5 questions for the New Orleans Pelicans heading into the offseason

5 questions for the New Orleans Pelicans heading into the offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans had a frustrating and disappointing season in 2020-21. After bringing in veterans Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams to compliment returning starters Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans limped to an 11th-place finish in the Western Conference, not even landing a spot in the play-in game.

The Pelicans now head into an offseason with uncertainties about the roster, the payroll and the direction forward. Ingram and Williamson seem the only players certain to return next season. Everyone else is on the table.

With that in mind, here are the top five questions for the Pelicans this offseason.