Why the Trade Benefits the New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to build around Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson in the near future. They are extremely thin downlow and this is where Myles Turner comes into play.
Turner is one of the premier big men options in the NBA between his high-level rim protection and floor spacing ability. He has three years left on his contract at about $17.5 million per season. For the player that they are getting, this is a bargain deal for the Pelicans.
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Having a stretch-five like Turner will be a necessity for the Pelicans to bring the best out of Zion Williamson. That’s why New Orleans made a strong push to acquire the big man before the 2019 NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Kemba Walker is a dynamic shot creator that would provide a major boost.
Holiday and Redick are two of the hottest names on the trade market this offseason. Hayes is a bench option right now who has not taken that next step. If the Pelicans want to compete sooner than expected, this is an option.
