New Orleans Pelicans

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 8: Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls on July 8, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jaxson Hayes probably just ended a man’s NBA career

J.J. Redick is a perfect fit on the new-look New Orleans Pelicans

Nicolo Melli is a perfect partner for Zion Williamson

Pelicans flip No. 4 pick to Hawks to shed Solomon Hill contract

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NEW YORK - JUNE 19: NBA Draft Prospect, Zion Williamson poses for portraits during media availability and circuit as part of the 2019 NBA Draft on June 19, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Zion Williamson won’t enter dunk contest unless something changes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Zion Williamson speaks to the media ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York on June 19, 2019 in New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Popeyes selling massive box of chicken in honor of Zion Williamson

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 05: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Capital One Arena on April 05, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NBA rumors: Pelicans want to flip No. 4 pick for Bradley Beal

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: LaVar Ball attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Staples Center on December 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Surprise: LaVar Ball is still terrible

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 16: Brandon Ingram #14 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the USA team pose for a portrait prior to the Mountain Dew Kickstart Rising Stars Game during All-Star Friday Night as part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at the STAPLES Center on February 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

Assessing the Pelicans’ Anthony Davis trade haul

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts before a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on April 09, 2019 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)

Lakers finally get their Anthony Davis trade from the Pelicans

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 28: Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts during the game against the Florida State Seminoles in the third round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Honda Center on March 28, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2019: 5 targets for the New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center on February 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Philadelphia 76ers won the game 111 - 110. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

If anyone can keep Anthony Davis in New Orleans, it’s David Griffin

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 28 General Manager David Griffin of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks to the guests at the 2017 NBA Finals Cares Legacy Project as part of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 8, 2017 at Boys

David Griffin likely to become Pelicans’ president of basketball operations

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 09: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts before a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on April 09, 2019 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)

Anthony Davis says he doesn’t dress himself for games (Video)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 12: Elfrid Payton #4 of the New Orleans Pelicans stands on the court during the first half of a NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Smoothie King Center on March 12, 2019 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Is Elfrid Payton finally figuring it all out?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a game on February 25, 2019 at the Smoothie King Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

What do the New Orleans Pelicans owe the NBA and their fans?

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 14: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans and head coach Alvin Gentry talk during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Smoothie King Center on February 14, 2019 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)

Pelicans looking for a way to sit Anthony Davis

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Turns out Anthony Davis hasn’t ruled out the Celtics

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 24: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps introduce the team's 2016 Draft selections Buddy Hield and Cheick Diallo on June 24, 2016 at the New Orleans Practice Facility 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images

Dell Demps was fired, but why now?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 19: Nikola Mirotic #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring a three pointer during Game 3 of the Western Conference playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center on April 19, 2018 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Bucks keep buying at the trade deadline, adding Nikola Mirotic

SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 28: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles the bal in game action during a college basketball game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Duke Blue Devils on January 28, 2019 at the Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The New Orleans Pelicans should wait to trade Anthony Davis

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

All the mistakes New Orleans made with Anthony Davis

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Jahlil Okafor is still Jahlil Okafor

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 24: New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Dell Demps introduce the team's 2016 Draft selections Buddy Hield and Cheick Diallo on June 24, 2016 at the New Orleans Practice Facility 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images

The Whiteboard: The New Orleans Pelicans need to rebuild now

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriorsvat ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Deadline 2019: Power ranking Anthony Davis trade packages

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Which teams should be most excited by Anthony Davis’ trade request?

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Thon Maker #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Sacramento Kings on November 28, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Around the NBA in 15 trades 2019: Day 11, Bucks and Kings

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 18: The New Orleans Pelicans huddles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can the Pelicans use the trade deadline to build around Anthony Davis?