The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to be aggressive in adding talent this offseason. The Pelicans have several draft picks to offer in trades, as well as players they may consider moving. New Orleans owns all of their own first-round picks moving forward. They also have extra picks coming from the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025 (top-4 protected) and 2027 (unprotected), as well as … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Be Aggressive In Adding Talent This Offseason
Pelicans Expected To Pursue Trade Scenarios On Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Darius Garland
The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to engage the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks on trade talks this offseason as they look to upgrade their lead guard position. The Hawks are expected to trade either Trae Young or Dejounte Murray this offseason, while the Cavaliers could also entertain offers on Darius Garland if they sign Donovan Mitchell to an extension. The … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Pursue Trade Scenarios On Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Darius Garland
Jonas Valanciunas To Receive Offers At Around $12.9M Mid-Level Exception
Jonas Valanciunas is expected to receive contract offers at around the $12.9 million mid-level exception this summer, league executives told Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports. The 32-year-old free agent averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds last season. Valanciunas is not expected to return to the Pelicans. … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas To Receive Offers At Around $12.9M Mid-Level Exception
Pistons In Serious Talks To Hire Pelicans’ Michael Blackstone As No. 2 Decision-Maker
The Detroit Pistons are in serious talks to hire Michael Blackstone as the No. 2 decision-maker of the front office under Trajan Langdon. Blackstone has served as the New Orleans Pelicans' VP of basketball administration over the last several seasons where he worked alongside Langdon. Before the Pelicans, Blackstone worked as an assistant general manager with the Atlanta Hawks … [Read more...] about Pistons In Serious Talks To Hire Pelicans’ Michael Blackstone As No. 2 Decision-Maker
Pelicans Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans will defer the first round pick they are owed from the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2024 draft to the 2025 edition. The Lakers own the 17th overall pick in what is widely considered a down draft, whereas the 2025 draft is expected to be strong. There are also a number of potential scenarios where the Lakers end up sending the Pelicans a higher pick in … [Read more...] about Pelicans Defer First Round Pick From Lakers To 2025