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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) tries to block a shot by Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis’ big night helps Pelicans end 6-game skid, beat Bulls

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Holiday’s late jumper lifts Pelicans past Nets, 117-115

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) slam dunk over Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris and forward Danilo Gallinari, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis scores 34, Pelicans top Clippers 116-109

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (3) shoots against Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Mirotic, Davis push Pelicans past Kings, 149-129

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 8, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis, center, goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors' Kevon Looney, bottom left, and Kevin Durant defend during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, in Oakland, Calif. The Pelicans have moved on from DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo. They've gotten younger, intend to play faster and hope that helps All-Star Anthony Davis carry the team even farther than last year's second-round playoff exit. (Ezra Shaw/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Pelicans, Davis, hope new faces, faster pace mean more wins

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) enjoys his portrait by artist Reuben Cheatem, left, during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Pelicans’ Davis keeps focus short-term, deflects speculation

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps, center, speaks at a news conference announcing the recent signings of Elfrid Payton, left, and Julius Randle, at their NBA basketball training facility in Metairie, La., Friday, July 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Demps: Randle, Payton additions make Pelicans better

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis, right, dribbles next to Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pelicans, Davis, enter offseason encouraged, yet unsatisfied

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 21, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday greets fans after the Pelicans defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 131-123 in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans. The Pelicans swept the series. In addition to being content with his family life and career trajectory, he’s also about as healthy as he’s been in half a decade, and his team is in the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Now he can focus purely on winning, and being as feisty as it takes to do so. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld, File)

Pelicans’ Holiday playing with ‘rage’ after finding peace

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) greets fans after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Davis, Pelicans on path to NBA’s next small-market success

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Wade Baldwin IV during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Dominant Davis wills Pelicans into 2nd round of playoffs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis reacts after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 4 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers in New Orleans, Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Davis’ 47 points leads Pelicans to sweep of Trail Blazers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic (3) celebrates with forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers in New Orleans, Thursday, April 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Veronica Dominach)

Mirotic, Davis lead Pelicans to 3-0 series lead over Blazers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard passes against the defense of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic, left, and forward Darius Miller during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

Blazers seek tie vs Pelicans, Raptors aim for rare 2-0 lead

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) slaps hands with Nikola Mirotic (3) during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Mirotic, Davis lead Pelicans to blowout win over Suns

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) misses a dunk over New Orleans Pelicans center Emeka Okafor during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Westbrook gets triple-double, Thunder beat Pelicans 109-104

By LES EAST - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, left, drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Veronica Dominach)

Davis, Moore, propel Pelicans past Pacers, 96-92

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) shoots the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Veronica Dominach)

Davis leads Pelicans past Hornets, 119-115

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans center Emeka Okafor (50) defends the play in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld)

Rubio, Jazz, spoil Davis triple-double, 116-99

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans center Emeka Okafor (50) and guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Without Davis, Pelicans’ win streak ends at 10 vs Wizards

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press