A newcomer is fitting well with Williamson, while two young players need to push themselves down the team's final stretch of the year.

Still just 24 years old, the face of New Orleans’ franchise remains an enigma due to his health and availability, writes Mark Medina.

Until Zion Williamson proves he can play at least 60 games per season year after year, most fans will understandably hesitate to crown him a genuine superstar. But when the New Orleans Pelicans forward is on the court,