Today's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis

- Preparation, dedication to defense make assistant coach Darren Erman pivotal for the Pelicans  (from  Scott Kushner,  theadvocate.com):

Read it here:   http://theadvocate.com/sports/pelicans/13674706-128/preparation-dedication-to-defense-make

-   With a simplified approach, the Pelicans are confident their defense can be among the NBA’s best (from Brett…