NBA free agency started yesterday, and the Lakers — who are aiming to compete now and plan for the future — have been relatively quiet so far.

For the third time in four years, the New Orleans Pelicans’ NBA preseason schedule will include a game in Birmingham. The Pelicans will play the Houston Rockets on Oct. 14 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.

The New Orleans Pelicans will play a preseason game in Birmingham this fall. On Oct. 14, the Pelicans will play against the ...