The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the more interesting teams entering the 2025-26 NBA campaign, but there are several questions Willie Green's team needs to answer if it's to reach the postseason.

While many national observers have written off the Pelicans as a cursed franchise , the roster on paper looks like a group that could finish closer to the 49 wins from the 2023-24 season as opposed to last season's 21-61 disaster class.

Here are the top five questions that need answers in order for the Pelicans to succeed this season.

Have to stay healthy

When discussing team health in New Orleans, forward Zion Williamson is obviously a top concern in terms of his availability. While dealing with a hamstring problem last season, the two-time NBA All-Star only suited up in 30 games. To

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