How This Trade Impacts New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans saw what their team was capable of without Zion Williamson in the mix and they had to be encouraged by the results. The team played about .500 basketball following the acquisition of CJ McCollum and gave the Phoenix Suns a good series in the first round.
Adding Williamson to that mix could take them to another level, but if he doesn’t want to be with the organization, they need to seriously consider moving on from him. If an offer like this was made, there is a chance they could pull the trigger.
This package from the Charlotte Hornets presents a lot to like. Terry Rozier provides more offensive punch to the lineup while bringing a much-needed defensive presence on the perimeter. He and Jose Alvarado would drive opponents crazy with their irritant style of defense.
Miles Bridges and Brandon Ingram would form one of the best young frontcourt duos in the NBA. They can both fill it up and have the length and athleticism to get the job done defensively. Not to be overlooked is the impact P.J. Washington would have.
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Washington could come off the bench, backing up both power forward and center. He and Larry Nance Jr. would be a lot for teams to handle on the second unit and their versatility makes them good fits alongside any of the other frontcourt players.
New Orleans would be two-deep at every position. They could actually have too much depth and could look to consolidate things at some point. The opportunities would be endless as the three first-round picks they are also getting give them a ton of possibilities when it comes to upgrading the roster.
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Already with 12 first-round picks through 2028, the New Orleans Pelicans would have a ton of buying power when it came to the draft, even rivaling the Oklahoma City Thunder.
