1) New Orleans will practice today in Metairie, then travel to the Shreveport/Bossier City area this afternoon in advance of Saturday's Pelicans-Mavericks preseason game.
2) Saturday's preseason opener for both teams will tip off at 7 p.m. Central time. The Pelicans will broadcast the game on WRNO 99.5 FM, starting with the pregame show at 6:30, hosted by Daniel Sallerson. There is no local TV broadcast during preseason, though the two China games will be carried nationally by NBA TV.
3) Thursday was officially a rare off day in training camp for players and coaches. However, Alvin Gentry appeared on the Jim Rome Show.
4) Read about Terrence Jones' vast number of New Orleans family members.
5) Listen to recent guard addition Quinn Cook's appearance on the Black and Blue Report.
