Report: Pelicans Not Eying 'Gap Year' for High NBA Draft Pick amid Zion's Injury

The New Orleans Pelicans aren't expected to take a "gap year" this season, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst .

Given the team's horrid 4-16 start and the barrage of injuries on the roster, it wouldn't be shocking if the Pelicans essentially lined themselves up to get a high draft pick and repositioned as a potential contender when everyone is healthy next season.

But Windhorst noted that, "Right now, that isn't a consideration in New Orleans, sources told ESPN, as the Pelicans want to see what their hopefully eventually healthy roster can do.

But with Zion Williamson still out indefinitely with a hamstring injury, it is something to keep an eye on two months from now when the trade deadline approaches." This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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