New Orleans Pelicans Receive: C Alperen Sengun, C Christian Wood, 2022 First-Round Pick (HOU), 2023 First-Round Pick (BKN), 2025 First-Round Pick (BKN)
Houston Rockets Receive: F Zion Williamson
Speaking of the Houston Rockets…
They’re as good a candidate to broker a blockbuster for Williamson as any. As a franchise that has enjoyed consistent success in recent history, they’d love to accelerate their rebuild.
An offense built around Williamson and Jalen Green would overwhelm opponents on a nightly basis.
As for the Pelicans, they receive an interesting package here. Depending on who you talk to, Alperen Sengun is either a future superstar or a quality reserve. His blend of low-post footwork and prodigious passing vision titillates. On the other hand, his slow feet and short arms lend themselves to concern about his defensive potential.
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Christian Wood is mainly here to make the money work. Still, the Pelicans could see potential in the 26-year-old. Questions about his character and defensive effort are prevalent. Still, he is one of the better stretch big men in the National Basketball Association.
The Pelicans also receive a nice return of draft capital here. It’s less than they’re getting from the Knicks. Whether they accept this deal or not likely boils down to their valuation of Sengun.
