Murray figured to be a key piece to helping New Orleans get past the first round of the playoffs this season. The Pelicans have made the playoffs in two of the last three seasons ...

These guys aren't on the trade market or in awards races, but they've stepped up their games enough to warrant watching down the stretch.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green said that Williamson is dealing with a stomach illness and won't play Friday against the Celtics, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports ...