Pelicans' Dante Cunningham: Will play Tuesday vs. Trail Blazers
Cunningham (illness) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis:
Cunningham was held out of Monday's practice with an illness, but after receiving treatment throughout the day Tuesday, he now feels good enough to take the court. After the addition of DeMarcus Cousins, Cunningham has settled into a bench role after starting 29 games previously this season and has averaged 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointer across 25.2 minutes in nine games since the All-Star break.