New Orleans Pelicans Receive: C/F Kristaps Porzingis
Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Steven Adams and G Eric Bledsoe
Kristaps Porzingis knows a thing or two about being traded so this will be nothing new. This will be a similar situation where he would be sent to a team looking to take the next step in the Western Conference. Because of his contract, the Pelicans might not have to give up a ton for the star.
Steven Adams could headline the NBA trade scenario along with Eric Bledsoe. He is a veteran point guard that was sent to New Orleans in the Jrue Holiday deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then, the Pelicans have been interested in moving him and this could be their chance.
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From a salary cap standpoint, the Pelicans would clear $3.5 million for the 2021-22 season but would be paying Kristaps Porzingis an extra year than what they would the two seasons that Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams have left on their deals.
Porzingis is set to earn $31.6 million during the upcoming season and will earn $33.8 million in 2022-23 and a $36 million player option in 2023-24. The Pelicans would have to be confident in his fit alongside Zion Williamson for the long-term.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Kristaps Porzingis would impact both the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.
