With competing this season going from unlikely to nearly impossible, the Pelicans must address major questions about their stars.

Williamson (left hamstring strain), Ingram (left ankle sprain) and Alvarado (left hamstring strain) have been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Kings. Williamson has only appeared in six games, Murray has appeared in eight, and Ingram is expected to miss extended time due to the recent ankle injury.

The New Orleans Pelicans aren’t just disappointed that Brandon Ingram is injured. They also are disappointed in how he got injured. It’s why the team sent video to the league office of the play Ingram suffered a high-grade low left ankle sprain in Saturday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.