New Orleans Pelicans face Oklahoma City Thunder in preseason opener

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 6, marking their first preseason game under new head coach Jamahl Mosley. The roster remains largely intact, though the coaching staff aims to implement a new system. Attention will be on the starting lineup changes, with players like Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, and Trey Murphy likely to start. The Pelicans are also focusing on improving their defensive efforts, having emphasized this aspect during camp. The offense's progress will be another area to monitor, following a challenging scrimmage where it struggled compared to defense.

• 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — What To Watch For In New Orleans Pelicans First Preseason Game