Changes Coming To New Orleans?

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        The New Orleans Pelicans haven't had the success they've been hoping for when they drafted Zion Williamson. Matter of fact, he is the only lottery pick from the 2019 draft to not play in a playoff game. Williamson has been very unlucky and riddled with injuries since entering the league. The Pelicans have made the postseason twice since 2019 but have failed to make it out the first-round. Just recently, they got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder and now some changes are expected to be made. 



        Brandon Ingram is entering the final year of his current deal. There weren't reports of any serious extension talks between the two parties and it seems like they will not happen, instead a different discussion will be had. It was reported by NBA insider Michael Scotto that Ingram is most likely to be traded this summer. Matter of fact, after game two against the Thunder there were reports that he and Pelicans head coach Willie Green had an exchange in the locker room. Ingram will be making $36 million next season and will definitely draw interests from multiple teams. 



        Also regarding the Pelicans, Jonas Valanciunas will be a free agent this summer and likely sign with another team. He was traded to New Orleans in the summer of 2021 after playing three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Valanciunas averaged a double-double in two of his three seasons with the Pelicans, he will be one of the top free agent centers this summer. There have been no reports of Zion Williamson being on the move but with two of his best teammates gone for next season, it is a real possibility he could seek a trade. 
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