New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Kyle Lowry
Toronto Raptors Receive: Eric Bledsoe, J.J. Redick 2021 1st Round Pick (via LAL)
Kyle Lowry is one of the best players in the history of the Toronto Raptors franchise but he is in the final year of his contract and the team could be going in a different direction. This makes him a player to watch in NBA trade rumors as the deadline approaches.
This is a chance for them to dump Kyle Lowry while gaining some other short-term deals. This is why the trade would help both sides, especially a New Orleans Pelicans needing another veteran leader and shot creator that isn’t a defensive liability.
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The Pelicans would take on Lowry’s salary for the rest of the season but would be unable to unload some players of their own. Both Redick and Bledsoe could be on the move and this would help New Orleans in their pursuit of getting younger.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal would benefit both sides right away.