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The New Orleans Pelicans will be picking up the fourth-year option for big man Anthony Davis but declining the third-year option of guard Austin Rivers Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans To Pick Up Anthony Davis’ Option, Decline Austin Rivers

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Video: New Orleans Pelicans' guard Jrue Holiday finds big man Anthony Davis for a huge jam Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jrue Holiday Finds Anthony Davis For The Jam (Video)

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Jimmer Fredette is making early impact for the New Orleans Pelicans Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmer Fredette making early impact for Pelicans

With power forward Ryan Anderson and point guard Jrue Holiday returning from injuries, the addition of center Omer Asik and the development of big man Anthony Davis into one of the league's elite players, the New Orleans Pelicans could get into the postseason.. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans to surprise?

Anthony Davis (14) of Team USA dunks as Omer Asik (14) of Turkey looks on. Now teammates with the New Orleans Pelicans, neither may play Saturday in the team's preseason opener. (FIBA photo)

New Orleans Pelicans may sit Anthony Davis, Omer Asik Saturday

Sep 26, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0), forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) pose for a photo during media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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New Orleans Pelicans reveal new court design (Photo)

Sep 26, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 11, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) brings the ball up the courst against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rumors: Pelicans considered waiving Austin Rivers this summer

New Orleans Pelicans rumors: Pelicans to trade Ryan Anderson?

Apr 11, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) brings the ball up the courst against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans rumors: Pelicans want real assets for Austin Rivers

Mar 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) handles the ball defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Will Eric Gordon have a bounce back year in 2014?

Apr 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans (1) reacts after making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of the a game at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Thunder 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans lose Tyreke Evans for 3-5 weeks

Feb 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon (10) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pelicans 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans’ Eric Gordon to bounce back?

Jan 29, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward John Salmons (25) reacts to a foul called by official Matt Boland (18) against the Orlando Magic at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Magic 98-83. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans Rumors: John Salmons to start at forward?

December 17, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) talks to head coach Monty Williams (right) against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans to have Monty Williams on short leash

Nov 22, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans mascot Pierre the Pelicans walks off the court with a member of the Pelicans dance team following a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game at New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 104-100. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans alternate jersey accidentally revealed (Photo)

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) and San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Mentors: Which former stars could help current talent?

Mar 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Pelicans 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

5 NBA players poised to break out in 2014

Omer Asik ‘just wants to rebound and play defense’ and that’s cool

Feb 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jabari Parker (1) shoots a basket over Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Robert Carter, Jr. (4) in the first half at Hank McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Rookie Role Models: Is Jabari Parker the next Paul Pierce?

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis watches from the bench during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Smoothie King Center. The Raptors won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Is Anthony Davis destined to get the Kevin Love treatment?

Apr 4, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) defends against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis should make another jump this season

Dec 13, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) reacts after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

‘Momentum is building’ for New Orleans Pelicans