The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Devonte’ Graham via a sign-and-trade from the Charlotte Hornets, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
On the surface, a 4-year deal averaging less than $12 million dollars a season for a solid starting guard sounds like a big win on paper.
Graham, a 26-year-old and a 3-year veteran, is on the doorstep of his prime, is already a dependable catch-and shoot 3-point bomber (2020-21: 42.6 3PT%; 2019-20: 41.8 3PT%) — exactly the type of player you want to put next to Zion Williamson, has established himself as a clutch performer (see below) and he’s very good with the basketball in his hands.