Brandon Ingram
There are quite a few teams that could offer an enticing trade package for Damian Lillard this summer. However, there are none of them — at least franchises that are close to playoff contention — that could offer what the New Orleans Pelicans can.
New Orleans has nine draft picks they can offer through 2028 between now and the 2021 NBA Draft. Besides the draft picks, the Pelicans could also offer up Brandon Ingram for Lillard.
Ingram is an exciting player to watch as he shares a similar build as someone like Kevin Durant. The tall and lanky forward has evolved into a prominent three-level scorer, and he will be turning 24 years old before he begins his sixth season in the league.
Getting a young piece like Ingram would expedite Portland’s efforts in creating a roster that can contend in the Western Conference.
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As for the Pelicans, a duo of Lillard and Zion Williamson would be must-watch television. New Orleans could make the type of move needed in order to show Williamson they are serious about winning at a high-level.
