At 25-39, the New Orleans Pelicans’ season is coming to an end (barring a miracle). After receiving what most experts are referring to as a “coup” in DeMarcus Cousins for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway, a top 3 protected 2017 first round pick and unprotected second, the Pelicans suddenly find themselves 2-5, with lineups consisting of players like Reggie Williams, Hollis Thompson, Jarret Jack, and Jordan Crawford getting significant minutes.
While Alvin Gentry, Dell Demps, Anthony Davis and Cousins watch desperately as the Kentucky big men’s chemistry develops, the front office must begin looking to the future.