No position on the New Orleans Pelicans roster presents more intrigue than shooting guard this upcoming season. Buddy Hield, selected with the sixth pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, is the heir apparent, but thanks in large part to an exploding salary cap, he will find seizing control of the starting position more difficult than initially anticipated.
E'Twaun Moore and Langston Galloway, each acquired in free agency, will push for playing time at either guard spot. Quincy Pondexter could also be looking for minutes at the two thanks to the arrival of Solomon Hill at small forward.