Dissecting the New Orleans Pelicans offseason roster moves has taken up most of the last month. The NBA season is around the corner, with the schedules being released, media days planned and training camps all but starting. Here, the schedule is the focus.
Ten of the Pelicans first 18 games will be against last year’s playoff teams. The Pelicans rough starts were always due to extraordinary circumstances, and last year’s squad showed a toughness and resolve that is evidence of maturity.
Only the games against the Brookyln Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Sacramento Kings seem likely as wins based on talent alone through mid November, unless you count the game on November 1st in Portland.