At 25-40, the New Orleans Pelicans’ season is coming to an end (barring a miracle). After receiving what most experts are referring to as a “coup” in DeMarcus Cousins for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway, a top 3 protected 2017 first round pick and unprotected second, the Pelicans suddenly find themselves 2-6, with lineups consisting of players like Wayne Selden, Hollis Thompson, Jarret Jack, and Jordan Crawford getting significant minutes.
The Pelicans roster is depleted. There are very few ways of upgrading in the offseason. After the Pelicans inevitably resign Jrue Holiday to a max contract, they will have no financial wiggle room.