Is there anything more satisfying than watching something grow? It’s something that NBA fans can appreciate and teams can, too.

We’re not talking about grass. Think more along the lines of a child. To watch something grow when you can track its progress is a truly beautiful thing. 

NBA front offices love to watch their team grow. In particular, they love to see indications that the team is growing into a contender. 

It appears as if the New Orleans Pelicans are growing in that direction. At 20-12, this young team is one of the best in the NBA.

If they wanted to make a win-now trade, they’d be well justified in doing so. 

Here’s a deal that has them doing exactly that with the New Orleans Pelicans.