Pregame analysis and predictions of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA game to be played on February 2, 2026 on ESPN.

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of the healthiest stretch of their season.

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With the NBA trade deadline officially a week away, the Pelicans are one of the teams at the forefront of rumors around the league.

When the Sixers (26-21) host the New Orleans Pelicans (13-37) on Saturday night, they will likely do so with their full compliment of rotation players.

Memphis looks to stop its five-game road slide with a win against New Orleans. Friday's game is the fourth meeting this season between the two teams.

The Pelicans were playing the second game of a back-to-back after beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at the Smoothie King Center. The Pels had won three of their four games since interim coach James Borrego started using the lineup of Zion Williamson, Murphy, Herb Jones, Bey and Derik Queen.