Capture the Flagg: Injuries could make a Pelicans rebuild hard to resist

The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t come into this season with an intention to tank and be trade deadline sellers. Not after they traded to acquire Dejounte Murray in the summer.

Murray was supposed to be the missing piece to bring a talented roster together. A former All-Star capable of making life easier for someone like Zion Williamson. A plus contributor on both ends of the floor.

Then, Murray broke his hand in the season opener. A week later, CJ McCollum and Herb Jones suffered injuries.