OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 20: Tyreke Evans #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives towards the basket on Leandro Barbosa #19 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 20, 2015 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Pelicans will open the season Wednesday night against Denver, without guard Tyreke Evans. But, Evans, rehabbing after knee surgery could return in late November or early December.
Here’s what general manager Dell Demps said about Evans’ return Tuesday at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation quarterback club at the Cannery in Mid-City.
Game time at the Smoothie King Center is 7.