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New Orleans Pelicans Rumors: Pelicans in Discussions for Jahlil Okafor

While others are still getting over a Super Bowl hangover, the New Orleans Pelicans’ front office has been busy discussing a potential trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Pelicans have began discussions on acquiring former number three overall pick and second-year center, Jahlil Okafor, to pair with their power forward/center in Anthony Davis.

Philadelphia and New Orleans engaging in talks focused on a trade for 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 6, 2017

Okafor, who racks up 87 games in his first two years as an NBA player, is currently averaging 15 points and six rebounds for his career.