injured, there’s little chance the Pels are gonna rock the boat now. There’s also not much of an on-court fit between James and Williamson, since neither spaces the floor and both do their best work deep in the paint.
Another reason a LeBron deal with New Orleans feels unlikely is that the Pels have the Lakers’ unprotected 2023 first-round pick – yet another bounty from the AD trade. If the Lakers crash and burn this season, New Orleans would add another lottery talent to its already stuffed roster. It would be fiscally smarter for the Pelicans to add a big-upside rookie on a cost-controlled contract than take on James’ hefty salary.
On the other hand, James remains an expectations lifter who could be a great help to coach Willie Green, who has his own championship bona fides from his time as a Warriors assistant. Also: the Pels desperately need and would like a new arena to replace Smoothie King Center. Will the city and state provide the public dollars needed to help finance a new building for the current team, no matter how good it is now or as high as its potential could be? I don’t follow Louisiana politics closely, so I don’t know.
The logical centerpiece going to the Lakers would be Ingram, a prolific scorer in any system. It’s not a criticism of Ingram to note that since Nov. 25, when he went out with a toe injury, New Orleans has been a more than adequate enough 12th in the league in offensive rating – and 10th in defensive rating. The Lakers could also ask for the return of the 2024 first they also have to send New Orleans as part of the AD trade.
NBA davidaldridgedc LEAVE US OUT OF YOUR BULLSHIT PLEASE
davidaldridgedc These trades would never happen lol
davidaldridgedc Oh baloney James isn’t near as important to the Lakers as Magic, Koby, West, Kareem or Wilt. Get that joker out of LA.
davidaldridgedc Can't see the sixers giving up Maxey.
davidaldridgedc Hahahahhahahahahha
davidaldridgedc Jabron Lames.
davidaldridgedc datniccacwis NotThe12GAF
davidaldridgedc I think he was too quick to dismiss Cleveland. I don't think they'd mind shipping Garland along with Allen and a draft pick for Lebron
davidaldridgedc I can think of a place... Drake
davidaldridgedc LeBron in 76rs ... Direct chip
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