Pelicans Last Season’s Record: 30-52
Players Added: Langston Galloway, Solomon Hill, Terrence Jones, E’Twaun Moore
Players Lost: Ryan Anderson, Luke Babbitt, Norris Cole, Bryce Dejean-Jones, Toney Douglas, James Ennis, Eric Gordon, Jordan Hamilton, Kendrick Perkins
Rookies: Cheick Diallo, Buddy Hield
Coaching Changes: N/A
2016-2017 Record Prediction: 38-44
Team Ratings: 105.6 ORtg (18th in NBA), 109.5 DRtg (27th in NBA)
Defying expectations seems to be a common theme with the Southwest division and the Pelicans are no exception. After being projected to finish in the 7th seed by ESPN the Pelicans were wrought with injuries, including to star Anthony Davis, and ended their season 12th in the West.