Snell will start Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Snell gets the nod with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) sidelined. It will be his first start with the Pelicans. In his 10 starts with the Trail Blazers before being traded, he averaged 6.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.7 minutes.