Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Lonzo Ball
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Tyrese Maxey, Mike Scott, Terrance Ferguson, 2021 1st Round Pick
After this current NBA season, Lonzo Ball is set to become a restricted free agent. There is no rush for the New Orleans Pelicans to do anything before the NBA trade deadline since they can match any offer that Ball receives in restricted free agency.
However, Tyrese Maxey would give the Pelicans a lot of potential in the backcourt and given how he’s on a rookie contract, the idea is all the more intriguing. The Pelicans could continue to preserve salary cap spending room to build an ideal supporting cast around Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.
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The Philadelphia 76ers could benefit from making an aggressive move at the NBA trade deadline for a player like Lonzo Ball. The team has shown a willingness to make big swings and giving up a first-round pick along with Tyrese Maxey would be more than worthwhile in order to do so.
This move helps each team address very important needs, but let’s take a look at how this move truly helps each squad.
