By now, this should be familiar territory for Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Lonzo Ball. For a second straight season, the New Orleans Pelicans’ starting lineup is clicking at a rate that makes it one of the most effective in the NBA.
Kushner: Pelicans quiet trade rumors with recent success despite temptation of reset
As the New Orleans Pelicans stumbled around and slid down the Western Conference standings, the flashing red light to blow up this roster was a beckoning call. Pleas to pivot toward the future could be heard via siren wail.