Ryan Anderson unable to regain focus, shooting rhythm in Pelicans' 121-95 loss to Thunder: New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson tried hard to get focused Thursday night in the final game before the All-Star break begins. But like his teammates, Anderson was still overcome with emotion after former Pelicans coach Monty Williams' wife, Ingrid, died on Wednesday from injuries sustained in a car accident. -- The Times-Picayune

Tyreke Evans undergoes surgery on right knee for third time since May: New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans underwent surgery on his right knee for the third time since May and he will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The Pelicans announced the successful surgery during the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. -- The Times-Picayune

Pelicans remain in negotiations to extend Bryce Dejean-Jones a contract for rest of season: The New Orleans Pelicans remain in negotiations to extend shooting guard Bryce Dejean-Jones a contract for the remander of the season, but it likely won't get finalized until after the All-Star break, sources say. -- The Times-Picayune

Thunder dominates Pels, but focus squarely on Monty, Ingrid Williams: Much like Monty Williams did for him, New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson sat Thursday at Williams’ home crying. Williams’ wife Ingrid died Wednesday from injuries suffered in a multiple-vehicle car crash Tuesday in Oklahoma City, leaving the visiting Pelicans heartbroken for their former head coach who is now an assistant with the Thunder. -- The Advocate

Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans undergoes surgery, out for season: Tyreke Evans will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful knee surgery on Thursday, the team officially announced. -- The Advocate