New Orleans Pelicans Land Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal 

The main question here pertains to Shi Gilgeous-Alexander’s level of patience. 

In all likelihood, the Thunder will be among the league’s worst teams in 2022-23. If that wasn’t already the case, Chet Holmgren’s season-ending injury makes it so. 

Of course, that means they’ll likely nab another top pick in the draft. On the other hand, that doesn’t assure them short-term success either.

Suppose they draft Victor Wembenyama: can he co-exist with Holmgren? On the other hand, imagine they draft Scoot Henderson: surely, one of Gilgeous-Alexander or Josh Giddey would have to go. 

Moreover, young players take time to win. At 24, Gilgeous-Alexander has time to wait – but how much? If the Thunder moved him now, it might be because he’s grown impatient, or, they may simply prefer to build a core group on the same timeline. 

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If they do look to move on from their star guard, is Gilgeous-Alexander a good target 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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