Timberwolves to Play Pelicans in NBA Cup Group Stage

• The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup on Friday.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves waived two-way forward Enrique Freeman due to a minor injury.
• Enrique Freeman averaged 16.5 points on 54.2% shooting, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season with the Iowa Wolves.
• Freeman's injury will keep him out for a few weeks.
• The NBA Cup in-season tournament is a new format for the league, featuring group stage play followed by a knockout round.