Candidates Amidst Continued Free Agency HuntWe're approaching the last few weeks before NBA teams commence their respective training camps, a much-needed light at the end of the offseason's tunnel. Lineu

Hot Take for the Grizzlies 🔥A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several playe

Warriors Must Avoid Jordan Poole Mistake with Brandin PodziemskiAfter winning the 2022 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors had a Jordan Poole decision to make. They could either let the scoring guard play out the 20

What Could Go Right and Wrong for Pelicans With Bennedict Mathurin This SeasonThe Pelicans have injected new life into a relatively unchanged roster by inking Bennedict Mathurin this summer. Adding one of the league's top free agents is a

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Derik Queen's Viral X Post 😂Pels big man has light-hearted response to fan questioning his long-term potential

Latest Walter Clayton Jr. News Proves Utah Jazz Made the Right CallThe Utah Jazz shipped out their rookie rather quickly last year... but maybe they were right to do so.

Can Micah Peavy stick around in Memphis?The Grizzlies didn't make decisions any easier regarding their roster crunch by adding two more quality players fighting for a handful of open spots, and if I h

Teams That Got Better...And Those That Got Worse 🎭Where the Grizzlies fall after a wild NBA offseason 📲

Jordan Hawkins Trade is Latest Example of How Costly Pelicans' Aggressive Approach Has BeenWhen Joe Dumars took over the New Orleans Pelicans, there was little question that changes needed to be made. The Pelicans were coming off a 21-win season. The

Insider Explains Pelicans-Grizzlies Trade

Jake Fischer reveals how deal allows Pels to sign Mathurin but requires Memphis to cut 4 players

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

Wizards Miss on Pelicans Trade Opportunity, but Continue Dining on AJ Johnson AssessmentThe Washington Wizards' balance between on- and off-court assets hasn't been this harmonious in years. Their draft pick stockpile is just as full as it's been t

Pelicans Trade Grade: Hawkins, Peavy Sent Packing to Grizzlies in 4-Player DealThe Pelicans made some noise by trading Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Grizzlies on Tuesday, resulting in this trade grade from SI's Terry Kimble.

Trade grade: Memphis Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from New Orleans PelicansThe Memphis Grizzlies have acquired guard Jordan Hawkins, guard Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap for guard AJ Johnson

Pels, Grizz Make Trade 🤝Jordan Hawkins headlines package going to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. Shams has details 📲

Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

3 People Most on the Spot for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2026-27It doesn't seem like many are expecting the Memphis Grizzlies to make major improvements in the upcoming season. Most projections have them winning about the sa

Teams That Blew It This Offseason 😮‍💨5 squads that messed up their chance to build this summer

Memphis Grizzlies Season Preview: The CentersThe Memphis Grizzlies season is rapidly approaching, and that means it's time to take a look at the roster Zach Kleiman and company will be bringing into the 20

Why There's Quiet Reason for Pelicans to Be Excited for Bryce McGowens The New Orleans Pelicans organization has generated little excitement over the last couple of years. After winning 49 games during the 2023-2024 season, the sec

Which Pelicans Tryout Player Has the Best Chance of Making Team?Training camp is less than a month away for the New Orleans Pelicans, which unofficially marks the start of the NBA season. New Orleans enters the year with a f

De'Aaron Fox Trade Idea 💡Blockbuster proposal to get Spurs over the hump 📲

Memphis Grizzlies 2026-27 point guard previewFor the past seven seasons, Memphis knew exactly who ran the show at point guard: Ja Morant. That certainty is now gone. The Grizzlies enter 2026-27 without a

The Members of the Memphis Grizzlies Most Likely to Earn Individual HonorsThe Memphis Grizzlies enter the 2026-27 season with a dramatically different roster and plenty of questions surrounding what comes next. With the franchise movi

Why the Blazers Might Be Paying Ja Morant Too Much MoneyPortland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant is expected to make over $42 million this season and $44 million in 2027-28.

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NBA Punishes ClippersLeague strips 5 1st-rd picks, suspends and fines Steve Ballmer $30M while ordering Kawhi to pay $700K in restitution

Yves Missi Is Pelican Who Could Make Biggest Leap in 2026-27There are a few reasons that Pelicans fans should expect the young center to make a leap under new head coach Jamahl Mosley.

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3 Biggest Challenges Facing Jamahl Mosley in 1st Year With Pelicans When the New Orleans Pelicans chose Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, it was clear both sides needed a change. The Pelicans were coming off a disastrous 26

Mock Expansion Draft Protections 🔮Which players would the Grizzlies protect if expansion happened today? 📲

Insider: Mathurin Longtime Target for Pels 🔎

Jake Fischer reveals how former Pacers, Clippers guard ended up in NOLA

New NBA Offseason Rumors👂

💰 Pistons' offer to Jalen Duren ♨️ What's going on with Blazers? 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

Best Player at Every Age 👑The top guys from ages 19 to 41 heading into 2026-27 📲

Grizzlies Rise in 2026-27 NBA Power RankingsESPN projects a 27-55 record and the 3rd-worst record in the West for the Memphis Grizzlies in their 2026-27 Season Forecast. Could the Grizzlies surprise the b

The One Bet the Pelicans Are Making on Player DevelopmentThe organization believes the answer to development is the new coaching staff.

How the Bennedict Mathurin Addition Changes the Pelicans' Rotation Mathurin's arrival in New Orleans will no doubt change lineups on a nightly basis.

The Bennedict Mathurin Deal Still Leaves Pelicans Roster With More Questions Than AnswersThe Pelicans adding Bennedict Mathurin isn’t the worst move in the world, but still leaves us with more questions than answers about New Orleans’s goals.

Ranking The 5 Best Contracts on The Grizzlies BooksBuilding a successful NBA roster is not just about acquiring talented players. It is about finding value. The best teams consistently identify players who can o

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Why the Grizzlies Need a Healthy Season Out of Zach EdeyZach Edey is a polarizing figure, but there should be little debate about what he can bring to the Memphis Grizzlies when he is actually on the floor. In just 1

KCP's Place Hit by Lightning😨Right after signing lease in Philly

Knicks Just Had Salt Rubbed in Their Yves Missi Trade WoundThe Knicks' failed attempt to trade for Yves Missi already hurts, but the sting just got worse with the latest development.

The Grizzlies are Closer to Competing Again Than You Might ThinkZach Kleiman and the Memphis Grizzlies have proven mighty capable of identifying and developing talent at the NBA level. This is shown by numerous all rookie se

The underrated Grizzly who could change everything this seasonMemphis enters 2027-27 with a roster full of new faces and new expectations to Match. Amongst those is Taylor Hendricks. While he might have been originally see

NBA Execs Vote, Sound Off on ROY Race'You're overthinking it if you don't pick A.J.' (ESPN)

Biggest Pelicans Priority Before Camp (And How to Address It)With the regular season less than two months away, the Pelicans must solve this issue immediately.

Future NBA Power Rankings 📊Predicting best teams over next 3 years 📲

Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin Signing Puts Young Guard on the Chopping BlockPelicans' Mathurin addition puts them over the roster limit, meaning someone is on the way out.

Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊How Kuminga signing with Wolves impacts rest of the league 📲

Nike Drops NBA Teaser 🍿Reveal coming on Sept. 15 🎥

What Bennedict Mathurin Brings to the PelicansThe Pelicans' newest addition could use his best skill to help New Orleans win games immediately.

One Fringe Pelicans Asset for the Wizards to Sneak Out of the Bennedict Mathurin SigningThe New Orleans Pelicans are a team whom the Washington Wizards have grown comfortable engaging with over the last year, and not just due to their close proximi

Bennedict Mathurin Lands Bargain Deal With Pelicans — Will Pacers Regret Letting Him Go?Bennedict Mathurin has been a restricted free agent for nearly two months, but just signed a 2-year $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday

Bulls Watch Bennedict Mathurin Sign Cheap Deal with the Pelicans – Right Move?The Chicago Bulls and Bennedict Mathurin rumors have officially come to an end. Earlier this offseason, the organization was tied to the restricted free agent

Who Are the Untouchable Players on The Grizzlies RosterThe Memphis Grizzlies are entering the second year of their rebuild, with many new faces rounding out their roster. As we look towards this upcoming season, the

Grading the Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin SigningNew Orleans finally made a significant addition. Was it a good move?