Pelicans Land Suns’ Deandre Ayton In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal 

Ayton is a better defender than Valanciunas. Let’s start there. 

After all, the Pelicans have Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum. Valanciunas’ offensive skills are superfluous in light of the players they have on their roster. 

Of course, Nance Jr. may be the best defender of the bunch.

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Still, the Pelicans are stacked with defensive wings. Nance Jr. is expendable if the Pelicans believe that Ayton can be a defensive anchor. 

So, if they believe that, they should do this deal. If the Pelicans can unlock a version of Ayton who’s elite on defense and just solid on offense, they should be able to justify this deal. 

Can the Suns? 

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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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