Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal 

It’s easier to make an investment when you’ve got a lot of money under your belt. 

As far as the Pelicans are concerned, they do. As a matter of fact, they have three first-round picks in the 2024 draft: their own, the Bucks’, and the Los Angeles Lakers’. Surely, they can spare this one. 

It would be a worthwhile investment to spare it for this package if they agree. It goes without saying that Vanderbilt is a fantastic defensive combo big with a surprising ability to pass. In a team full of players who are offensively minded, he would be a great addition. 

Meanwhile, Beasley is the type of movement shooter any contender could use.

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Considering all of the factors involved in this deal, it is a significant win-now move for the Pelicans. In my opinion, they’re in the perfect position to succeed. 

In the end, we all know who they are and what they are capable of.