The off season is here. Last night the New Orleans Pelicans faint playoff lamp was extinguished. Everyone is now almost completely focused on the draft and free agency. Alvin Gentry said immediately after the game that DeMarcus Cousins has a lingering minor injury and more minutes for the young guys are on tap. The ruse of “development” can be laid aside; this wasn’t about learning for next year. It was all about trying to make the playoffs this year.
Now, Cheick Diallo will likely get more minutes and the Pelicans will try to find out if Quinn Cook is worth additional investment before the end of the season.