2023-06-15 06:13:40
Many rumors have said that the Pelicans have a strong interest in Scoot Henderson, hoping to exchange for the top pick in exchange for the top-ranked point guard in this year’s talent; they even did not hesitate to send away Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in 19 years. . The Blazers, as the third overall pick, are also looking for packages to trade stars. Will these two teams draw a red line? Let’s just read on.
Why would the Pelicans be interested in trading for Zion? A foreign report pointed out that the Pelicans can now have three timelines for team building. The first is to keep Zion healthy and continue to attack, the second is to completely rebuild and let the Big Three go, and the third is to send Zion away for reorganization. Since Zion still can’t prove that he can play healthy, from the perspective of the management, I can’t bet my core on the lying players. Of course, it is very difficult to trade Zion. Even now, Zion’s transaction value must be at its lowest point. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why many Pelicans fans are unwilling to move Zion, not because they don’t want to send him away, but because they think that even if Zion is sent away, they will not be able to change to the top three picks, and they don’t want to post more assets such as DD, Jones and draft picks.
Now that Zion’s trade value is low, what regarding Brandon Ingram? Sorry, I don’t think it’s possible that Brandon Ingram will be sent away. He has already proved himself that he can lead the team in the high-intensity playoffs. Even if he can be exchanged for Henderson, who can be called Rose 2.0, it is the bottom line that the Pelicans should stick to no matter what.
Back to Henderson, who should be the top pick in any year without Wenbanyama. He has all the skill and awareness you can think of for a good ballhandler. Therefore, I’m not surprised that any team has a high level of interest in him. In particular, CJ McCollum’s performance has become more and more unstable this season, Alvarado and Richardson can provide limited help, and the Pelicans’ guard depth and potential are far from enough, so it is understandable that they hope to be able to play off the ball in the draft Henderson, who has strength and potential, seems less surprising. (The only thing that surprises me is how ambitious they are.)
After rumors that the Hornets have high interest in Brandon Miller, assuming Scoot Henderson will fall to the Blazers, we definitely need to trade picks for stars in order to work hard once more for Lillard. Leaving the Blazers’ injury aura aside, I think trading the No. 3 pick, Nurkic and Simons for Zion Williamson and Herb Jones would be a good deal.
Trading Simons to allow Sharpe to start and give Keon Johnson the opportunity to play Lillard off the bench is my personal preference. It is also a good operation to get rid of Nurkic’s contract in this transaction. Although we have to trade Simons away and lose a scoring point averaging 20 points per game, the return of Herb Jones’ defensive lineup-level defensive lock should make up for our swingman’s defensive shortcomings. Of course, we have the defensive lock of Thybulle. Even if we can’t get Jones, change to Dyson Daniels or even return the old player Larry Nance Jr., we can have a good upgrade in each position. I have no objection. The trade comes with the side dish Not the point.
The point is the arrival of Zion. Pull Grant back to the 3rd position, as long as a qualified rebounding stretch center is found in the free market, such as Kevin Love, Thomas Bryant and Naz Reid (OK, I admit that Reid is a bit too difficult), the Blazers will have a very comprehensive set starting lineup. If the transaction comes true, Pioneer’s operational flexibility will become quite large. With Lillard, Sharpe, Zion, Keon, Little, Watford, Walker plus the expected continuation of Grant and Thybulle, the Blazers can make up a very good rotation lineup. In the future, as long as those who should renew their contracts stay, we still have the capital to hit the play-offs.
So is it necessary for the Pelicans to accept this package? The homogeneity of Nurkic and Big V, Simons and CJ is very high. The player package we gave is not very attractive to the Pelicans, and the depth of the Pelicans’ current possession of the ball does not seem to need another Simons following Scoot is selected. . Moreover, Nurkic’s role overlaps with Big V’s very much. Both are centers with outside lines, who can support at high positions, have good rebounding ability, and defend centers who need to be protected. Therefore, if it is just to introduce Scoot and exchange for two players that the team does not need, I don’t think it is necessarily necessary.
So I wouldn’t be surprised if the Pelicans traded Simons in a follow-up trade. Even in the future, if the Nets want to send DFS away in pursuit of Nurkic (this is what Burt said he wants, Net fans don’t hit me), the Pelicans can consider it.
Anyway, the main course of the transaction is just a flower lottery, I understand.
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