Pelicans Land Mike Conley In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal

Again, the New Orleans Pelicans are in full win-now mode heading into 2022-23. Hayes is good, but a steady veteran presence like Mike Conley should be more impactful.

Critics will point to the defensive fit between Conley and McCollum, and they will have a point. We’ve seen small guards struggle together in the past. In fact, we’ve seen both Conley (with Donovan Mitchell) and McCollum (with Damian Lillard) do so themselves.

Nevermind that. For the Pelicans to win big in 2022-23, they’ll need to go all-in on offense.

It’s a gamble that ought to pay off. A starting lineup of Conley, McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Jonas Valanciunas may have more point production potential than any other in the NBA.

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They’ll cede a lot of points, but on an average night, they’ll more than make up the difference.

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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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