2 Trade Packages To Send Mike Conley To New Orleans Pelicans

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The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a precipice and they are showcasing it in the 2022 NBA playoffs. If Zion Williamson wants out, they may be looking at a wasted era. If he’s willing to buy in, they could be on the cusp of something special.

At full strength, they may be a point guard away from contention. Devonte’ Graham is a quality reserve, but he may not be a starter.

The same goes for surprising rookie Jose Alvarado. C.J. McCollum filled in admirably at the 1 this season, but he may be happy to return to his typical off-guard position.

Mike Conley could be the glue that holds the Pelicans’ pieces together. The heady veteran is capable of functioning in a low-usage, floor-spacing role. He’s also capable of running the offense when called upon to do so. That malleable skillset could be critical for a team featuring ball-dominant stars like Williamson and Brandon Ingram.

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The Pels will have more pressing questions to answer this summer than finding a starting point guard. Namely, questions surrounding Williamson’s future.

Acquiring a quality floor general could be the first step towards getting the answer they want. Here are two trade packages that land Mike Conley in the Big Easy.

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