NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans' toughest opponents over the last few years have not been the Lakers, Thunder, or any team.
It's been availability, and the Pels will have a couple of question marks going into opening night.
Star forward Zion Williamson missed practice Tuesday with an illness, and head coach Willie Green says he will be a gametime decision against the Bulls.
The same can be said for guard Dejounte Murray, who was recently excused from practice due to a family emergency. He's expected to return to New Orleans today for a workout and that will determine his status.
Forward Brandon Ingram will play on Wednesday, and after a rocky offseason, the Pels may need to lean on him again.
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