New Orleans Pelicans News
Pelicans Linked to Kings & Jazz in Latest Trade Rumors
By Rell Wright, Pelicans Contributor
The New Orleans Pelicans, after acquiring Dejounte Murray, have been actively seeking a trade partner for forward Brandon Ingram. Sacramento has shown “exploratory interest” in trading for Ingram, as reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While discussions “haven’t escalated yet” between the Kings and Pelicans, the Philadelphia 76ers are another potential destination for the former NBA All-Star.
Additionally, the Golden State Warriors are in the mix, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. During the 2024 NBA Draft, Sacramento proposed a general trade package, including Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, and draft picks. One of those picks was the No. 13 overall selection, used to draft Devin Carter, whom GM Monte McNair was pleasantly surprised to land.
Report: “The Warriors, Kings, Spurs, Timberwolves, and Pelicans are among the teams who’ve expressed interest in trading for Markkanen,” per @MikeAScotto.
(https://t.co/g4MwDnICEZ) pic.twitter.com/mm0YwHycaQ— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 2, 2024
Despite acquiring Carter, the Kings retain their first-round picks from 2026 onward, which could be packaged with Huerter and Barnes for a star player like Ingram. Ingram averaged 20.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 64 games during the 2023-24 season. The Pelicans, needing a starting-level center and to fill several reserve roles after free agency and trades, might find Sacramento’s offer enticing. Here’s an unofficial look at the current New Orleans Pelicans depth chart:
Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PG | Dejounte Murray | Jose Alvarado | Antonio Reeves | CJ McCollum | Brandon Ingram |
SG | CJ McCollum | Trey Murphy III | Jordan Hawkins | Dejounte Murray | Brandon Ingram |
SF | Brandon Ingram | Herbert Jones | Trey Murphy III | Matt Ryan | Jordan Hawkins |
PF | Zion Williamson | Herbert Jones | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Trey Murphy III | Brandon Ingram |
C | Yves Missi | Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | Zion Williamson | – | – |
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