Norris Cole (back) will not play Friday against the Trail Blazers but could be available for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers, Jon Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Cole (back) will not play Friday against the Trail Blazers but could be available for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers, Jon Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

With Cole sidelined yet again, the Pelicans will start the back court combo of Jrue Holiday and Toney Douglas. Head coach Alvin Gentry told reporters during pregame Friday that there is a chance Cole plays Friday. However, after a six-game layoff, Cole will likely need to get some on-court work in before owners can feel confident that he'll be ready by Sunday's matchup against the Clippers.