The New Orleans Pelicans are headed towards the trade deadline on February 18 with a multitude of questions. Ryan Anderson, the quintessential stretch four, is on an expiring deal and could put a contender over the top. The Pelicans will have to decided whether to extend him, let him play his contract out or move him for another asset.
The biggest question for the Pelicans, though, is whether or not their 2016 draft pick, which will most likely be in the top-10, is on the table or not for potential trade discussions. Without a doubt, draft picks represent a unique value for an NBA franchise, as it gives a team the ability to retain a player for four years on an inexpensive contract.