Pelicans Opening-Night Roster Released

The highly-anticipated New Orleans Pelicans season will open against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

The highly-anticipated New Orleans Pelicans season will open against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Oct. 19.  On Monday, the Pelicans coaching staff solidified the 17-player roster and released their names that includes two two-way players.

The initial 2022-23 New Orleans Pelicans roster includes:

Jan 15, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4) celebrates making a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Guards: 

• CJ McCollum
• Trey Murphy III (G/F)
• Jose Alvarado 
• Dyson Daniels 
• Devonte' Graham 
• Kira Lewis Jr.
• Dereon Seabron (two-way player)

Forwards:

• Brandon Ingram
• Zion Williamson
• Herbert Jones (G/F) 
• Naji Marshall
• Larry Nance
• Garrett Temple (G/F)
• E.J. Liddell (two-way player)

Nov 12, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) yells while defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Centers

• Jonas Valančiūnas
• Jaxon Hayes
• Willy Hernangómez

Key Facts on the Roster

• Three rookies are listed on the roster: Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, and Dereon Seabron.
• Players from conferences: 3 SEC, 4 ACC
• Only 2 players with 10+ years of experience: Valančiūnas and Temple

Projected Starters

1. PG CJ McCollum
2. SF Brandon Ingram
3. PF Zion Williamson
4. C Jonas Valančiūnas
5. G Herbert Jones

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