The Pelicans' star forward is still recovering from offseason foot surgery and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. There have been positive reports about his progress, but it remains unclear when he will be able to return to game action.
Ingram has been the Pelicans' leading scorer since Williamson went down last season. He is a versatile wing who can create his own shot and is also a good defender. He is expected to be the Pelicans' go-to guy once again this season.
Lewis Jr. is a young point guard who has shown flashes of potential. He is a good passer and has a knack for getting to the rim. However, he needs to improve his consistency and decision-making.
Daniels is a rookie who was acquired in the CJ McCollum trade. He is a 6'8" wing who can play both guard and forward. He is a good athlete and has a high basketball IQ.
Sochan is another rookie who was acquired in the draft. He is a 6'9" forward who can play both power forward and center. He is a good defender and has a knack for rebounding.
The Pelicans are a young team with a lot of potential. If Williamson can stay healthy, they could be a playoff contender. However, they need their other young players to step up and contribute.