Not every off-season is held hostage by a star’s pending trade demand. This summer already promised to be more hectic than most. The New Orleans Pelicans’ guile in free agency going forward will determine their fate for more than this summer’s Anthony Davis trade haul.
Anthony Davis’ demands and the Kevin Durant injury has the NBA world in near frantic state. Thankfully, David Griffin and Trajan Langdon have been patient in making a move. Their approach to building a contending culture through Zion Williamson’s rookie contract will require the same patience.
Looking at the New Orleans Pelicans’ books, let’s all be optimistic and assume Jrue Holiday will at least play out his current contract.