Scoot Henderson to the Pelicans? Would New Orleans actually trade Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram?

[@LockedOnPelicans]

If you have to pick one who are you trading for the 2nd pick? Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram? Or are you against the trade idea?

[@sirguckson8210]

BI

[@dantabro]

Trade Zion, only played 118 game in 4 years and keep getting over weight.

[@hammeraffe]

Ofc ingram lol with Zion we was a #1 seed and with ingram we lose the playin 🤣

[@michaelinkpen4188]

Neither preferably, Cj plus Jonas and picks would be optimal. I love Zion, his ability to be healthy is too poor though, so if I had to choose it would be him for the pick. It could be the best for the Pels and him. The Pels lift the chip off the organization's shoulders and get a healthy potential all-star, and Zion gets a fresh start on a new team.

[@dre7147]

Brandon Ingram

[@LouisianaKid08]

The Pels would be fools to trade BI.

[@donellramon783]

They don’t have the money bro..I understand either way

[@ryu-ken]

Yeah trade zion. Hes never gonna play full multiple seasons

[@jeremypriola1553]

The fact that the source said he doesn’t think charlotte would do the deal for “just”BI is nuts!! Dude is borderline all NBA and getting better every year. For a 6 foot 1 (at most) pg who has never played a game, and they would expect more!!!??? Only way we should do this deal is if we don’t have to include BI or Z. Scoot might be awesome but price seems too high

[@deldricksurles1401]

I wouldn't take BI as someone who thinks he's slightly underrated, it's still a no for me

[@NolaBlake504]

It's not just the player, its the contract too. I love BI though.

[@hoops_galorepdx1742]

then it’s not happening… scoot is a very premium asset (first pick value) and superstar upside and player that looks to get to work right away in the nba, maybe charlotte could do it for bunch of picks and maybe herbert/murphy, but portland would ofc only do it for zion or BI

[@CJ-wc5lb]

BI, is very good but not staying on the court! Very high risk where Scoot could possibly be a superstar!

[@KernalPancakes]

If I was charlotte I'd ask for Herb and the Pelicans pick...Scoot happens maybe once every 5 years.

[@Tramall_Mally_Mal]

Im not trading Herb or TM3 or BI...CJ is debatable. The Pels might give Zion one more year

[@growingupnola7991]

Trading Ingram or Zion for anyone other than the Joker would be crazy period!

[@slimpanther]

People thinking Zion would be traded is nuts

[@3piecespicygolf]

Idk why the herd thinks this. He’s played 30% of his possible games and he’s a constant headache and bad press.

[@337_Brandon]

Why is it nuts. He has little trade value. So he wouldnt even be enough

[@oldirtybastard2343]

Lord I pray it’s Zion. We haven’t had a normal season/offseason since 2019. Literally Zion drama from the moment we won the draft lottery.

[@Shmitty2023]

Agreeeeeeeed lol.. But that an emotional decision not a business one. U win or lose with some decisions but u don't budge on them. Some things & some times u have to weather the storm & hope for the best because the upside is just that good. Over 75% of teams can't win because they don't have that player. Zion is one of those players.

[@Sleep-x6p]

​@@oldirtybastard2343....right because Pelicans had so much success before

[@growingupnola7991]

If the Pelicans can’t put a package together like CJ, Dyson and picks,let’s run it back because we are deep and talented! If healthy we could have easily made the Western Conference finals!

[@veganpowerdude3771]

Jake, cool addition having bullet points of the topics of the show listed on the right of screen.

[@jaylenthomas8139]

The finals just showed us who we need to draft w/o a question it’s Derrick lively. Jokic is here & Victor coming into the league & in our division. We don’t need to move up to draft another small guard. Only way I’m considering is if Hornets accept trade offer centered around CJ & draft capital. But if we move on from JV , lively is the void we need to fill & we don’t have to make a move draft him at 14. & if he’s off board by time it’s our pick that means someone has dropped to us. Don’t fuck this up Pelicans!

[@allenlegacy242]

I do want Lively. Absolutely. Jason should've been what he is. Lively It just needs to add some muscle and grow into his man body.

[@chucklee2507]

Charlotte gets: #3 pick + Anfernee Simons Portland gets: 14th pick + Brandon Ingram + Jonas Valanciunas New Orleans gets: #2 pick + Terry Rozier + Jusuf Nurkic

[@fishmojo865]

Blazer fan likes

[@kevinjohnson6262]

BI and Zion won't be traded !

[@mcevanderfrago864]

Sustainability is the front office mantra. If they see that we would be tearing it down in 2 or 3 years from now. That plays a big part in this story.

[@frederickreese8398]

Zion will never be traded.

[@lucasl2559]

I had time to think about this and personally I think its a great rumor move by the Pelicans. On one hand, you just sort of reached out to the Hornets about a possibility of a trade for that top pick, but on the other hand, it could give the team a feel how they think about picking SH. If Henderson is picked then that would make Ball expendable. Just maybe Ball could be traded for one of the Pels pick(s).

[@DHW448]

Great show Jake & you made some valid points. It will be interesting watching it unfold.

[@The_English_Pels_Fan]

Can we get that Scoot pick and keep Z and B.I? Maybe some of the role players and picks? 🤔🏀🇬🇧

[@macmoll]

Role players and picks ain’t gonna get it done.

[@LetsGoPels]

This is the first time I’ve felt this worried but also this excited at the same time, I love BI and I think Zion can definitely do better, but I also really love scoot and think he plays a lot like Zion and BI put together

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

First guy from “the other team” that “gets what it would take to get a deal done.” Surprised this got out like this. Why go public now? The new collective bargaining agreement makes these picks (2-3) so valuable. Yes, Either Williamson or Ingram. Plus a pick or more. The next two drafts don’t have the “top three” of this draft. That’s why multiple picks and an all star player is the opening offer. Personally, I’m not a Zion guy. Too injury prone history. He may be fantastic… but if he’s on the injured list most of the year, he doesn’t help my team. I want Ingram. I think many would agree. These guys don’t come around very often. Let’s see what happens.

[@coreyrubin5290]

I know this is all for the sake of discussion, but the New Orleans Pelicans problems seem to have always been that they don't really do a good job in developing their young, superstar potential talents before they just give up on them and trade them off before they have peaked while at the same time they have a tendency to acquire veterans who are past the prime, but pay a premium price for them. Now, would it be a good move for the Pels to give up all of what they would have to give up to draft Scoot Henderson at # 2 when they just drafted Dyson Daniels at # 8 last year. If you compare Scoot's stats from last year with the G-League Ignite to that of Dyson's just a year before with the G-League Ignite, you will see similarities (14.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, & 1.6 spg vs. 12 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 5.1 apg, & 2 spg). Sure, Scoot is the much more aggressive offensive player and is crazy, mad athletic, but how long will it take for him to adjust to the NBA game and how much of his game will be able to be carried over into the NBA! At least with Dyson, we already have a nice one year sample and see his progression as a NBA player. I agree that the Pels need to keep this core together at least another year possibly two if we see significant improvement this season!

[@tehutim]

They got Zion right where they want him now.

[@otisthetowndrunk]

On the couch?

[@bdtelford1]

As a BI fan, I’m so sick of his name being thrown around like this. At this point, I hope the Pels bet it all on Zion and BI ends up in a better situation. And then I hope BI drops 40 on the Pels every time he sees them.

[@joshdarby96]

I feel the same way about B.I, I bet that's part of the reason he stays off social media

[@5thking]

Same here. Im hoping B.I gets traded to a better situation coz this casual pelicans fans are acting like the lakers nation.[ without champiinship] haha. . Im really hoping B.I gets traded.

[@scoutwithoutclout]

Nah, no player is ever bigger than the team. NOLA 1st.

[@KevD720]

You BI fans can go right on with him lol😂

[@5thking]

@@KevD720 and who says we are sticking with this team if he does? Hahha lol

[@Yellow_belly777]

I want scoot on the team. We need a explosive front Court

[@3piecespicygolf]

Scoot plays in the backcourt mate

[@retrodefault7913]

Hornets fan here. Absolutely agree with what you said. We're taking Scoot unless we get a godfather offer that would include Zion or BI. and personally, I'd rather take Scoot, and certainly don't want to trade for Zion with his health concerns or his camp. If BI was healthier, I'd at least entertain the idea, but ultimately I think Scoot can be game changer for us, both on the court and in the locker room.. Love your analysis about everything though, and hope the Pels can get beauty and good again though!

[@brockcornell3002]

Zion is the pels victor wembanyama. Trading him is giving up on ever winning a championship

[@TheTakeOver42]

Even though this season went to hell the one good positive thing we can take off of this is when Zion basically by himself ran the team we were number one in the West if we trade Zion Brandon Ingram never had as number one in the West the trading bi would be the best move I don't want to trade he's the one I wish they could restructure some money like the NFL but it is what it is

[@Hornet2199]

19:30 made spit out my coffee. I was like "Duh"

[@pakyubai1899]

Zion: "spit?" hmmm, that sounds kinky

[@Hornet2199]

@@pakyubai1899 hahaha

[@WUxDAxRULER]

Blazers fan here you gotta include ingram cause we dont want zion lol

[@MrBojanglez576]

Idc the Pels just better not trade BI

[@donaldprice194]

I was always hoping for the Pels to get the second pick in the lottery,, because I love Scoot. I like the trade idea, but I am seriously torn between whether to go Zion or BI. I can make cases for either one. Too bad we're not going to be able to just send draft picks!

[@jefferyduplessis1577]

Zion is generational when healthy (big if) BI is not.

[@mackdeen7021]

Trading BI would be a huge mistake.

[@YHWHJesus777]

Herb Jones Trey Murphy Jose Alvarado #14 2027 1st #2 JT Thor

[@YHWHJesus777]

@@diegochavez6203 no seriously man.. check the comments on all the scoot pelicans videos, I’m screaming that’ this is a terrible idea Scoot averaged 17 in the G league… Zion averaged 27 (two different times and years) in the real NBA league.. that would be crazy to drop Zion for scoot lmao

[@cameronbolden5064]

I love how 3 days ago( and honestly even before the ncaa tourney) there’s a report that view miller over scoot but now the pelicans want scoot every team sees this as a two player draft? This is just draft season

[@Andrew26997]

Hey Jake. It was just two months ago during end of season press conferences that Griffin was saying we just need to make moves around the edges. If a trade ultimately goes down and sends out Ingram or Zion, does it mean the front office has lied to us again?

[@qj6982]

100%

[@StringzNStitches]

1000000%

[@scoutwithoutclout]

no because that was before this new CBA. this is new to all of us.

[@Ayy-von]

Nope griff also came out an said this team won’t be the same

[@thedevilsdrummer77]

If we do this, we are essentially starting over. Scoot looks the part, but he is not worth blowing up my team or worth trading away my future assets for. I would run it back one last time and if the Pels fall short again then its time for wholesale moves.

[@tamy5056]

Dereck Lively II C 7-7 wingspan Duke..

[@rjejames28]

Coming over from locked on blazers, not trying to be mean but the become an everydayer bit get old really fast.

[@bhiderNola]

I’m interested but any possible trade without including those two?

[@blunar844]

No

[@jason9203]

Scoot is a future All Star. He is going to be a problem.

[@jefferyfennix3181]

Nobody knows that he would be great. the question is, can you when a ring with scoot, Donavan Mitchells at best. Gayle need to sell the Pel's, because she is to cheap.

[@DaGoatYaHeard]

I think the most important thing is to realize this team will never be able to compete. It is what it is but what does it matter when whatever they do they will just have to tear it down?

[@plids59]

Hi Jake , Im leaning towards BI for Scoot, Zion ceiling is high to trade

[@jodyharrison6029]

They may be able to pull off a trade w/o shipping out Z or BI. Plenty of picks and young players to package. Plus CHA already has their PG in LaMelo.

[@rosemaryfujii5972]

The Hornets have some cap space so it is not the case that a trade of either BI or Zion would necessitate the Pels taking back a similar sized contact or contracts in the aggregate.

[@Casadefunk08]

I would expect them to include BI in the deal for the reasons you list. Rozier and Haywood are not pieces that help IMO. What do you do with them?

[@saucystew8111]

I think we can do a three way deal with Toronto. I think they would take a load of picks for Paskal. Maybe we could off load CJ in that kind of deal 🤞🏾

[@scoutwithoutclout]

I like the 3 (4 or 5) team deals w/ TOR too (w/ maybe BRK & CHA). I could see us targeting OG Anunoby. He's one of the premier defenders in the game. JV's contract is in similar range, so maybe if he's included too we could upgrade.

[@ChompyDoc]

I feel like the awnser is obvious, but its a hard one. Id rather trade Zion as he is never on the court and ull be paying him much more than ingram, but on the otherhand is Brandom Ingram going to be your number 1 option on a championship level team, an amazing number 2. Could Scoot be the new number 1. I reckon you trade Zion and 14 for Hayward and 2 and se how u gp from there. Even though Zion is under contract longer, I still feel like B.I is the safer option. He played well in the playoffs and took the suns to 6 games. We havent even seen Zion in a playoff setting. So trade Zion for Scoot and go from there

[@dre7147]

Zion and Scoot could be a top 2 duo in the NBA we need to get Scoot 🔥

[@SenorJuan2023]

Can't be a top duo when one guy misses most of the games.

[@keithb1978]

​@@SenorJuan2023 can be if he dont

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@keithb1978 Won't ever happen. He doesn't love the game and is a clown.

[@keithb1978]

@@SenorJuan2023 you should be hired by the pels to read players thoughts and feelings. Can't even go back and forth with you. That was just ignorant.

[@SenorJuan2023]

@@keithb1978 Guess you haven't been following Zion's "career". LOL

[@gmayeux007]

If zion could stay healthy, i dont think the trade is necessary. Big IF though

[@LetsGoPels]

I think we should do C.J., the 14th pick, and Milwaukee’s 25’ and 27’ pick for it

[@sterlingice9195]

Did You here him say cj aint good enough

[@macmoll]

Not enough

[@mackdeen7021]

Trade away Ingram (a proven versatile forward who is going to get even better) for a guard that is going to take a couple years? Makes no sense.

[@Mar7ochka]

Why would you trade BI, an all star who progresses every year for a guy who has never played NBA game ?????? You think a rookie would lead them to a championship are you kidding me ?

[@hammeraffe]

1 all star in 7 years haha

[@myarose2347]

Trade Zion for sure . He, has more action off the court than on . Hes played more girls , than Games 😂🤣🔥

[@devonteloyd8319]

Or a three team deal with Chicago. I think the Lonzo situation and Derozans age makes them willing to start over. We send 2 picks to Chicago and 1 to Charlotte. Charlotte sends us the 2nd pick and Rozier and McDaniels to the Bulls. Bulls send Lavine and Derozan

[@Johnnyboy360]

Trading ingram for scoot doesn’t make them worse i dont know how i feel about trading ingram but without ingram zion and cj had us at the top of the west at one point last year and with herb, trey, jose going into year 3 this team will be getting better regardless

[@donellramon783]

You add Scoot,Liddell, and a mobile center and team might be top 3 again

[@Quincy-101]

Henderson is a beast and dominant talent... We would have to trade Bi or zion for him smh

[@amcboy2632]

1 player likes being in New Orleans, while the other doesn't. Get rid of the malcontent.

[@VanIyke]

Hornets: We need 4 first round unprotected picks, 2 second round picks and Ingram. You can have our #2 and Hayward.

[@kylebrown1581]

The risk of kicking the can down the road is that you are asking your fans to continue to settle for other teams to win a title at your expense. It’s better to go for broke and win the title then rebuild with assets. This is the FL marlins approach. Fans would live off that title for 10 years (see the Saints). I don’t want this team broken up. I prefer they go all in and deal with cap ramifications 2 years from now.

[@hammeraffe]

never gonna happen xD benson is a cheap owner

[@dennyroman7935]

this coming up season will tell all the thing about pelicans they hardly play together and team has to one of the closes brotherhood i seen in a minute no egos i wouldnt mess with that there record doesnt show how talented they are

[@tramongaddison5619]

Is it safe to say basketball is becoming like football in a sense of going "ALL IN" before you have to pay your franchise quarterback "Franchise Quarterback Money"?

[@averiskonsept]

Charlotte Hornets fan here. We will trade you #2 pick, #27 pick for #14 pick and Brandon Ingram. Here's the catch: You have to take Gordon Hayward for one year. You have an hour to decide. (Seriously, taking on either Terry or Gordon is the only way you're getting #2 and that would mean Ingram or Zion coming off the books)

[@sterlingice9195]

No. Im hornets a fan. We need Zion, Herb, Trey, 14th,.

[@terrychauvin6351]

Great content @nolajake

[@kylebrown1581]

Wouldn’t Clt be boxed in? Who else has a great player to trade for #3 that also has picks? I think the pels would like to see what this team can do. They have never paid the tax (every day-er) so if a deep run is made to the West finals are they willing to extend Brandon and move CJ next year?

[@michaelfelder5241]

Trade whatever you need to get it done

[@DRE_vid]

Hornets fan here. It would take Brandon Ingram and the no 14 pick, and you get No 2 and Terry Rozier, but you wouldn't need him.

[@Truthtella]

Actually there was no consensus number 1 player last year. Don't know where you are getting that from. Some teams had Chet. Others had Jabari. As a matter fact that's why it was such a shock when Orlando selected Banchero. Didn't even understand the clandestine way they acted it served zero purpose because they had the number 1 pick but I do agree that it's going to take BI or Zion to get the number 2 pick.

[@mcevanderfrago864]

Jake!! Is the 2nd pick really worth a SUPERSTAR OR A STAR PLUS A WARCHEST OF ASSETS? Why does everyone think that the Pels will be giving too much in this trade?

[@mohavie2360]

yes yes yes.. scoot is good BUT lets be real here.. Scoot is 6'2" and could be a very good pg addition for this team but WHY would i trade and automatic bucket in Zion AND BI for a prospect that we dont know 100% if hes going to work out or not? thats like me asking you if u would trade in 1 million dollar for a lottery roll for a chance to win 2 million dollars? would u take it? like i say, scoot would be a nice addition for a team thats rebuilding but the Pels are in a win now mode. if the team cannot get the trade done with multiple draft picks and one of the up and coming players like Dyson/Kira/Jax/ or established guys like CJ/JV/Larry/Willie then id pass and draft the best available at current spot OR trade it away and pick someone from the FA market. this Pels team is NOT far off from being a contender. in fact i think we are already a contender and just need to get healthy.

[@rruchal]

BI for Scoot this year, Zion next year if he doesn't figures it out! Bothers me that Zion could have been Jokic, BI be Jamal and we have the bench!

[@clarencewilliams663]

Man Zion is such a generational talent that it seems almost blasphemous to even think about trading him. But realistically, I think it’s inevitable that Zion forces his way out of New Orleans. So with that being said, I would keep Brandon Ingram because he seems like he’s all in with the Pelicans and would probably even sign an extension with the Team. I personally would rather the Pelicans not make the trade and give the Zion & B.I. Tandem one more year at least.

[@stefanfix7293]

He can't force out lmao pels have zion for 5 years locked

[@dantabro]

@@stefanfix7293 he can ask for a trade like AD did.

[@IM-st2yo]

@@dantabroAD was about to be a free agent. He basically said I’m not resigning

[@KonaSaint504]

​@@stefanfix7293 he can do exactly what he's doing now...pretend to be injured and get fat.

[@9thwardslim2105]

Zionsville led too Ms Benson, his teammates, and the fans about his latest injury. Ship that fraud out . he's Ben Simmons by next season

[@knav6680]

They should do it. Zion to the Hornets for the 2nd pick. Link melo and zion

[@cfwcheeze]

Trade CJ & Naji for Terence Mann, Marcus Morris, Rob Covington & maybe a pick or 2. Flip Morris & Covington for anything idc. Terrence Mann brings everything Naji brings except Mann shoots at almost 40% from 3 the last few years & plays big in big games. It also moves CJs ridiculous contract. Trade JV & picks to Orlando for WCJ.. they make the same money except WCJ is locked in for a couple more years & would be an instant upgrade defensively while being a bit better/more confident shooter from 3. Trade Nance to NY for Hartenstein.. Nance is good but undersized for the 5 & not as impactful at the 4 as Jaxson is.. Resign Jaxson on a short term deal(1 or 2 years) & keep him at the 4! behind Z & in front of EJ. For whatever reason his play at the 4 seems to go unnoticed. He had big impact in that suns series 2022. Draft Lively. This has been a no brainer for me for months even when everone was down on his stock. Im A Duke fan & his feel for the defensive side of the court is legit. He's a true Center that projects to possibly be a stretch threat & mobile enough to switch onto perimeter players & do a good job of staying in front. I honestly believe he's a Tyson chandler/Jarrett Allen like Big with potential to space the floor.. He can sit behind WCJ for a few years & we can let WCJ walk once his contracts up. It also gives a twin tower look off the bench with him & Jaxson to go along with a somewhat small perimeter of Jose, Reaves & Mann.. Sign Austin Reeves to be the sixth man, I say 4yr/72m..A bench with him Jose & Terence Mann would be one of the best in basketball as they all have proven to be 3 of the best role players in the league & would bring a very different energy than the starting unit & I believe that energy would be contagious throughout the team. Maybe add another Vet like Danny Green or Austin Rivers BI/Jose/Kira Trey/Reaves Herb/Mann/Dyson Z/Jaxson/EJ WCJ/Lively/Hartenstein What's not to like? Send it to Griff.

[@tloomfield8184]

First of all if the pels have to give up Zion or Ingram then that’s a big no thanks from me. Secondly if we did trade one of them for scoot then how many firsts am I getting on top of it? Ingram and Zion are young allstars and scoot has never played in the nba, idc if everyone likes him or not.

[@tloomfield8184]

I wipe my ass with the idea that this would be some kind of one for one deal.

[@IM-st2yo]

Doubt pels move any of Herb Trey Zion or BI for the 2nd pick. And griff said he’s aiming for sustained winning. If you can get guys on different tracks it can work for the pels. The warriors have Steph/Klay/Dray. And another group of Poole/Wiggins then another group of Kuminga/Moody/Wisrman. Pels could replicate that model without moving any of their core cause there isn’t many teams that can outbid them

[@wiggywil]

Zack Levine, Alex Caruso and OUR #14 pick goes to Charlotte.. We give Chicago the rest (Players, picks etc) excluding Zion and B.I.. We get the #2 and the Expiring Gordon Haywood and a salary filler.. ALOHA

[@jamesbeard2305]

All this tells me how bad of a owner Gayle Benson is. She has no clue on how to win and she doesn’t care about winning

[@gojoejoe2397]

Sign CP3 and develop Kira Lewis that saves money and CP3. I shouldn't have to explain how this would work. This way you're not trading away the core

[@BigRoyce2010A]

I'm moving Zion!!!! Keeping Zion means we need to still find a big to play next to him. The weigh issues tells me he is still not ready to take the next step.

[@SixthSenzNumbTheDrifter]

He was traded the moment that story dropped. He just dnt know it yet.

[@taylor_m_237]

What ablut a trade where we trade Cj to a third team like Houston. If the intention is to sign Harden, they are gonna push for a faster rebuild and pick 4 probably isnt in that time line. Ofcourse more would be added but that mifht be a way to keep BI and Zion

[@_CertifiedSwimmer]

Jake please stop it with the nonsense bro

[@JerroldCarl-kz7bk]

Bi too good to trade, Z still only 22, too much potential to give up on. I would take a flier on Mac Mcclung for a point guard. At the worst the fans in New Orleans will love him and Z putting on a dunking show!

[@MrSimba27]

If this happens. ....Look for the Pelicans to be back in the NBA lottery...and getting the #1 overall draft pick again.

[@rickypronia2494]

I hope we can keep Brandon. Please trade Zion only if Zion feels like Zion.

[@BillyDee45]

...why make any moves? outside of moves around the fringes...how about developing your own players? Kira and Dyson would be lottery picks in THIS years draft...I'm pretty high on Dyson...if we had a competent coach ...especially offensive ...he could be a MORE talented Derrick White with higher upside...granted he will never be a top end scorer ...but he'll be a PLUS 25 or whatever on most nights

[@chrisj541]

After talking to Blazer fans there’s not much interest in Zion.

[@dantabro]

Only Pels fan like Zion😂😂 most of the team want BI over Zion. Work ethic issue is the big problem. He’s Ben Simmons no 2

[@Truthtella]

Don't agree that a 6'2 guard is more valuable a 6'9 wing.

[@killakam1211]

You seen him play?

[@Truthtella]

@@killakam1211 Sure but I'm not caught up in hype. His numbers were pretty pedestrian in the G league considering his talent. He's supposed to be this all time competitor but he's being accused of not going all out the second half of his g league season. Third, name the teams that have won with a 6'2 guard as their focal point. The only two I can think of in the last 40 years is Isiah Lord Thomas and Steph Curry. One is a top 3 greatest PG of all time and the other the greatest shooter in NBA history. Not saying Scoot isn't a great prospect but he's not in tier of his own. Thats hype. Miller is just as talented. Saying all that I do think Pels should trade Zion for him. It's not that I believe Zion isn't better I just believe in the long term BI's peak ability will last longer. His game lends itself to better longevity. What is Zion when the elite athleticism leaves him because of all those injuries? Trade him while he have great value because it's not a question of if he gets injuried it's when and how severe will it be?

[@randzaviestrickland3729]

Mane, do BI really want to go home, back to Charlotte. Damn

[@realHonorTheCreator]

I'm not trading BI. He's been there for this team, and has played especially hard in the playoffs. Where has Zion been? Talent doesn't mean anything if he plays 30 games a season. Trading BI would be plain stupid and disloyal.

[@sidelinesessions1560]

If we trade BI instead of Zion i am done with this team

[@brettbergeron1165]

If I had to trade BI or Zion, I would choose to trade Zion because of his lack of durability and his maturity level right now. But that’s a lot of talent to give up and not sure how much of an impact it will have in filling the SKC up

[@Bnguyen276]

Trade Zion, he has too many off the court issues. That porno star is going to ruin his career.

[@HouseNote8489]

Dangle B.I,, and hope that the Hornets snap at Zion. Charlotte would love to get either one back in N. Carolina, but Zion would fill more seats,...even in street clothes! A team contending for a playoff run will offer something for C.J. after the All-Star break. Besides for the salary cap, if you want to go deep into the playoffs, you can't afford to start three guys that don't play defense. But of the three, Ingram appears to try...sometimes

[@tehutim]

Trade BI before he bolts

[@triboy3boy]

🏀

[@992ras]

Here would be trade Zion both Bucs picks, Pels 14th pick this yr and the Pels have to take Gordon Haywood and the number 2 pick no matter what Gordon Haywood gone to be apart of the trade deal no matter what team wants the number 2 pick

[@jefferyduplessis1577]

I'm an "everyday-er".😅

[@tizzyt93]

Brandon Kingram the 1 superstar that wants to be in NOLA now we wanna trade him 😒

[@jefferyfennix3181]

neither one of those draft pick proven, first or the second pick. I would not trade for either of them.

[@stefanfix7293]

Charlotte and blazers are small markets teams make no senss

[@jdthomasBR225]

Why do we even get excited about guys signing for 5 year ( Brandon Ingram) and you turn around as say this is a good time to trade him? How do you expect the fan base to ever have any faith if the timeline is constantly being reset? Oh, the question. Trade Zion.

[@fredrandle8994]

Pelicans will never win a championship with thier low budget owner

[@hammeraffe]

true

[@devonteloyd8319]

3 team deal NO, CHA, WSH. Pels send two first to the Wiz and three first to the Hornets. Hornets send 2nd pick to pels and Rozier to the Wiz. Wiz send Beal to the Hornets

[@horacel9057]

If anyone watched Denver methodically work their way through the West to a title, do you really believe that this team, as constructed could have beaten GSW, Lakers, Denver, and then Miami? Even with health, there are still holes. If the price is right, let's make the move. Love BI, but he proved he could not carry the team without Zion.

[@horacel9057]

@James Connor But one game in season is not four seven game series. The best coaches made adjustments in-game and game to game, including roster tweaks to put the best matchups on the floor. I don't have confidence in the 2022-2023 staff to be on top of those adjustments and rotations.

[@horacel9057]

@James Connor Not 100 on the coaching staff. Even when we were on top, they still made mind boggling rotation decisions and head-scratching end of game choices. Hypothetically we could have, but I could see us being outcoached by a few staffs, besides for the lack of discipline and maturity players showed that would be amplified in a playoff setting. I'm just being realistic. There's a big difference between championship contenders and 1st round exit. I'm not buying the hype until I see strong evidence that top players are all in.