This Jazz-Pelicans Trade Features Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson, New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Utah Jazz Receive: G Devonte’ Graham, 2024 Second-Round Pick (NOP)
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G Jordan Clarkson 

If you need evidence of the significance of first-round picks in the NBA, you needn’t look no further than the New Orleans Pelicans. 

Well, that’s if you’re pretending the Thunder don’t exist. Otherwise, the Pelicans have as impressive a collection of draft capital as anyone in the NBA. Looking at the road they took to assemble it, it wasn’t always clear that their future would look so bright. 

After all, when Anthony Davis forced his way out of New Orleans, things looked bleak in the Big Easy. People wondered whether this small market team could survive.

In the end, the Pelicans traded Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three unprotected first-round picks and a swap. 

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Now, those picks are paying dividends. With the Lakers having a disappointing last season, the Pelicans were able to draft promising prospect Dyson Daniels. Moreover, they still have picks to spare. 

Certainly enough of them to part with this second-rounder – right? 

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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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