There is a chance BI doesnt get traded this offseason due to low interest in the trade market. Pelicans take a different route in this scenario, with adding a young center and adding some veteran depth

Lineup: PG: Dejounte SG: Herb SF: BI PF: Zion C: Kessler

Bench: PG: Smith JR, Jose SG: CJ, Reeves SF: Trey, Ryan PF: Watford, Earl-Robinson C: Theis, Missi

In this case I expect Herb and BI to start and CJ and Trey to come of the bench. With defence needed in the starting line-up next to BI and Zion. This will be the last year Trey comes off the bench CJ will accept this role, he is a true veteran and gets payed like an all-star. He will make starter minutes and possibly play during crunch time! Smith and theis give you some of what you lost in Dyson and Nance

This team can be competitive next season with a 5-10 finish in the west most likely. Gearing up for a mayor trade during the season or in the summer of 2025