The Pelicans are a mess right now every way that matters. After making it to the 2nd round of the playoffs last season, they were expected to be contending for a playoff spot in the Western Conference this year. Instead, they’ve floundered, losing 4 of their last 5 with a lackluster 23-29 record (13th in the West) overall. This season has been so bad that their star player, Anthony Davis, is looking to force his way out of town with a year and a half remaining on his current contract, with the info leaking earlier this week that he would not sign an extension with New Orleans when the time arrived.