3 Dream Trades For New Orleans Pelicans In NBA Offseason

New Orleans Pelicans, NBA Trade Rumors
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The New Orleans Pelicans showed impressive resiliency in the 2021-22 NBA season. In the absence of intended franchise player Zion Williamson, they still managed to punch a ticket to the NBA Playoffs.

Unsurprisingly, they didn’t far once they landed there.

They’d have shocked the world by defeating the Phoenix Suns in the first round. They still had an encouraging season that left them with plenty to build on.

Trade rumors still surround Zion Williamson, but they’ve grown a little duller. It’s hard to imagine that, after watching what his teammates accomplished without him, the young star felt like he’d be better off landing elsewhere.

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Assuming he’ll be suiting up in the Big Easy next season, this team could be dangerous. With a quality trade or two, that holds doubly true.

Here are three dream trades we think could place the Pelicans firmly in the contending tier of NBA teams.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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