Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry said today they want DeMarcus Cousins to return for the 2018-19 season. Cousins is an unrestricted free agent this summer and is rehabbing from a torn achilles tendon. Gentry says its important to keep a core in place. General Manager Dell Demps echoed those statements and also said they want Rajon Rondo to return as his one-year contract is up.

Saints Safety Marcus Willliams told ESPN’s Mike Triplett that he doesn’t really talk about the final play of the season. Williams misplayed a pass to Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs, who ended up running down the sidelines for the winning score to eliminate New Orleans from the playoffs. Williams, who had a fantastic rookie campaign, says he’s excited about next season as he believes they can be a great team with a great secondary.

Meanwhile, running back Mark Ingram who is in the final year of his contract, will reportedly skip O-T-A’s, but he’ll be with the team at minicamp.