1)      New Orleans (13-25) is back in the national spotlight Friday, making another appearance on ESPN’s airwaves. The Pelicans visit the New York Knicks (10-28) at 6:15 p.m. Central. Pregame local TV and radio coverage begins at 5:30. It’s the first of a three-game trip for New Orleans, which continues Saturday at Boston. Listen to Friday’s Pelicans Podcast, featuring ESPN’s Malika Andrews.

2)      Jrue Holiday and Kenrich Williams have already been ruled out of Friday’s game due to recent injuries.

3)      Listen to Thursday’s entire “Pelicans Weekly” radio show, featuring guest David Griffin.

4)      Read some of the biggest takeaways from Griffin’s interview on the Pelicans’ recent improvements.

5)      Brandon Ingram remains ninth in Western Conference frontcourt All-Star voting.