Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal - The Pelicans might select between Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, two players who score from similar positions. If they do not make a deep postseason run this season, one of them may be eliminated. Zion Williamson has a larger ceiling, although Brandon Ingram is more dependable. Ball, a high-volume and efficient three-point shooter, may be an effective backup option if teamed with the right star. The Pelicans may have difficulty making this pick since they are unable to identify a suitable player.

PG: CJ MCCOLLUM / JOSE ALVARADO / JORDAN HAWKINS / DEREON SEABRON / BRANDON INGRAM / LAMELO BALL

SG: BRANDON INGRAM / JORDAN HAWKINS / TREY MURPHY III / NAJI MARSHALL / MATT RYAN

SF: HERBERT JONES / TREY MURPHY III / BRANDON INGRAM / MATT RYAN / NAJI MARSHALL

PF: NAJI MARSHALL / HERBERT JONES / TREY MURPHY III / BRANDON INGRAM

C: JONAS VALANCIUNAS / LARRY NANCE JR / CODY ZELLER / JEREMIAH ROBINSON-EARL

Why The Charlotte Hornets Do The Deal - Zion Williamson's injury history, along with Lamelo Ball's record for injury, raises serious concerns. Brandon Miller, a rookie, is blossoming as a great two-way wing who makes an excellent combo with Lamelo Ball. Despite being healthy, the Hornets struggle to generate rim pressure. Zion Williamson might address this problem since he is a walking paintbrush, and protecting him would be hard with Brandon Miller spreading the floor.

PG: VASILIJIE MICIC / TRE MANN / NICK SMITH JR / AMARI BAILEY / BRYCE MCGOWENS

SG: TRE MANN / BRYCE MCGOWENS / BRANDON MILLER / NICK SMITH JR / VASILIJIE MICIC

SF: BRANDON MILLER / BRYCE MCGOWENS / MILES BRIDGES / NICK SMITH JR / GRANT WILLIAMS

PF: MILES BRIDGES / DAVIS BERTANS / GRANT WILLIAMS / ALEKSEJ POKUSEVSKI / LEAKY BLACK / ZION WILLIAMSON

C: NICK RICHARDS / GRANT WILLIAMS / MARQUES BOLDEN / ALEKSEJ POKUSEVSKI / MILES BRIDGES / ZION WILLIAMSON