Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey made a living in the paint while starring at Purdue, averaging 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey followed up his preseason debut with a 10-point outing in a 119-94 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Edey saw most of his points come at the free-throw line. One of Edey's three defensive rebounds (out of five total) came after he blocked a Hornets player and secured the rebound before his teammates took it down the other way for points.

Memphis opened its preseason on Monday in a 121-116 win against the Dallas Mavericks. That was the first look at the Grizzlies' new-look offense and two members of the draft class. Less turnovers and more cohesive ball movement are some of the improvements Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins mentioned he's hopeful to see on Thursday.

Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans could end up being the team's starting center this year alongside Zion Williamson in the frontcourt. ESPN's

After now-Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas departed the Pelicans in free agency, New Orleans neglected to find his replacement in free agent.

With a healthy Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and a tantalizing core, the New Orleans Pelicans look to show their early season success from a year ago wasn't a fluke. Ultimately, New Orleans' ceiling depends on the health of Williamson and Ingram.