The New Orleans Pelicans traded for DeMarcus Cousins tonight. Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, Buddy Hield, the Pelicans 2017 first round pick (top three protected), and Philadelphia’s 2017 second round pick were all it cost to snag a second All-Star. That’s it. I know, I’m just as shocked as you.
This isn’t a matter of New Orleans having the best potential offer. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers could all have offered more. They chose not to offer more.