1) Read the story of Ish Smith, an early-season bright spot for New Orleans.
2) The Pelicans host the Grizzlies at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are available here.
3) Memphis radio broadcaster Eric Hasseltine previewed the divisional matchup on Monday’s Black & Blue Report.
4) Alvin Gentry and Pelicans players spoke to the media after practice Monday. Barring anything unforeseen today, Tyreke Evans and Norris Cole will make their 2015-16 debuts tonight. The team is not holding a shootaround this morning, but will do a walkthrough in the late afternoon.
5) Watch the Pelicans Plays of the Week, presented by USAgencies.