Because of this, there has been some question as to whether the Pelicans should examine the path the Memphis Grizzlies took last year when stars Ja Morant and Desmond Bane were lost for huge stretches and the decision the Golden State Warriors made in 2019-20 when Steph Curry and Klay. Thompson was absent. In short, take a “gap” year to get everyone healthy and position yourself for a high pick. Right now, that’s not a consideration in New Orleans, sources told ESPN, because the Pelicans want to see what their hopefully healthy roster can do. But with Zion Williamson still out indefinitely with a hamstring injury, it’s something to watch in two months when the trade deadline approaches.