1) New Orleans opens its preseason schedule tonight in Bossier City, La., against the Dallas Mavericks. Tip-off is 7 p.m. Pregame coverage on WRNO 99.5 FM begins at 6:30, hosted by Daniel Sallerson, with Sallerson and Pelicans.com writer Jim Eichenhofer on the game call. There is no local TV broadcast. Read about some of the areas of importance for the Pelicans in tonight's game.
2) The Pelicans are holding shootaround this morning at the CenturyLink Center. Check Pelicans.com later today for coverage. The Mavericks have a lengthy list of players who are listed as not playing tonight, including Andrew Bogut, Devin Harris, Wesley Matthews, Salah Mejri, Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams.
3) Get more familiar with the Pelicans’ roster with this photo gallery from Media Day.
4) Take a look at practice photos, as New Orleans prepared for the season.
5) Watch Friday post-practice videos with Alvin Gentry, Buddy Hield and Alexis Ajinca.