{"id":10445,"date":"2023-01-24T05:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T05:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/nba-trade-market-eastern-conference-breakdown\/"},"modified":"2023-01-24T05:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T05:15:02","slug":"nba-trade-market-eastern-conference-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/nba-trade-market-eastern-conference-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Trade Market: Eastern Conference Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"139.23657944429\">\n<p><strong>New Orleans, LA.-<\/strong> With only a few weeks left before the NBA trade deadline, trading has begun. Teams that thought they had better than play-in spots are starting to feel the pressure. So are the New Orleans Pelicans. Last season he only had four trades in January, but it&#8217;s time to seriously consider some options.<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday&#8217;s price after the Rudy Gobert trade is not today&#8217;s price. The Lakers and Wizards will switch places, but the market makes some sense, but any team that truly believes in its NBA Finals potential will start increasing its bids for the Pelicans. It&#8217;s in line and has some desirable deals for a wide range of teams.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>Draft assets and expired deals are rising in price. There is not much cash on the market. The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs have room. All others must trade salaries that match certain parameters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"3.5\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"USATSI_19534283\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg\" height=\"2555\" width=\"3833\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>November 30, 2022. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, 25, reacts to his basket with his three points against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at his center Smoothie Kings. Required credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>Boston Celtics ($6.9 million and $5.9 million), Denver Nuggets ($9.2 million), LA Clippers ($9.8 million), Oklahoma City Thunder ($10.2 million and $4.2 million), Utah Jazz ($9.8 million and $4.2 million) $9.7 million and $6.8 million) with massive deal exceptions to get players without giving back their salaries.<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans are rumored to be interested in two of the Eastern Conference&#8217;s stars, but are reluctant to let go of certain draft picks. Below is a breakdown of his one or two contracts with every Eastern Conference team, in order of records as of Jan. 24. In some cases, a third team is also required.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<h4 id=\"possible-nba-finals-foes\">Possible NBA Finals Foes<\/h4>\n<p>The Celtics and Bucks may tinker, but they don&#8217;t have to fix what isn&#8217;t broken. Both teams have recently qualified for the NBA Finals.  The 76ers are Kawhi Leonard, at least he escaped a 2019 Conference Finals appearance. Can the Pelicans even spot the move?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Boston Celtics:<\/strong> Danilo Gallinari and Blake Griffin.  Gallinari should be poised to make the playoffs, and this sniper could probably be tempted to stay there with the $6 million cheaper player getting his option. Griffin plays 14 minutes every night for basketball&#8217;s greatest team. The addition of Garrett Temple and Willie Hernangomez to the Nets will make that happen.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p><strong>Philadelphia 76ers: <\/strong>Buy cheap Forkan Korkmaz or Matisse Thybulle. Sending back second round picks and Temple, who are waiving in most of these hypothetical scenarios with top teams.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p><strong>Milwaukee Bucks: <\/strong>Grayson Allen or Joe Ingles made space on the floor. Allen ($8.5 million) is locked until next season.  Ingles ($6.5m) has an expired contract. If they want Kira Lewis Jr. in the contract, I pass.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"3.5\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1156\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.webp 1156w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1156\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.jpg 1156w\"><img class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts pressure on New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1)\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0NTQ2MDkwMDg1NzIxNzEw\/usatsi_15632333_168388561_lowres.jpg\" height=\"784\" width=\"1156\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>February 25, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Milwaukee Bucks&#8217; Giannis Antetokounmpo, 34, put pressure on New Orleans Pelicans&#8217; Zion Williamson, 1, in the third quarter at the Fiserv Forum. Required Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brooklyn Nets: <\/strong>Find out how to get Seth Curry&#8217;s 44% from the Three-Point Range and Devonte Graham at the Smoothie King Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>        Cleveland Cavaliers: <\/strong>Cedi Osman has a better deal. Ricky Rubio may offer the best short-term insurance, but at 32, she&#8217;s on a three-year contract. Caris Levert is probably a short term rental. I would still take Levert, especially if the Pelican hits the primary target.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<h4 id=\"middle-of-the-mall-shopping\">middle of the shopping mall<\/h4>\n<p>Have you ever bought something in the middle of the mall? One. The same is true for these teams and the core of the 2019 Champions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Miami Heat:<\/strong> New Orleans scouts had a good look at Gabe Vincent and Max Struss, and Tyler Hero is unavailable. The Pelicans don&#8217;t need to ask about Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry. Signing Duncan Robinson is an option the Heat will consider if it rewards them with a draft pick.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"0\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg 1400w\"><img class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Dyson Daniels\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzcwMjExMzYzMjY3ODk4\/usatsi_19840554_168388561_lowres.jpg\" height=\"1333\" width=\"2000\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"0\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\">January 22, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, 14, reacted after Miami-Dade made his basket three points against his Pelicans in the second half at his arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>        New York Knicks:<\/strong> Bring Mitchell Robinson home. Jonas Valanciunas needs help and his relationship with Zion Williamson should work. Robinson eventually replaced Valanciunas. Evan Fournier&#8217;s contract expires next season. Perhaps New York has a buyer&#8217;s revenge on Isaiah Hartlestein?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<p><strong>Atlanta Hawks:<\/strong> John Collins is a big name. If Atlanta really decides to change course, Bogdon he should keep an eye on Bogdonovich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Pacers:<\/strong> Rumors of Myles Turner continue. Turner has long been rumored that soon to be an unrestricted free agent, he will eventually have to leave Indiana. there is.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<p><strong>Chicago Bulls:<\/strong> Alex Caruso brings everything you need to both ends of the court.  Nikola Vucevic has achieved 37.4% over the arc and he has 11 rebounds per game. Both quickly become competing teams. The Bulls are not. Caruso is a famous product. Vucevic will be more experimental given how he adapted from Orlando to Chicago.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-8\"\/>\n<p><strong>Toronto Raptors: <\/strong>Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Fred Van Fleet have all been mentioned in NBA circles.  Interest in Van Vleet waned once CJ McCallum got to town, but if Toronto goes for a full demolition, the Pelicans will have to put in a sizable bid for at least one Raptors.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-10\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-10\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"3.5\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"USATSI_19534283\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk0MTQ4NjM4NjQzOTg3OTcz\/usatsi_19534283.jpg\" height=\"2555\" width=\"3833\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>November 30, 2022. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, 25, reacts to his basket with his three points against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at his center Smoothie Kings. Required credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-9\"\/>\n<h4 id=\"lottery-bound-looking-long-term\">Lottery-bound and long-term<\/h4>\n<p>These four teams have no chance of winning the title this season. Their front office isn&#8217;t even aiming to be a top 4 seed next season. Either way, can the Pelicans find treasure in what these teams are soon to throw away?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\"\/>\n<p><strong>Washington Wizards:<\/strong> Some teams get Monte Morris or Doron Wright for cheap. How much are they asking Kyle Kuzma? Kuzma is an unrestricted free agent. Soon his agent offered Jackson Hayes a restricted freelancer. See if the Wizards want to pay Jackson&#8217;s potential and rights commensurate with a lower salary.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-10\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-10\"\/>\n<p><strong>Orlando Magic:<\/strong> Willie Hernangomez&#8217;s Bol Bol makes sense. Bol can patiently develop into a reserve big man in no time. Hernangomez is getting more playing time leading a young team that is still years away.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-12\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-12\"\/>\n<p><strong>Charlotte Hornets: <\/strong>Kelly Oubre Jr. of Devonte Graham. Call Graham to wash the protected first round pick deals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Detroit Pistons:<\/strong> Negotiating with the Toronto front office might be more trouble than sending an extra pick to Bojan Bogdanovic. Detroit has revealed the asking price. It&#8217;s cheaper to buy the tagged one when the other option is the exclusive auction house.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-11\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-13\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-13\"\/>\n<h4 id=\"read-more-pelicans-news\">Read more Pelicans News:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMiUWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9uYmEvcGVsaWNhbnMvbmJhL25iYS10cmFkZS1tYXJrZXQtZWFzdGVybi1jb25mZXJlbmNlLWJyZWFrZG93btIBVmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9uYmEvcGVsaWNhbnMvLmFtcC9uYmEvbmJhLXRyYWRlLW1hcmtldC1lYXN0ZXJuLWNvbmZlcmVuY2UtYnJlYWtkb3du?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] New Orleans, LA.- With only a few weeks left before the NBA trade deadline, trading has begun. 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