Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Jonas Valanciunas, G Garrett Temple

New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier is the least traditional floor general we’ve landed the Pelicans in this piece. It may not matter in the slightest.

After all, positional rigidity is a thing of the past in the NBA. With Williamson, Ingram, and McCollum as primary initiators, having a scorer like Rozier at the position may be optimal. He can space the floor, and attack close-outs when the defense is scrambled.

Which, with this kind of offensive firepower, it will be. Regularly.

Meanwhile, the Hornets get a much-needed starting center here. Valanciunas’ ability to finish pick-and-roll sets by either rolling or popping ought to do wonders for their offense. They’re generally missing an inside presence of his magnitude. This trade should make them better in 2022-23.

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The future is unclear for the Pelicans, but it feels bright. They’ve done a fine job of surrounding Williamson and Ingram with talent. If they can shore up the point guard position heading into next season, the sky is the limit.