1)      New Orleans opened training camp Tuesday. Read more about Zion Williamson and his thoughts following Day 1 of his NBA career.

2)      Defense was a major emphasis of Tuesday’s practice. Read more about how and why New Orleans hopes it can improve at that end of the floor this season.

3)      JJ Redick, Jrue Holiday, Williamson and Alvin Gentry addressed the media Tuesday. Watch all four interviews in Pelicans.com’s video section.

4)      Check out a gallery of Pelicans Media Day portraits.

5)      The team is expected to practice each day this week, culminating with Saturday’s open practice at 6 p.m. in the Smoothie King Center. There is also a select-a-seat event earlier that day in the arena.