Boston Celtics Receive: G CJ McCollum, G/F Dyson Daniels, 2024 First-Round Pick (LAL via NOP), 2026 First-Round Pick (NOP), 2028 First-Round Pick (NOP) 

New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown 

Of course, the New Orleans Pelicans had championship aspirations this season, too. Those hopes are already dashed. 

Perhaps they were always a long shot. Still, this was a disappointing season in the Big Easy. injuries were to blame as much as anything else. 

By now, we’re all concerned about Zion Williamson. If this young man can’t find a way to stay healthy for longer durations, he won’t be able to lead the Pelicans to the promised land.

This year, Brandon Ingram dealt with injuries too. As it turns out, building an NBA contender is very difficult.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics & New Orleans Pelicans Updates

You need to keep your players happy, and you need to keep them healthy. Generally speaking, teams struggle to do both – if either. 

Would the Pelicans be contenders if they added Brown?