New Orleans Pelicans Receive: C/F Kristaps Porzingis, G Trey Burke

Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Josh Hart, G Devonte’ Graham, C Jaxson Hayes, 2023 First-Round Pick (via LAL)

This trade would send Kristaps Porzingis to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for two quality rotational players and one young prospect. The Dallas Mavericks would be getting Josh Hart, Devonte’ Graham, Jaxson Hayes, and a 2023 first-rounder via the Lakers.

After his struggles in the playoffs last year, Porzingis has been having a decent year this season. He’s averaging 20.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 45.1 percent from the field and 28.2 percent from three-point range.

On the other side of things, Josh Hart has been a crucial part of New Orleans’ rotation. He’s playing 32.8 minutes a night, averaging 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from deep.

Graham has been relatively inefficient, but that’s how he’s been for the entirety of his career. This season, he’s averaging 14.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while shooting 37.3 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three-point land.

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There has been some drama between Jaxson Hayes and the Pelicans, as the young center admitted that he was frustrated with not earning consistent playing time. In only his second season, Hayes is averaging 6.6 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 54.7 percent from the field.

Let’s take a look at how this NBA trade scenario would impact both the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.