Does this trade make sense for the New Orleans Pelicans?

There has been some concern about Zion Williamson’s desire to stay in New Orleans long term. This is something that the Pelicans cannot afford to have slip away. This is a chance to add some more weapons and assets to a rotation that already has a franchise player in place.

Malik Beasley had the best statistical season of his career. He put up19.6 points per game but played just 37 games. When healthy, Beasley showed that he is a legitimate threat along the three-point line and can defend along the perimeter.

If the main priority is the potential fit of each player alongside Zion Williamson, Beasley’s skill-set would be as close to ideal as it gets. He can do everything you could possibly want off-the-catch with an ability to get the job done as a shot creator, in general.

This seems like a fit next to Zion Williamson because it gives him another weapon to kick the ball out to from beyond the arc. Rubio is a veteran option that would act as a leader right away while Culver is a player to develop. There is a lot to like about this particular trade for the Pelicans.

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New Orleans could choose to be aggressive in the offseason and it will be interesting to see what they choose to do. One thing that must happen is make Williamson happy and make sure he is interested in sticking around long term.