The New Orleans Pelicans are 10-20 and have failed to reach lofty expectations this season. Despite that, they sit just three games out of the playoff picture thanks in large part to a seriously degraded Western Conference.
On the other side of the parking lot on Airline Drive the Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention for the last two weeks. Drew Brees, torn plantar fascia and all, is playing in a meaningless game against the Jacksonville Jaguars which will likely hurt the Saints draft stock. Head coach Sean Payton has rumored interest from a number of NFL teams and could find a new address during the winter.