With Norris Cole finally signing his qualifying offer, the Pelicans have 13 guys who are a lock to make the final roster – barring a trade between now and the beginning of the season. That means there are (at most) two spots left up for grabs, and at least five players who will be competing for them at training camp. The Pelicans have extended training camp contracts to a slew of guys who play different positions, who have different skill sets, and have different levels of NBA experience. Basically, they are open to any kind of player to take those spots and it will be a healthy competition that should produce better quality at the back end of the roster than the Pelicans have had in recent years.
Handicapping the Race for the Final Two Spots at the End of the Pelicans Bench
