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[St.RobE]

The Ringer was suggesting Myles Turner for #4. I could live with that!

One potential trade partner could be Indiana. As our own Kevin O’Connor reported on Tuesday, the Pacers have discussed a trade with the Pelicans for the no. 4 pick. While no names were explicitly mentioned, there is one clear target the Pelicans should covet: Myles Turner, who last season led the league in blocks per game and attempted 2.6 3-pointers per game at a 38.8 percent clip. Pairing Zion Williamson with a floor-spacing rim protector would help cover up some of Zion’s immediate NBA-level deficiencies while also giving him wide-open lanes down low to put his tank-like body to good use.

The Biggest Unanswered Questions on Draft Day

How high will Darius Garland rise? Will the Pelicans deal no. 4 to get Zion immediate help? That and more of the most pressing questions ahead of the 2019 NBA draft.

www.theringer.com

Also on the ringer they had a pretty great article about New Orleans and it's relationships with previous franchise players:

Can Zion Williamson Win Over New Orleans?

The Duke phenom is one of the biggest celebrities in college basketball history, but fitting in with the NBA’s most unique market isn’t as easy as the city’s pace of life.

www.theringer.com

If we were able to trade #4 and get Myles Turner that would be huge, he would be a dream match for Zion. I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.

 

[saintbilly25]

If we were able to trade #4 and get Myles Turner that would be huge, he would be a dream match for Zion. I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.

I couldn't agree more. That is what I'm hoping happens tonight. Turner is young, on a pretty good contract and fits perfectly as a great defender and 3 point shooter, next to Zion. The offer I keep seeing being floated around is actually even better than 4 for Turner though. It's 4 and Solomon Hill for Turner and 18. If that's offered, you have to take that!

 

[Complex Kid]

According to Woj:

#4, #57 and SOlomon hill to Atalanta
for #8, 17, 35 and Clevelands heavily protected 2020 pick

 

[nolaspe]

 

[BobE]

Offseason tracker thread hoss

 

[rsmith2783]

There goes Garland

 

[ndcc]

Pels made out like bandits in these deals.

Not only is Zion an instant & huge addition (along with the other later 1st round picks), but they are salting-away picks for future use, which can be leveraged for veterans and building the team the right way.

Pelicans' future looks bright, and Gentry will put together a playoff-caliber team shortly ...if not this coming season. They will certainly be competitive for years to come!

 

[MLU]

Pels made out like bandits in these deals.

Not only is Zion an instant & huge addition (along with the other later 1st round picks), but they are salting-away picks for future use, which can be leveraged for veterans and building the team the right way.

Pelicans' future looks bright, and Gentry will put together a playoff-caliber team shortly ...if not this coming season. They will certainly be competitive for years to come!

AND the Pelicans have $30+ million in cap space.