The New Orleans Pelicans canceled their second preseason game due to Hurricane Milton's impact. However, the front office was active, making four roster changes by signing two players and waiving two others.

They added forward Josh Oduro and guard Elfrid Payton while letting go of guard Adonis Arms and forward Matt Ryan. Oduro, a Providence College standout, had a brief stint with the Pelicans during Summer League, while Payton returns to the team after a successful previous tenure.