Pelicans Land Kyrie Irving In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal

Without question, this is a risky move for the New Orleans Pelicans. If Kyrie Irving finds a new reason not to play basketball, they’ll be giving up a lot of value for nothing.

Still, imagine Irving enters 2022-23 with something to prove. If the Pelicans are landing a more reliable Irving, they could have the best offense in basketball in 2022-23.

After all, they’d be pairing Irving with C.J. McCollum, Brandon Ingram, and Zion Willamson. All told, this deal gives the Pelicans perhaps the most offensive gifted starting lineup in the NBA.

That might be a risk they have to take. Besides, the Lakers are likely to make sweeping changes this summer. After a highly disappointing 2021-22, who knows what they might do this year?

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With that in mind, the pick they’re sending Brooklyn could fall well outside of the lottery. If it does, this could be a heist for the Pelicans.

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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.

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