New Orleans Pelicans: News bits, plus how to follow tonight’s preseason push in Atlanta

Tonight’s New Orleans Pelicans game is set for a 6:30 p.m. central time tip, with the Atlanta Hawks playing hosts in State Farm Arena.

After a practice that drew ten-thousand fans to the Smoothie King Center on Saturday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans and their fully-retooled team turn around and take a road trip to face the Atlanta Hawks for their first game of the preseason.

Interestingly, tonight’s game will feature a starting lineup of Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Derrick Favors.

Favors is listed as questionable for tonight’s game, so he could end up a scratch, likely moving Jahlil Okafor into the starting five.

Some may have expected to see J.J. Redick get a starting nod, but he’s now set to be the first option off the bench for Alvin Gentry’s attack. Redick started 63 of his 76 games for the Philadelphia 76ers a season ago, so it’ll be interesting to see if this starting rotation lasts into the regular season.

Make sure to follow tonight’s action on Twitter at @PelicanDebrief, where we’ll be discussing the game in real-time.

How to watch the New Orleans Pelicans @ Atlanta Hawks (preseason):

Tonight’s game will be featured on a national broadcast through NBA TV.

The match-up will be blacked-out in the city of New Orleans, however, the Pelicans are giving fans the chance to stream through their website.

Just go to Pelicans.com for the 6:30 p.m. CT tip to access your New Orleans Pelicans’ preseason action. According to the team’s social media, this is only an option for fans within the New Orleans market.

How to listen to the New Orleans Pelicans @ Atlanta Hawks (preseason):

As always, tonight’s game will be broadcasted on ESPN Radio NOLA 100.3 FM. Joel Meyers and John DeShazier will take care of the call from those airwaves.

Fans interested in listening to the radio call, but can’t access it in their market can also sign-up for an account via Tune-In to hear your New Orleans Pelicans all season long.

Get ready for the game:

Pelican Debrief’s co-expert Willie Lutz joined the Blue Hardwood Podcast to discuss the upcoming season for the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Oleh Kosel from The Bird Writes breaks down how the team’s open practice showed their first big glimpse of potential. 

Scott Kushner breaks down the “organized chaos” the Pelicans will display on the court this season for Nola.com. 

Miss J.J. Redick’s profane message to Zion Williamson from the team’s media day? Brad Berreman from Fansided’s The Step Back has you covered.  

Andrew Lopez from ESPN breaks down Zion’s impact in just his first practice with the Pelicans.