1) New Orleans (33-47) will practice today in Los Angeles, in advance of Tuesday’s road game at the Lakers in Staples Center.
2) In case you missed it, the Pelicans dropped to 0-2 on a four-game road trip with a defeat Saturday to Golden State.
3) Quinn Cook, who compiled a career-best night Saturday, was signed earlier that day for the rest of the season.
4) Listen to Monday’s Black and Blue Report, featuring a visit from ESPN.com NBA writer Kevin Arnovitz.
5) With two games remaining apiece, New Orleans is one game ahead of Dallas (32-48) for fourth place in the Southwest Division.