There are several questions surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans this season. The injury bug has been a constant dilemma for the Pelicans and have already limited Jrue Holiday until the All-Star break. Centers Omer Asik and Alexis Ajinca have dealt with various injuries and Tyreke Evans recently missed a preseason game with "knee" issues.
Then we have the transition to head coach Alvin Gentry and his coaching style. There's already been a change on the offense, with New Orleans playing with the seventh fastest pace among NBA teams in the preseason.