As it stands, the Pelicans will go forward with Jrue Holiday and Players with just a few years experience at most. Given the preaching of patience, and that it’s Jrue’s team, the roster and the cap space, veterans have to be inbound. These might come via free agency or trade, but it seems obvious this the plan. The veterans will likely be good, not great. They will likely not be prime targets, if desirable.
The incoming veterans will likely be overpaid and not-expiring. If incoming via trade, they will likely come with future assets, such as draft picks.