The New Orleans Pelicans are one of many teams that will be affected if the salary cap drops as predicted.
With little money to spend after the inevitable Brandon Ingram max extension, the Pelicans may have to look for more creative ways to fill out their roster.
This might include taking risks on players who are already on the team. It could speed up the timeline of guys like Jaxson Hayes and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who may be thrust into more prominent roles if the Pelicans can’t find value in free agency.