Hornets Land Pelicans’ Zion Williamson In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal 

The Pelicans do this deal for two reasons. Firstly, they’re tired of relying on Williamson, and secondly, they’re getting Scoot Henderson. 

The first reason is defensible enough. Williamson is regularly hurt. At this point, any level of concern about him is valid. If the Pelicans want to move on, we couldn’t blame them. 

Especially if they’re getting Scoot Henderson. For a long time, this was widely regarded as the second-best prospect in this draft. Henderson is a remarkable athlete with outstanding floor vision. If he reaches his ceiling, he could be a hybrid of Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. 

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Will it take him a while to get there? Sure. This deal sets the Pelicans back in the short term. With that said, they could decide that it has a positive enough impact on their long-term outlook. 

In time, they’ll be hoping Henderson can lead them to the Finals. 

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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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