Pelicans Trade BLOCKBUSTERS: Dylan Harper, Lauri Markkanen, Zion Williamson Deals?
Can the New Orleans Pelicans Transform Their Future with Bold Trades? The New Orleans Pelicans face a pivotal moment after a disappointing NBA draft lottery. Could strategic trades involving star players like Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum reshape their destiny?
Host Jake Madison explores three intriguing trade scenarios that could redefine the Pelicans’ competitiveness and excitement. From a potential deal with the San Antonio Spurs for Dylan Harper to a controversial exchange with the Portland Trail Blazers involving Zion Williamson, Madison breaks down the implications for the team’s future. Key figures like Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton also feature in these discussions, offering fresh perspectives on the Pelicans’ path forward.
Tune in for an expert analysis of these game-changing proposals and discover how they might impact the Pelicans’ trajectory.
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33 Comments
It makes no difference who they get, as long as Willie Green is the coach they're not going anywhere.
That Spurs trade is absolute garbage. It's gonna cost the Pels a hell of a lot more than that
Build around Trey Murphy” and trade Zion” to make Pelicans better..
Haha spurs dont want CJ
I like trade #3 with the Blazers
That Blazers trade sucks!!!!!
You could probably do a variation of both the Charlotte and Portland trades at the same time.
Get something back like Nurk Green (I’d prefer Sharpe over Scoot) Grant 4 and 11
See what sticks with Sharpe VJ Kneuppl Green Trey Herb Grant Missi or something like that. You probably ending up trading Herb coz of the timeline.
Bad but fun
No Laury markkanen. This dont make any sense
Only the dylan harper trade is interresting
Thats horrible trade ideas. Only the trade for dylan Harper looks good
That Spurs trade idea might be one of the worst ones i've ever heard. Why the hell would Spurs want CJ? Value is nowhere near what it would need to be either.
I would vote baby pels, but just make it Ayton, scoot 11 plus a little more draft capital for Zion and Jose
Everyday
I think Windhorst said it best, in a league with salary caps and aprons your star(s) need to play like there contract indicates if you get markanenan he has to play like a 42 million dollar player.. star hunting can turn out really bad.
Every dayer
Pels will not pay that for Markaden. Walker Kesler and Sexton would look good though.
I like the ideas. Time to make some excitment. Need some fun besides Zion. He is an increasible talent but we need another star . Small market teams mat as well regroup
The common denominator is the coach we can’t go too young because he lacks the ability to develop players. People are saying build around Murphy he can’t create his own shot. Our other problem is health we have been unfortunate in that area. We have to find another training/medical staff. But I’ll bring it back to coaching we don’t have a good one. When Raw talent can’t win you games you need a coach that can.
The time of year for dreamers.
Your selling wolf tickets.
1st call i make is to the Bucks. Offer their picks back plus Jordan Hawkins, Herb Jones, and maybe CJ for Giannis.
If the Bucks say "no deal," call up Memphis. Offer the same package for Ja Morant.
If Memphis says "yes," backcourt is Ja at the point, put Antonio Reeves at 2, Zion at 3, either Karlo or Missi at the 4, and get a center (either through the draft or FA).
When Trey is ready to play, Zion moves to the 2 next to Ja, Trey at 3, Karlo or Missi at 4, and the center at 5. The bench is Jose, Reeves, Keion Brooks, Brandon Boston, Karlo or Missi (whoever doesn't start), Kelly Olynyk (if he stays) to round out the 2nd unit
Jake I enjoy your content a lot but that trade is laughable
Hi Jake
Yves Missi and the #7 to Miami for Kel’el Ware and you have the center you need
That Blazers trade is wild haha
The only deal that makes sense is the Dylan Harper deal. I wouldn't do any of the rest
If you trade Mark Williams and your kottery pick the Spurs would really consider the proposal. The drop off in bigs on the Spurs is drastic after Wemby. I'd make that trade.
Jake, do you know basketball. Zion at 6'7 "is not a 5. Even Willie was playing at the three. Zion weighs 255 now and keeps going down. Zion is an SF at best.
Everydayerrrrrrr 😂😂
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BOL BOL….GET RID SILLY GREEN.
Hell no on the trailblazer trade. I’d definitely do the spurs trade. I’m kinda out on Markannan, but it’s not horrible
Just draft Danny Wolf from Michigan, he's a 7 ft center/pf with guard skills, has a post game, shots 3's & has handles with a high IQ, he runs the floor also, solves every problem
I dont want to see dejounte go yet