Deandre Ayton solves multiple problems for New Orleans Pelicans and should be the top trade target
Deandre Ayton should be the top trade target for the New Orleans Pelicans if they move on from Brandon Ingram. Jake Madison explains why Ayton makes sense next to Zion Williamson for the Pels even with Karlo Matkovic having a breakout during Summer League. He also goes into how it helps figure out the starting lineup. But if the Pels do want more depth at center they should stay away from Robert Covington.
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Every dayer 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
If you have watched Ayton vs the Pels, you'd think he was the best ever. Dude doesn't miss against us.
What’s up JM?! …. I think we can rotate the 3 centers we have and roll with that till we see how it works close to the trade deadline
And it doesn’t snow in new orleans so he won’t miss a game bc of that
I would do that trade in a heartbeat. He answers a bunch of questions at the 5.
Everyday'er here.
I do t like his demeanor
Just because he's taking 10 three pointers a game don't make that a positive thing because if he's missing those shots he's just hurting the team Trey Murphy would be making more of he is 3-point shots
Make up your mind Jake
Very happy with that trade. Even if he's not as good of a player as BI, it still makes our team better and cleans up the rotation. Wouldn't even need a 1st rd pick back in my opinion.
Do this trade all innnnnnnn let’s go for it
We are talking about that Ayton guy who disappeared in the finals vs the Bucks
Id rather sign JT Thor or Meyers Leonard over Robert Covington
This is the dream scenario. If Zion stays healthy we'd be contenders for sure. No way does BI agree to go to POR though and I don't think POR does it if BI doesn't approve.
I prefer making a move for Day’Ron Sharpe
Hell no..dude was with Phoenix and would go missing for games and play half hearted..still wanted a max contract 😅 no wonder they sent him packing
No, I say keep Ingram and sign Yurtseven. Revisit Ingram trades on December 15th. Yurtseven can help them with rebounding. Not having a big time rebounding rate guy can cost the Pelicans way too many games
Just don't trust ayton. I rather run it what we got. He's not a fit for the locker room either
Fiba theis would be great
And then when we get in the playoffs y'all going to be trying to get rid of them😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
trail blazers receive
-ingram
– rui
– vanderbilt
pelicans receive
– ayton
– cam reddish
– jabari walker
– 2026 1 st round pick via portland
-2029 1st via bucks
lakers receive
– jermia grant
brunsen and bridges signing team friendly deals is gonna squeeze bi to do the same surely
Stop it, no way we get him, please be real Jake😅
also: eric bledso is available lol😂
Every damn day……Ayton would be golden …and I think he would fall into line.
Unfortunately, I believe this deal would have been done weeks ago if B.I (a southern dude) wanted to actually live in Oregon, (probably never making the playoffs in the WEST!) and sign an extension with them.
BUT…if they are the only team willing to give him the max, then he'd might reconsider
Ayton is unfocused and plays like he’s gay. Pels don’t need that nonsense
I'm good on him
This host is the only person who is still actively trying to trade BI. 🤦🏼 The Pels don't need another center. The Pels starting center is not going to see the ball for heavy minutes on offense, no matter who it is. DM, BI, And Zion will be taking up the majority of the ball time on offense. That's why I believe the best starting line up would be, BI, DM, Zion, Herb, and Matk/Missi. TM3 and CJ are going to be more effective coming off the bench because they will get to play their style of ball more than if they are in the starting lineup. Jose at the backup point, CJ at backup shooting guard, TM3 and Hawk on the wings, and Matk/Missi at backup center. This is a top 5 team in the west.
Bi babymomma Aaleeyah Petty is dating Anfernee Simon.. an she pregnant for Anfernee… And Bi loved that girl… its no way Bi accepts going to Portland
That's a good option
Why do you think Portland is in the business of giving up first round picks with the current state of that franchise? Just unrealistic
Jake is a idiot
I like Ayton a lot!! He’s a dog, and wasn’t give his props at Phoenix or Portland. He’d be given a hero’s welcome in New Orleans & we would automatically be ready to compete with other bigs at the 5 in the West!
CJ NEEDS TO COME OFF THE BENCH!!! He has always been streaky and CHOKES in crunch time!! Everydayer!
Trade CJ for Ayton & keep BI!!
If we keep CJ, start Trey & let him come off the bench😊
Blazers want to tank for Flagg, Bailey, Taloare, etc. Deni Advija is a playmaking forward who is young on a great contract. They don't want Ingram. Also, Pels want to clear Ingram's 30+ million salary to make room for Murphy's new deal and have more contract flexibility. Ayton makes 30+m, then next offseason pels are in the same situation wth needed to get him to accept a favorable extension.
That boy soft hell no