Pelicans Land Kevin Durant In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

Kevin Durant, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets Receive: F Brandon Ingram, F/C Larry Nance Jr., 2023 First-Round Pick (LAL via NOP), 2024 First-Round Pick (MIL via NOP), 2025 First-Round Pick (NOP) 
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F Kevin Durant 

When it comes to Durant-to-New Orleans scenarios, there’s one big question to answer: Brandon Ingram, or Zion Williamson? It’s a difficult question to answer.

For both teams, Williamson is the higher risk, higher reward proposition. After all, we’ve seen how his body has failed him to begin his NBA career. 

At the same time, he’s looked the part of a future MVP candidate when healthy.

Williamson’s unique physical profile allows him to dominate defenders in a way Ingram, realistically, never will. If he can stay healthy, he can be a top 5 player in this league. 

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If the Nets desire a more consistently available player, surely they’ll opt to go with Ingram as the centerpiece of a trade package. He’s a low-maintenance star who continues to rise in his career toward being a top wing scorer.

Are the Pelicans wise to put that much pressure on his broad shoulders here? 

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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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