New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G/F RJ Barrett, G Immanuel Quickley, 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: F Brandon Ingram
On the other hand, draft-day deals can be hard to execute. There are plenty of reasons for that. Firstly, teams want to hold onto lottery picks. They represent an opportunity to select a player who could change their franchise. What could be more valuable than that?
Well, a proven star. That’s the other side of the coin. Teams can be apprehensive about trading a known commodity for a rookie that hasn’t played in the NBA yet.
After all, players don’t always pan out. Just look at RJ Barrett. He was the third overall pick in the NBA, and so far, he hasn’t quite lived up to those expectations.
The New York Knicks need more than what Barrett has shown capable of providing. They aren’t in a rush to force the next superstar trade, but if there’s a reasonable opportunity to add a fitting piece next to Jalen Brunson, like Brandon Ingram, it should be considered.
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The Pelicans, on the other hand, are entering a situation where they must evaluate their core going forward. Selling low right now on Williamson would be malpractice. However, it may not be the right time to move Ingram either. Regardless, looming financial deadlines may press the issue.
Should the Pelicans and Knicks make this trade?
