The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly joining the ranks of teams planning to reopen their practice facilities as the NBA tries to navigate a suspended season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Christian Clark of Nola.com, the Pelicans will reopen their facility on May 18, three days after Louisiana's current stay-at-home order is set to expire.

The New Orleans Pelicans are planning to reopen their practice facility in Metairie on May 18, a source confirmed.

Earlier this week, the NBA began allowing teams to open their doors in municipalities where stay-at-home orders have been lifted. Louisiana's stay-at-home order runs through Friday. The Pelicans plan to start allowing players in for individual workouts three days after it is set to expire.

Clark also reported that the Pelicans have already made strides in adhering to the NBA's guidelines for a safe reopening.

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The team has appointed Aaron Nelson — the current vice president of player care and development — as the facility hygiene officer, per Clark. However, the team will not pressure players outside the New Orleans market to travel back to Louisiana.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers became the first two teams to reopen their facilities, a positive step for the potential resumption of play.

Players and coaches alike have been on record saying teams will need weeks to readjust and get up to speed after multiple months without basketball.

However, reopening facilities will allow individuals — some of whom are without proper basketball amenities — to get some drills and workouts, which should help in terms of the timeline as the NBA hopes to find a proper resolution.