Quincy Pondexter (knee) is progressing slowly during the rehab process and hasn't yet been cleared for full-scale basketball work, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "I hope not to miss much time if any time at all," Pondexter said in a SiriusXM Radi

Pondexter (knee) is progressing slowly during the rehab process and hasn't yet been cleared for full-scale basketball work, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "I hope not to miss much time if any time at all," Pondexter said in a SiriusXM Radio interview.

Analysis:

Pondexter underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in early May and had been vocal about his ability to be ready for training camp. His stature in standard leagues was tenuous at best, and he'll have a difficult time cracking the starting lineup if the Pelicans enter the season with a healthy Jrue Holiday (leg).