3. New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans have to be aggressive in pursuit of building a winner, especially if Zion Williamson is going to turn into a disgruntled player. He is the centerpiece of the franchise that the Pelicans need to keep around long-term. A move that could make this happen is to acquire Damian Lillard.
There is no chance for Williamson to grow unhappy with a point guard like Lillard running the show. He is a franchise-changing piece that can help navigate New Orleans to the postseason.
Lonzo Ball is no longer with the Pelicans and this is notable because he would have been the leader of the return in a trade. Now, the Pelicans will likely have to move the likes of Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas.
The Pelicans could also offer up Devonte’ Graham, who was recently acquired in a sign-and-trade, in hopes of keeping Ingram. There are plenty of options for the Pelicans in this deal and it is a no-brainer if available.
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The Pelicans have been building for years now and they finally have that all-star caliber player to build around. It is about finding the right pieces and if there is a guard like Lillard on the trading block, it is important to try and make it happen.
