No negative vibes, but what is this team missing? (2 Viewers)

[GrandAdmiral]

There isn't a lot of good names that come mind unless you throw in Jonas which would be for KD

Here are some "interesting" names...

Julius Randle
Myles Turner
Jakob Poeltl
Jae Crowder


And then you have...


Miles Bridges.

I don't want Durant anywhere near this team.

 

[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?

 

[Snakehead]

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