For the game, they could be without their best player, as Zion Williamson is on the injury report. Williamson missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Detroit Pistons, and they may be getting one of their key players back on the court. Zion Williamson missed the previous game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a low back contusion, and he's on the injury report again with the same ailment.

The Lakers might benefit most by steering clear of a risky summer blockbuster to try to boost an already solid roster. But it all depends on how this NBA season ends up, right?