Wednesday brought positive news related to the targeted debut date for one of New Orleans’ projected frontcourt starters in 2019-20. Thursday morning brought more encouraging developments for the other first-string frontcourt players.
Derrick Favors told reporters after shootaround in the Smoothie King Center that he is “ready to go tonight,” meaning he expects to play against Utah, his former team. The starting center was sidelined for two games due to a hamstring strain, but was upgraded to probable on yesterday’s injury report. The 10-year NBA veteran said of his current status, “I feel good. Everything’s feeling good.