A report from Shams Charania has recently exploded onto NBA Twitter; "The Pelicans are 'aggressively' looking to trade up to select Scoot Henderson." While the Hornets may select Miller, they are the only team currently in the discussions for these trades, as any trade for Portland's pick will likely come on draft night, while on the clock, to ensure that they definitely get their guy. With that in mind, I have created 2 mock trades that I believe will benefit both sides.
Trade 1: Zion
Hornets Receive:
Zion Williamson (33.5M/5yrs)
Dyson Daniels (5.7M/3yrs)
Pick 14 (via New Orleans)
Pelicans Receive:
Pick 2 (via Charlotte)
Pick 27 (via Denver)
Gordan Hayward (31.5M/1yr)
James Bouknight (4.5M/2yrs) (+Team Option)
Cody Martin(7.5M/3yrs)
Trade 2: Ingram
Hornets Receive:
Brandon Ingram (33.8M/2yrs)
Herbert Jones (1.8M/1yr) (+Team Option)
Trey Murphy III (3.3M/2yrs) (+Team Option)
Dyson Daniels (5.7M/3yrs)
Pick 14 (via New Orleans)
2024 2nd Round Pick (San Antonio Hold Rights To Pick Swap)
Pelicans Receive:
Pick 2 (via Charlotte)
Kelly Oubre Jr (18.4M/4yrs) (Sign & Trade)
Cody Martin (7.5M/3yrs)
James Bouknight (4.5M/2yrs) (+Team Option)
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