The New Orleans Pelicans are at a crossroads. Jonas Valanciunas is a free agent they do not intend to re-sign. CJ McCollum is an aging off guard who's been forced into playing point guard.

The Pelicans defeated the Hornets, 112-110. Eric Bledsoe led the Pelicans with 24 points and 11 assists, while Jaxson Hayes added 18 points, eight rebounds and a career-high six blocks in the victory.

The Pelicans own four picks in the second round ... G: Nickeil Alexander-Walker G: Eric Bledsoe G: Kira Lewis Jr. F: Wenyen Gabriel F: Brandon Ingram ...