Hawks vs Pelicans Preview Preseason Wraps Up In Birmingham - Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More Skip to main content Sign In October 14, 2022NewsEditorialVideoTeamScheduleSI.comNewsEditorialVideoTeamScheduleSI.comSUBSCRIBEHomePelicans ScoopNBA Hawks vs Pelicans Preview Preseason Wraps Up In BirminghamThe New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks will wrap up the preseason slate with a one-off game in Birmingham, AL, though Zion Williamson will not play.Author:Chris DodsonPublish date:Oct 14, 2022 1:29 PM EDTJose Alvarado is coming home to a sold-out Legacy Arena, home of the G-League Birmingham Squadron. However, Zion Williamson did not practice Friday morning and will not suit up as the New Orleans Pelicans wrap up the preseason slate against the Atlanta Hawks. Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr., and Dyson Daniels are all listed on the injury report but did participate in the morning shootaround and are expected to play. When: 7:00 PM CSTWhere: Birmingham, AL Legacy ArenaWatch: Fox 8 WVUEListen: WRNO 99.5 New OrleansWillie Green will not get his wish of seeing the starting five together before Opening Night, though he will have the last year's playoff rotation at the ready. Ingram (toe) has progressed well this week and Nance Jr. (foot) says he is prepared to knock off some rust. CJ McCollum and Herb Jones will get more time to gel in the backcourt while Jonas Valanciunas patrols the paint alone in Williamson's absence. Jones and McCollum will battle the All-Star backcourt duo Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Murray is upper echelon defender and could force McCollum to work off the ball more. Jones kept Murray quiet in the Play-In Game but head coach Willie Green might want to experiment with the matchups one last time before the games matter. Not On Herb's defense is not in question but if Jones can handle the ball more to initiate offense against Young, that would be an encouraging development. Scroll to Continue Read More Sports Drink Pouring Up Unique Opening Night Menu For Pelicans OpenerOct 14, 2022 3:07 PM EDT Hawks vs Pelicans Preview Preseason Wraps Up In BirminghamOct 14, 2022 1:29 PM EDT CJ McCollum Zion Williamson Understand David Griffin&apos s &apos Human Element&apos Oct 13, 2022 11:09 AM EDTIngram will battle with De'andre Hunter to start off the game. There will be some preseason rust and Hunter can pester Ingram some on defense but BI should be able to find his spots and get buckets. Ingram's work as a help defender is something to watch throughout the game. Atlanta lists Clint Capela (thumb) as a day-to-day game-time decision but the Pelicans will not have to deal with Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee rehab). John Collins will be the most dangerous Hawk behind Young and Murray. Trey Murphy III or Larry Nance Jr. should be able to handle the challenge of stepping into the starting lineup and stopping Collins.  Fans have probably gotten their last extended looks at Garrett Temple minutes outside of garbage time. However, Alvarado, Naji Marshall, Willy Hernangomez, and Devonte' Graham should get plenty of minutes in Birmingham. The battle for reserve minutes is intense and there is only this one last game for the coaching staff to get things right. The Pelicans will head home for a few days before flying out to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, October 19. Read More Pelicans News CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson And Understanding David Griffin's Human Element ApproachJaxson Hayes Suffers Torn UCL, Out At Least 2 WeeksPelicans Finding Out Jose Alvarado Not Fooling AroundZion Williamson Draws Inspiration From The Notorious B.I.G.Trajan Langdon Opens Media Day, Talks Shared SuccessesFans Get A Chance To Play Pick Up Before Home Opener!Willy Hernangomez Has Earned A Shot At A Bigger Role NBA Sports Drink Pouring Up Unique Opening Night Menu For Pelicans OpenerBy Chris DodsonOct 14, 2022 3:07 PM EDTNBA Hawks vs Pelicans Preview Preseason Wraps Up In BirminghamBy Chris DodsonOct 14, 2022 1:29 PM EDTNBA CJ McCollum Zion Williamson Understand David Griffin s Human Element By Chris DodsonOct 13, 2022 11:09 AM EDTBasketball Heat Hand Pelicans First Loss Of The Preseason 120-103By David GrubbOct 12, 2022 10:43 PM EDTNBA Preseason Preview Pelicans vs HeatBy David GrubbOct 12, 2022 11:27 AM EDTBasketball Pelicans List 2 Key Players Out 4 Questionable Against HeatBy Terry Kimble and Kyle T. MosleyOct 11, 2022 8:41 PM EDTNBA Willy Hernangomez Earning Regular-Season Minutes with Pelicans this PreseasonBy Chris DodsonOct 11, 2022 3:07 PM EDTNews Pelicans Transactions Sign Two Players Waive Butler and Petty Jr By Pelicans Scoop and New Orleans Pelicans PROct 11, 2022 10:32 AM EDTLoading…See MoreCLOSECLOSECLOSECLOSE