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Young veteran strategy: Five trade options for New Orleans Pelicans which include Los Angeles Lakers fourth overall pick

The Bird Writes | June 18, 2019

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All signs for the 2019 NBA Draft are pointing to two distinct realities:

  1. Pelicans executive VP of basketball ops David Griffin is shopping the #4 Pick acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers in Saturday’s blockbuster Anthony Davis trade.
  2. Vanderbilt Point Guard Darius Garland is widely considered the 4th best prospect for a variety of team’s and could be targeted with that pick.

Given these two variables it’s important for Pelican fans to be aware of the realistic opportunities on the table for the team and the needs they currently have to fill.

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