Welcome to the New Faces: Trades Complete!

[Pelicanidae]

Official: #Pelicans complete three-team trade with Lakers and Wizards

New Orleans Acquires Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and Draft Picks From Los Angeles

Story: https://t.co/O9Ge3ejcAO pic.twitter.com/Xagjw9Gm5J

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

The New Orleans Pelicans today completed a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, acquiring the draft rights to the eighth overall pick in 2019 NBA Draft, Jaxson Hayes, 17th pick Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and 35th pick Marcos Louzada Silva! pic.twitter.com/lubD95QIku

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

So it's official! Hart, Lonzo, Ingram, Hayes, NAW, and Silva are all New Orleans Pelicans now. AD and Solo are GONE. Disappeared! Exited, stage left.

While the Lakers dragged their feet long enough for us to have to give up the first two games, we should be able to see Hayes, NAW, and maybe even Silva as well play in our Monday game. That would be nice: it would give them time to a run a practice, talk with the coaching staff, and just get a little feel for their teammates before throwing them into the fire.

In any case, I'm glad that it's all over now. All those ''what if the Lakers pull out of the deal'' takes from the last six weeks can just go away. For better or for worse (and I think it will be better), Anthony Davis is no longer a New Orleans Pelican, and the franchise welcomes a ton of new faces. Lonzo, Brandon, Josh, Jaxson, Nickeil, and Didi are the new wave.

[Pelicanidae]

Also, as soon as Summer League is over, Jrue better drag Ingram to his training sessions. Boy needs to put on like 20lbs of muscle.

[Imnos 2]

What about Favors trade?

[Pelicanidae]

What about Favors trade?

That has not yet been made official. I'll make sure to update the thread when it goes through!

[Creative]

Finally! Will Hayes, NAW and Silva play in Monday game?

[Pelicanidae]

Finally! Will Hayes, NAW and Silva play in Monday game?

I hope so! I'll let you know when we get an official statement

[Creative]

I hope so! I'll let you know when we get an official statement

Great, thanks a lot!

[DaPelFromHell]

Also, as soon as Summer League is over, Jrue better drag Ingram to his training sessions. Boy needs to put on like 20lbs of muscle.

I’m just worried he can’t until his mid 20s cause at 21 with that body type it’s so hard to put on weight. I hope I’m wrong tho

[DaPelFromHell]

Finally! Will Hayes, NAW and Silva play in Monday game?

So Monday is our next game? So Hayes, NAW, & Didi should be ready to go by getting a few practices in let’s hope. Anyone know the time for the game Monday?

I wonder if we gonna have a press conference for Ingram, Ball, & Hart in NOLA tomorrow and then another for Hayes, NAW, & Didi when they get back from Vegas.

[Pelicanidae]

No idea how to embed instagram posts but
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Jaxson Hayes has signed his deal!

[RobertM320]

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Today I signed my first nba contract ✍�� #themarathoncontinues

A post shared by Jaxson Hayes (@sideshowjax_) on Jul 7, 2019 at 10:25am PDT

[WildlifeAirGrp]

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Today I signed my first nba contract ✍�� #themarathoncontinues

A post shared by Jaxson Hayes (@sideshowjax_) on Jul 7, 2019 at 10:25am PDT

Sideshow Jax!

[Pelicanidae]

Official: The #Pelicans have acquired Derrick Favors from the Jazz in exchange for a 2021 and 2023 second-round draft pick, originally acquired from the Warriors pic.twitter.com/ZvbVSoZ2F5

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

Welcome Derrick Favors, now officially a New Orleans Pelican!

David Griffin on Derrick Favors:
“As a selfless, 27-year old elite rim protector, with what we believe is untapped offensive potential, he is just entering his prime. We believe he will be a vital piece of our nucleus moving forward.”#Pelicans

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

[As I See It]

Official: The #Pelicans have acquired Derrick Favors from the Jazz in exchange for a 2021 and 2023 second-round draft pick, originally acquired from the Warriors pic.twitter.com/ZvbVSoZ2F5

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

Welcome Derrick Favors, now officially a New Orleans Pelican!

David Griffin on Derrick Favors:
“As a selfless, 27-year old elite rim protector, with what we believe is untapped offensive potential, he is just entering his prime. We believe he will be a vital piece of our nucleus moving forward.”#Pelicans

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 7, 2019

Huge!!!

[WildlifeAirGrp]

The Griffinator strikes again...and again....and again...and again...and again...and again.

By my count, we got six live bodies, plus cash plus, and at a minimum four more future lives bodies for Davis. Seems like a steal. But what do I know?

[Pelicanidae]

These tweets are from a couple of days ago, but here's a reminder of what Favors' teammates in Utah thought of him:

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Mr. Consistent always worked his ****** off! Fave thank you for everything man! Love bro ������ @dfavors14 https://t.co/CkseGD92Sa

— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) July 1, 2019

Going to miss @dfavors14 he’s represents everything that is great about a teammate! Dude was nice to everyone and showed up everyday and went to work! They don’t make em like you anymore favo!! Wishing you nothing but the best in New Orleans!!

— Georges Niang (@GeorgesNiang20) July 1, 2019

8 years with the @utahjazz, 5 years together! @dfavors14 was rumoured nearly every year to be traded. He came in everyday & went to work regardless. I’ll miss our pick n roll together but let’s not forget what Fav did for this franchise for 8 years! All the best brother!

— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) July 1, 2019

[UNO Gracias]

Let’s get this bread!

‪ https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/...video/1‬

[PELICANSFAN]

Let’s get this bread!

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[Pelicanidae]

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/de...-qa-aaron-falk

Good little interview here with a Jazz beat writer, getting their views on Favors. Here are some highlight comments:

''his best offensive position is still probably at center. He can knock down a 15-footer with ease and he is one of the best pick-and-roll big men out there. He has great timing and feel and absolutely terrific hands.''

'' Rudy Gobert gets a lot of attention for his rim protection, as well he should. He’s the back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year for a reason. But Fav is an excellent defender in his own right. He’s all of 6-10 and can still switch out on smaller guys. Meanwhile, his timing and athleticism make him an exceptional rim-protector. ''

'' Fav is unflappable. He has been through it all, the highs and lows of the NBA. I will personally miss having him in the locker room because of that. Even great teams have tough losses and Derrick knows that, so he was always willing to talk with reporters afterward. His name has been in trade rumors since he was drafted and he made up his mind long ago to not let that bother him. He’s not going to be the loudest, or someone seeking attention. But he is always thoughtful and kind.''

Nothing TOO new for anyone who either liked Favors before the trade, or has been doing their homework since New Orleans got him, but still, good to see from someone who covered him in Utah for years.

[UNO Gracias]

Bad link

https://twitter.com/nbaontnt/status/...071673858?s=21

How does one embed a tweet while using the phone?

[P_B_&_G]

https://twitter.com/nbaontnt/status/...071673858?s=21

How does one embed a tweet while using the phone?

Not sure how to do it on the phone so here you go.

Lonzo Ball stepped up BIG to help seal the win for the Lakers! ��

��: 18 PTS | 4 3PM | 10 AST#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/8Ismo3qXYu

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 18, 2019

[tthier2]

https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/de...-qa-aaron-falk

Good little interview here with a Jazz beat writer, getting their views on Favors. Here are some highlight comments:

''his best offensive position is still probably at center. He can knock down a 15-footer with ease and he is one of the best pick-and-roll big men out there. He has great timing and feel and absolutely terrific hands.''

'' Rudy Gobert gets a lot of attention for his rim protection, as well he should. He’s the back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year for a reason. But Fav is an excellent defender in his own right. He’s all of 6-10 and can still switch out on smaller guys. Meanwhile, his timing and athleticism make him an exceptional rim-protector. ''

'' Fav is unflappable. He has been through it all, the highs and lows of the NBA. I will personally miss having him in the locker room because of that. Even great teams have tough losses and Derrick knows that, so he was always willing to talk with reporters afterward. His name has been in trade rumors since he was drafted and he made up his mind long ago to not let that bother him. He’s not going to be the loudest, or someone seeking attention. But he is always thoughtful and kind.''

Nothing TOO new for anyone who either liked Favors before the trade, or has been doing their homework since New Orleans got him, but still, good to see from someone who covered him in Utah for years.

It’s been nothing but positive talk about favors since his departure. We have truly been blessed by the basketball gods this offseason

[UNO Gracias]

Yeah, not a cross word has been said about Favors from Jazz fans, and that’s all I need to know about him.

[JunkHead]

Just a heads up if you guys are bored, Josh Hart has a twitch channel and he's online right now.
It's funny watching him get mad. lol

https://www.twitch.tv/jhartshow

[Taker597]

Sideshow Jax!

More like Whole Show Jax

I like his potential.