Why the Pelicans do this: According to reports, while the Nets asking price is incredibly high, the Pelicans have remained interested in a KD deal. They have the assets to get him, so, why not? Find a true scorer to put next to Zion. While they give up a ton of picks, young players, and Ingram, they get a HOF to hopefully help them seriously contend

Why the Nets do this: The Nets contending certainly seems over. And when KD requested a trade, this was almost confirmed. But, getting a great return like this for a 33 year old player. Ingram should help them still be a solid team while being only 25. In addition, they get a lot of picks and two pick swaps. Getting a return like this will certainly help rebuild the Nets