No negative vibes, but what is this team missing? (1 Viewer)

[Taker597]

 

[boutrous]

At this point, he's only injury insurance.

 

[NewOrleansFan]

Who can we get before the trade deadline?

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Who can we get before the trade deadline?

I would say call the Lakers, but they'd see our number and scatter like roaches.

 

[Dago]

Who can we get before the trade deadline?

This was a really good article talking about potential targets for some rim protection. That's our biggest weakness.

New Orleans Pelicans: Possible trade targets on tanking teams

The New Orleans Pelicans have not yet reached their full potential and are still 7-6 after a road-heavy start to the season. There have been plenty of posi...

pelicandebrief.com

 

[44slayer]

You’ve committed this much money to a guy who can’t stay on the court more than a few games. It’s kinda pointless to bring on more salary if the main piece of the puzzle is constantly missing.

 

[WhoDat?DrewDat]

How do you go from Playoff starter to literally unplayable in one offseason?

 

[Sea Fog]

I didn't want to side trsck the draft pick thread, but now with the streak and we are seeing guys develop and find their roles, what/who is needed?

I'm guessing still a rim defender/shot blocker big. Maybe even a "Big" version os Naji enforcer guy.

 

[Taker597]

Honestly, you can't build the perfect team... if you are trying to get a rim protector... Do we have the minutes to go around? We kind of don't. So, it would be nice to get a rim protector, but they'll probably rot on the bench for the perfect match-up when needed. Which is who? There is no rim protector on the trade market to shut down Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid.

I say... personally... get a bigger shooter at guard. I really wished we would of spent some assets to dump Graham to get Brogdon in the off season. Would of been a smart move.

 

[Dago]

Honestly, you can't build the perfect team... if you are trying to get a rim protector... Do we have the minutes to go around? We kind of don't. So, it would be nice to get a rim protector, but they'll probably rot on the bench for the perfect match-up when needed. Which is who? There is no rim protector on the trade market to shut down Giannis, Jokic, and Embiid.

I say... personally... get a bigger shooter at guard. I really wished we would of spent some assets to dump Graham to get Brogdon in the off season. Would of been a smart move.

Considering how much run the guys at the end of the bench get, I do think having a defensive specialist for matchups wouldn't be a bad thing. I like Temple, but at this point wouldn't a defensive big be more valuable for our team?

 

[El Caliente]

We are missing a true center.

 

[Taker597]

We are missing a true center.

Luckily there aren't a lot of big teams like Utah.

 

[Dago]

Good SI article talking about a subject we have been discussing in here...the risks vs rewards of making a trade this season

Pelicans Trade Index: Strong Case For Keeping Current Squad | Sports Illustrated New Orleans Pelicans News, Analysis, and More

 

[killerdescore]

We miss a Wembanyama type of guy ,a rim-protector who can score ,some playoff experience and less injuries

ps: i love Valanciunas ,that's not what i mean

 

[No2DC]

Another shooter like JJ. CJ is the only one I trust to put it up at any time. When they started launching threes after the steal I was calling them silly.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Another shooter like JJ. CJ is the only one I trust to put it up at any time.

I'm really hoping Trigga can grow into the role.