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FILE - In this March 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry watches during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The Pelicans have fired Gentry, Saturday, Aug. 15, after the club missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Pelicans fire Alvin Gentry after 5 seasons as team’s coach

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Pelicans eye playoff push with or without Zion

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles as Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Ingram ovecomes shooting woes, helps Pelicans beat Heat

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket over Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez, left, and forward Jarred Vanderbilt in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

As Zion Williamson progresses, Pelicans see major upside

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, right, reaches in as New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ball leads Pelicans past Pistons in overtime, 117-100

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Injured New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, and guard Jrue Holiday watch from the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Denver. The Pelicans won 112-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Zion Williamson returns to practice, raising Pelicans’ hopes

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, right, loses control of the ball as New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ingram scores 31 as Pelicans surprise Nuggets 112-100

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Ingram scores 34, Pelicans beat Wolves to snap 13-game skid

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) is fouled as he battles under the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Magic hand Pelicans franchise-record 12th straight loss

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Pelicans languishing as Williamson’s absence drags on

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, looks to pass against Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Pelicans overcome 26 turnovers to beat Hornets 115-110

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

David Griffin, New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, gets a hug from head coach Alvin Gentry after it was announced that their team had won the first pick during the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo)

Zion Williamson generates hope, excitement for Pelicans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin speaks at a news conference before the team's NBA basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Three people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement in principle to make former Cavaliers GM Griffin the Hornets' new executive vice president of basketball operations. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contract negotiations are ongoing and no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Pelicans’ Griffin: Gentry staying, and perhaps Davis, too

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) practices before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. The Pelicans announced that Davis will be rested for the game and not play. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Pelicans sit Davis in matchup against Lakers

Associated Press

Pelicans interim GM: NBA rules compel club to play Davis

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans lose Davis, beat Thunder 131-122

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis warms up for the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, his first game back since injuring his left index finger last month, in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Pelicans balancing Davis’ playing time with future concerns

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu, center, passes around New Orleans Pelicans forward Julius Randle during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The Trail Blazers won 128-112. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers to 128-112 win over Pelicans

By ERIK GARCIA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pelicans’ Gentry defends LeBron James on tampering charge

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts after being injured in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Holiday scores 37 points, Pelicans beat slumping Pistons

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press