Earlier this week, Kevin Pelton handed out offseason grades to all the Western Conference NBA teams. He rewarded the Pelicans with a B- despite the lack of any new and notable free agent signings. It appears he's fine with the Pelicans giving continuity a shot since a fresh coaching staff will be on the sidelines.
Unfortunately, three of the four other Southwest Division opponents received some type of an A. Dallas was the only team to finish below New Orleans, but it's not surprising considering they were embarrassed by DeAndre Jordan and are left hoping Wesley Matthews achilles injury will be fully healed.