Pelicans Exploring Move to Land No. 2 Pick, Draft RJ Barrett

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Originally Posted by Zombiewoof

It could. It could be that Griffin pointed out that if you (Memphis) are hesitant at all about Morant, you can move back to #4 and still be in position to take either Morant or Garland while picking up assets from us. There is a logical scenario. I still think it’s more likely a smokescreen designed to make other teams commit to trading for #4.

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Yea I cant see them taking the gamble moving up to #2 for Barrett. Morant is a pretty good fit for Memphis and would be highly surprised if we see Barrett go at #2 but who knows. Besides if we went @ #2 you got to pick Morant as he would be deadly in our offense.

I am very high on RJ, however I do not think it is worth giving up much assets outside of #4 to get him. Obviously I'm not saying #4 and #2 should swap evenly, but I don't think we should give up any Lakers picks if we can help it. What type of value do you guys think it would take to move from 4 to 2, also why 2 and not 3?

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Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar

I am very high on RJ, however I do not think it is worth giving up much assets outside of #4 to get him. Obviously I'm not saying #4 and #2 should swap evenly, but I don't think we should give up any Lakers picks if we can help it. What type of value do you guys think it would take to move from 4 to 2, also why 2 and not 3?

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I think they could trade Ingram and #4 because Barrett is a similar player. 5 years of RJ and Zion together makes sense to me

Ingram doesn’t have as much value because he’s a RFA after the season.


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Ingram will be better than RJ

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Originally Posted by AusPel

Ingram will be better than RJ

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“Ingram doesn’t have as much value because he’s a RFA after the season”

Would you rather 1 or 2 years of Ingram or 4 or 5 years with Barrett. plus you have to consider the benefit of building team chemistry and loyalty with Zion. Bringing his best friend on board would likely increase the odds of him sticking with the franchise.

As long as we don't give away Ball. I may have been listening to too much NBA on XM but folks are really high on Ball paired with Zion. So many people feel that they will compliment each other in dynamic ways.

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Originally Posted by DaPelFromHell

I would trade Jrue Holiday, Solo Hill, Etwaun Moore, & #4 pick or the #2 pick(RJ) and Chandler Parsons.

Then sign DLo Russell if the Nets sign Kyrie. Nah I’ll roll with Ball till 2021. If not then don’t sign no big contracts for a couple seasons and wait till 2021 to sign Dame Lillard after he’s tired of Portland. Hopefully we land a top pick next year to get a center since our team will be really young. If Zion & RJ are as good as I think they will be, Dame might jump to sign with us.

PF: Zion
SF: Ingram
SG: Barrett
PG: Lillard in 2021

I don’t care who my center is with that team.

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Why in the world would you want to give all that up and take on Parsons' contract?

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Originally Posted by hornetsrebirth

“Ingram doesn’t have as much value because he’s a RFA after the season”

Would you rather 1 or 2 years of Ingram or 4 or 5 years with Barrett. plus you have to consider the benefit of building team chemistry and loyalty with Zion. Bringing his best friend on board would likely increase the odds of him sticking with the franchise.

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I like the staggering of ages. Gives pecking order and guys will will be better sooner

But all valid points

This is smoke. Griffin is insuring that Culver will be there at 4 by boosting Barrett's stock

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Originally Posted by PELICANSFAN

Why in the world would you want to give all that up and take on Parsons' contract?

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He should switch his username to DaFanFromHell.

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Originally Posted by AusPel

Ingram will be better than RJ

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He wasn't better in college. What makes you think he will be better in the NBA?

What happens if the Knicks Knick and don’t draft RJ Barrett?

My question is this, if the trade isn't even finalized until July. Why are people still trying to trade Ingram or ball with the 4th pick? Is that possible? And even after it gets finalized don't you have to wait like 3 months before you can trade a player again? Am I tripping?

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Originally Posted by BigChris504

My question is this, if the trade isn't even finalized until July. Why are people still trying to trade Ingram or ball with the 4th pick? Is that possible? And even after it gets finalized don't you have to wait like 3 months before you can trade a player again? Am I tripping?

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Because the trade can be changed up until it is finalized., There is no waiting period for a trade that has not even been finalized.

Man if we trade up to get the #2, you're getting Ja lol. Not getting Barrett for #2 man.

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Originally Posted by kinglio21093

Man if we trade up to get the #2, you're getting Ja lol. Not getting Barrett for #2 man.

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That's for sure.

I would hope if we move to 2 it's for Morant.

Has a franchise ever had pick 1 and 2 before?

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

Has a franchise ever had pick 1 and 2 before?

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I've only seen it in the NFL, but not the NBA

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Originally Posted by HoustonPelicans

This is smoke. Griffin is insuring that Culver will be there at 4 by boosting Barrett's stock

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Possibly but is it necessary? Memphis is taking Ja, NY is taking RJ.

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Originally Posted by 13 - 3

Possibly but is it necessary? Memphis is taking Ja, NY is taking RJ.

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Thought Culver was reported to be Knicks target?


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Originally Posted by UNO Gracias

What happens if the Knicks Knick and don’t draft RJ Barrett?

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Believe in another miracle?

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

Thought Culver was reported to be Knicks target?


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A lot of smokescreens , Knicks also put this out there,

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/...z1hmx7mzu534j1

Barrett could fall in our hands at #4