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NBA Draft rumors: Warriors trade up with Kuminga, Hornets get Ingram, Pistons-Mavs trade

By Jonathan Lurensky

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 04: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on November 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 04: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on November 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Apr 7, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to a foul against the New York Knicks during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts to a foul against the New York Knicks during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

NBA Draft rumors: Pelicans looking to move up?

As mentioned in a previous NBA draft rumors roundup, the Pelicans are reportedly heavily interested in Scoot Henderson, so much so that they might be willing to give up franchise cornerstone, Brandon Ingram. According to Givony, the Pelicans may offer Ingram in a trade to get Henderson. He said it was a bit of an unlikely scenario but the mere suggestion shows how this team feels about its future.

It seemed finally the Pelicans were on their way to at the very least being one of the better teams in the West last season. They were able to make the playoffs in 2022 and lost to the Suns in a hard-fought six-game series. This season they took a step back and weren’t even able to finish in the top eight after losing in the play-in.

Zion Williamson once again only played 29 games and there are serious doubts about whether he will stay in a Pelicans jersey after this offseason. This is with good reason and as the star has never been able to stay healthy.

It is shocking that the Pelicans would offer Ingram in any trade due to the fact that he has been an All-Star for the Pelicans. Yes, he did miss a lot of games with injury this season but the player isn’t horribly injury prone like Williamson is.

The Pelicans are at a crossroads. With the talent they have stocked up, New Orleans is trying to win now. The C.J. McCollum trade proved that. Still, it would not be shocking to see them try to trade for a future star who needs time to develop in the league.

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