New Orleans made a trade a few years back that totally transformed the Los Angeles Clippers from laughingstocks to legitimate contenders. Does anyone remember what New Orleans got back in return in that trade? They received Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman and Al-Farouk Aminu plus the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2012 first round pick. That pick turned out to be Austin Rivers of all people – who also ended up being trade to the Clippers.
All in all, the trade was a disaster for New Orleans.
Late last season, the Pelicans made a trade they hope will reverse their slide into obscurity when they acquired DeMarcus Cousins from Sacramento.