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Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal 

This deal would be difficult for the Pelicans to make. 

After all, Ingram has developed into a franchise cornerstone. His ability to create his own shot is huge for this offence. Meanwhile, the draft capital they’re parting with here is extremely valuable as well. 

On the other hand: this is Trae Young we’re talking about. He’s a one-man offense, and usually, he’s within the top 5. Adding him could put this Pelicans team over the edge. 

His pairing with Zion Williamson is especially enticing. It’s hard to recall the last time we saw such an elite playmaker pair up with such a dominant inside scorer.

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The Pelicans’ defense would suffer, but they ought to be able to pour in enough points that it doesn’t matter. 

How would the Hawks look following this deal? 

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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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