This Bold Trade Sends Paul George To New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans, LA Clippers, Paul George, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Analysis Network

Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal

We already said that this deal borders on unrealistic. With that said, that’s on the LA Clippers’ end: The New Orleans Pelicans would likely accept it in a heartbeat.

That’s not a slight on McCollum or Valanciunas. They’re both strong offensive players who the Pelicans will be happy to roster in 2022-23. With that said, George’s two-way impact far outweighs what either bring to the table.

Simply put, the Pelicans would be getting the best player in this trade. George’s 3-and-D chops will complement anyone, but it would be particularly advantageous in maximizing Zion Williamson’s playmaking. Negating his defensive shortcomings is no small victory either.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: Here’s How LA Clippers Could Trade For Myles Turner

Unfortunately for the Pelicans, this one probably won’t be in the cards. They’ll have to settle for having one of the most exciting young cores and deepest collections of draft capital in the NBA instead.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Picture of James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

Former NBA Player Reveals Denver Nuggets’ Biggest Playoff Threat

The defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets have gotten off to another strong start in this year’s postseason. They drew the Los Angeles Lakers as their

Mavs’ Luka Doncic Doesn’t Hold Back About Kawhi Leonard

The Dallas Mavericks blew a chance to take control of their first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Provides Positive Injury Update

The New Orleans Pelicans earned their way into the 2024 NBA Playoffs through the NBA Play-In Tournament. It is tough enough finding success in the

Latest posts

1
2
3
4
5
6