The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram and with the NBA trade deadline approaching it makes sense for the Pels to do something. But Jake Madison breaks down why the Pelicans should not make a move this season as there could be far reaching implications.
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19 Comments
Do you still think the Pelicans need to make a move this season?
Still well above .500 and top4 in the west. Last year, we were at the bottom of west, these players have done it before.
A bit frustrating coz we always wanna win, but Let's believe in the Pels!
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I am curious when it comes the the money side of it when it comes to Zion bc I thought that if he makes an all nba team or wins an award his contract goes from 38.6 annually to 46 annually. how would that effect the salary cap issue if he is making that much money I feel that could be an issue in the long term for resigning some of the young players looking for a new contract
They need rim protection off the bench but only if they can get it cheaply. If not they should just wait until the draft
Well the team is 3-7 in last 10 games with CJ & Jonas playing heavy minutes just to stay competitive. Minor moves at the TDL would help until your horses return. Bojan, Gary Trent, Beasley for shooting & a cheap defensive big, my favorite is Naz Reid, would help you keep players fresher for the playoffs & much deeper. When is the new TV deal kicking in & the Cap rising with it? Additionally you have assets to trade while keeping some draft choices, 8 #1s in the next 5 years, several pick swaps & many 2nd, so you still have a pipeline to young talent.
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Naji is on the injury list
I say go all in. Trade for clarkson!
I don't care what place we are in long as we make the playoffs
Don't make a trade stick with what you have. People forget this the best team New Orleans ever had. For the first time ever the team has a real shot to win it all. It's not championship or bust year but it will come one day. Don't rush the process and let things play out.
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We should definitely trade for a rim protector off the bench .
I don't think they should make any moves besides a Devonte and Jaxson type trade for a cheap rim protector or 3 point guy, other than that I think it's too early to make any big moves since we haven't even been to the play offs healthy.
Outside of getting something for Jax, Graham etc. there's no reason to make any trade. We truly have very little idea of what we have when healthy, because we've had so many injuries. CJ has done a great job without BI & Z, Zion stepped up in Brandon's absence. But it's time to see how we match up against those elite teams fully staffed.
I agree with a lot of your comments tonight Jake. IMO B.I. & Zion will both be gone after their current contracts. Because the Pels are a small market team & the luxury tax. We will need their replacements on the roster or we will be in constant rebuilding mode. For that reason we need these draft picks, especially lottery picks.
What trio A trio was LBJ, Bosh, and Wade. They played! Trade BI for someone who want to play. Just on paper do not win Championship, if they never play together.
Stick with it, a healthy version of this team is deadly! 🏀🇬🇧