The New Orleans Pelicans Are Poised For A Major Shakeup: 2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 13

The Pelicans FINALLY had a (mostly) healthy season and gave this group its fair shot. And they did well maintaining a top 6 seed throughout most of the season. However, they dropped all the way down to the 8 seed and were completely outclassed by the Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. Now that the organization understands the roster and its personnel more, they can identify who to move and who to bring in. They are reportedly seeking an upgrade at center, which is obvious, but also at point guard. They've been linked to Trae Young, Darius Garland, and Dejounte Murray, and I think they have the assets to get any of them as well as a center like Jarrett Allen or Clint Capela. With Trey Murphy set to extend and get promoted to the starting lineup, Ingram seems like the odd man out, especially with a max extension looming. But if they're also bringing in a new point guard, they should probably move CJ McCollum as well. It may be complicated to pull all that off, but thankfully they have up to 6 first-round picks they could trade to move things along.
0:00 Intro
0:58 2024-25 Pelicans payroll analysis
2:16 Brandon Ingram and his contract situation
3:15 Why the Pelicans need to trade one or both of Ingram or CJ McCollum
4:27 Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela scenario
5:55 Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen scenario
7:02 Projecting into the future and why this is a more sustainable
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[@D-Rock_in_BKLYN]

I look at the Pelicans post All-Star Break. They had the #7 net rating in the League. They should pick a direction and build from there. With Zion, it's offense - go get Trae Young

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I like the fit and would respect the addition. I just think they're better off getting a slightly cheaper player like Garland in the long-run.

[@joshcross7912]

I like ah CJ&Dyson 2 First for Murray&Okungwo more for the Pels.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Not sure that's enough for the Hawks, especially since they're taking back McCollum who doesn't make sense there. Pels might need to throw in more stuff since they're also taking back Okongwu who has a lot of value with his contract.

[@TerryLewis-mo1xl]

@@YossiGozlanNBA nah players are to overhyped stay away from Klutch clients

[@joshcross7912]

@YossiGozlanNBA well I would be inclined to another First and larry Nance jr. Soo it would look Cj/Dyson/Larry 3 First for Murray&Okungwo is that fair.?

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

@@joshcross7912 That's a little better. Maybe they can make it a three way where the Pistons don't take in CJ and instead he and a first goes to a team like Detroit with cap space.

[@D-Rock_in_BKLYN]

I like these videos. I hope you do one for my Brooklyn Nets next: a demolish and rebuild, an aggressive retool, and a tread the water course of action heading into summer 2025

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thanks! I definitely plan on having something on them out within the next two weeks.

[@scottsotan9951]

Good work Yossi.

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Thank you!

[@2dat115]

Larry Nance lmao 😂

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Whether it’s him or someone else, my last scenario allows the Pelicans to have enough money to fit a solid backup big.

[@AdrianF.Monreal]

do the la clippers

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

Already did! kzbin.info/www/bejne/imati32Da9Cir7c

[@jamessinkfield]

I think Atlanta should trade CC and Bogdan for BI and Dyson Daniels

[@YossiGozlanNBA]

I'm very curious to see what Atlanta's direction is. I'm not sure they want to get a player like Ingram who will require a lot of money when they could potentially be looking to take a step back soon.

[@jamessinkfield]

@@YossiGozlanNBA I can see BI for CC and Bogdan, he plays 1-4, dump their salary BI doesn't have to carry the hawks like Nola

[@peymonbesh8620]

You tripping if you think we trading BI for that buddy.

[@jamessinkfield]

@@peymonbesh8620 you're tripping if you think you're getting Trae or DJ for injured ass BI 😂😂😂😂put the pipe down 😂😂😂

[@jamessinkfield]

@@peymonbesh8620 you're tripping if you think you're getting more for a guy that hasn't played 65 games since when, put the pipe down