Pels Off season thread

[Pelicanidae]

Yeah I didn't say any of that. I simply said this team being able to sign him wouldn't be just some "meh" insignificant move. I'm not assessing it related to the Pelicans entire off-season.

They obviously aren't going to just bring in ONE new player to the roster.

Sure, and what I'm saying is that it is an insignificant move unless it's part of a larger roster reconstruction. Which isn't necessarily a disagreement to your point, I guess, but just an extension of it.

That is to you, you pointed out that for a team like us, you wouldn't consider get McDermott ''a cherry-on-top fringe move''. What I'm saying is that it has to be a cherry-on-top move, because if it's not a fringe move, it's a major move, and getting McDermott as one of our biggest (or even the biggest) move of the offeseason is a failure. We need an off-season of such impact that, were we to also acquire McDermott, it would be like the 4th most important thing we do. If the acquisition of your 7th man is more than a fringe move, you have a real issue.

[As I See It]

For those of you that also follow the Saints, Atlanta just traded Julio Jones to the Titans for a second and fourth Draft Pick.

Back to Pelicans Talk.

[ml wave]

New Orleans Pelicans

Here's a scenario that makes sense for both sides. Whatever the Pelicans did this year, it wasn't enough. Every move for the next four to six years needs to be a win-now move to reinforce to Zion Williamson that they are serious about competing. Shaking it up by trading for an established player like McCollum would be very much in that category. McCollum next to Brandon Ingram with Williamson lurking is an elite offense. although it does not address the defensive problems that plagued the team this year. But Steven Adams did not help very much in that regard, either, and his contract matches perfectly with McCollum's as a 1-to-1 trade. Adams is a perfect pick-and-roll partner for Lillard, an improved version of Jusuf Nurkic (who is a free agent this summer). Portland gets a defensive-minded center to start rebuilding the defense and the Pelicans get another perimeter scorer while opening up more minutes for Williamson to play at the five........Liam McKeone

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/bla...--01f7ehhzh3mw

Wow, is Adams seen as an upgrade to Nurkic? That surprises me.

[Taker597]

Atleast we aren't the farm team being vultured for a Superstar trade.

[Eman5805]

All I know is I got in the draft Moody. Then Gafford and Beal at the deadline in NBA 2K21. And my options at the end of games are considerable. Even with Donavon Mitchell turning into Jordan and nonstop dunking on me.

Oh. And Lonzo wound up back in Los Angeles because I wouldn?t match/had it the CPU set to ?off.? And skipped it.

Kira won most improved over Darius Garland. Had a 13ppg 6asg season. Forgot what his 3pt% was. But it was good enough to have a 3 next to his name.

We are woefully thin at point guard. Naji, Moody, and Beal have to split time bringing the ball up mostly.

[hornetzplaya]

"Josh Hart, who is one of Nance’s best friends and, sources say, would like a fresh start" https://t.co/g1L1Uxszsr

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) June 11, 2021

Pretty sure we already knew this though. Team is going to look completely different next season.

[PELICANSFAN]

"Josh Hart, who is one of Nance’s best friends and, sources say, would like a fresh start" https://t.co/g1L1Uxszsr

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) June 11, 2021

Pretty sure we already knew this though. Team is going to look completely different next season.

Not sure if I buy it or not. Although with Naji's breakout, Hart has lost some leverage with Pelicans.

[As I See It]

Not sure if I buy it or not. Although with Naji's breakout, Hart has lost some leverage with Pelicans.

Agreed!! I think it's more likely that he's gone rather than Lonzo. I only hope it's to a team that doesn't have room under the salary cap and we can work out a sign and trade for a Pelican fit.

[13 - 3]

LOL on March 5 th

Hope everyone is having a happy Friday..... except those people that keep putting me in their mock trades

— Larry Nance Jr (@Larrydn22) March 5, 2021

.@Larrydn22 had to remind Channing Frye how it went down 💀 pic.twitter.com/XG5DpbEq85

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2021

[ColoradoCajun]

Same writer from Cleveland had one line from last season lead to dozens of BI articles. One a day for months.

[MichaelMcNamara]

I think some of you guys would be surprised by Hart's work ethic off the court. Guy goes all out on the court, I will admit that. But he isnt exactly a die hard in practices, weight room, etc. Wine, food, and video games are his passions. Playing basketball is how he pays for his passions. FO is dying to keep him, but isnt gonna just let him walk for nothing either

[AusPel]

Interesting

[Sleeper]

I think some of you guys would be surprised by Hart's work ethic off the court. Guy goes all out on the court, I will admit that. But he isnt exactly a die hard in practices, weight room, etc. Wine, food, and video games are his passions. Playing basketball is how he pays for his passions. FO is dying to keep him, but isnt gonna just let him walk for nothing either

Yeah i know he is an avid Fortnite player. Same as Juju from the Steelers in NFL. Doesn?t matter to me as a fan because you could never tell by their effort.


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[Eman5805]

It’s odd. He’s in pretty good shape too. Is he one of those bare minimum and stays uncommonly healthy and fit types?

[luckyman]

It?s odd. He?s in pretty good shape too. Is he one of those bare minimum and stays uncommonly healthy and fit types?

It's not odd. It's only odd if you believe things other random people say.

NBA players, believe it or not, have plenty of time to play fortnight, be a wine connoisseur , AND work on their basketball game plus stay in great shape.

There were lots of Josh Hart workout videos floating on the internet last off season. It's not surprising or odd.

[Taker597]

[ozwego15]

Washington and coach Scott Brooks couldn't come to an agreement on a new deal and are agreeing to part ways, sources tell ESPN. Brooks' deal expired after the playoffs.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 16, 2021

another available coach

[ozwego15]

Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson and the franchise have decided to part ways, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2021

[13 - 3]

Lost in today’s news

Report: New York Knicks and Lonzo Ball have ‘mutual interest’ https://t.co/NPxMYrxteD

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) June 16, 2021

[Eman5805]

Is anyone on the Knicks worth getting or would it be worth taking some of their future picks and betting on the Knicks sucking very soon?

[Pelifan]

Is anyone on the Knicks worth getting or would it be worth taking some of their future picks and betting on the Knicks sucking very soon?

Knicks have the space to sign him straight up. Doubt we have the leverage to ask for picks unless NYK is able to sign him for a cheap deal. I?d take happily take the TPE and some 2nds tbh.

Kinda hoping the Stan firing isn?t just an excuse to run it back. This team needs new blood.

[13 - 3]

Is anyone on the Knicks worth getting or would it be worth taking some of their future picks and betting on the Knicks sucking very soon?

Knicks may not need to give up anything. I think they have the money

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

Knicks may not need to give up anything. I think they have the money

And I will laugh happily if they pay him anything above 20M.

[UNO Gracias]

Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson and the franchise have decided to part ways, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 16, 2021

That dude has gotten a lot of tread off of Dirk and Luka.

[13 - 3]

That dude has gotten a lot of tread off of Dirk and Luka.

The Head coach could be parting ways to in Dallas