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What I Would Do As The New Orleans Pelicans GM.. 2022 Offseason Plan, Go All In

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Pacers

Pacers

+3 players ($-1878.7k) +1 pick,
Cap Impact - $1.9M
  • Khem Birch
    Khem Birch
    C, 6' 9", -1.26 LEBRON
    Roll + Cut Big

    $6.6M

    2yrs

    28
  • Svi Mykhailiuk

    PO

    Svi Mykhailiuk
    SF, 6' 7", -1.84 LEBRON
    Player Option | Movement Shooter

    $1.8M

    1yr

    28
  • Malachi Flynn

    TO

    Malachi Flynn
    PG, 6' 1", -1.38 LEBRON
    Team Option | Shot Creator

    $2.1M

    2yrs

    28
  • draft-pick-player

    2025 - Round 2

    28

+1  Wins

+13.76  MPG

-2.10  Off.

-1.61  Def.

Pelicans

Pelicans

+2 players ($21.3m) +1 pick,
Cap Impact + $496K
  • Fred VanVleet
    Fred VanVleet
    PG, 6' 1", 2.16 LEBRON
    Primary Ball Handler

    $21.2M

    2yrs

    28
  • draft-pick-player

    2022 - Round 2

    via DET
    #33
    28
    • Roster Moves
  • Isaiah Thomas

    FA

    Isaiah Thomas
    PG, 5' 9", -0.93 LEBRON
    FA Signing | Secondary Ball Handler

    $2.4M

    1yr

    19
    • Notes

    Signed free agent Isaiah Thomas to a 1 year contract worth $2.4M.

    2022 $2.4M

+3  Wins

-25.03  MPG

+2.63  Off.

+3.50  Def.

Magic

Magic

+1 player ($5.2m) +1 pick,
Cap Impact + $5.1M
  • Garrett Temple
    Garrett Temple
    PG, 6' 5", -3.47 LEBRON
    Stationary Shooter

    $5.1M

    2yrs

    19
  • draft-pick-player

    2024 - Round 2

    via CHI
    19

-1  Wins

+18.61  MPG

-2.68  Off.

-0.80  Def.

Raptors

Raptors

+7 players ($36.0m) +1 pick,
Cap Impact + $16.5M
  • Willy Hernangomez
    Willy Hernangomez
    C, 6' 11", 0.65 LEBRON
    Post Scorer

    $2.4M

    2yrs

    19
  • Devonte' Graham
    Devonte' Graham
    PG, 6' 1", 0.57 LEBRON
    Primary Ball Handler

    $11.5M

    3yrs

    19
  • Kira Lewis Jr.

    TO

    Kira Lewis Jr.
    PG, 6' 1", -2.65 LEBRON
    Team Option | Secondary Ball Handler

    $4.0M

    2yrs

    19
  • draft-pick-player

    2022 - Round 1

    via LAL
    #8
    19
    • Roster Moves
  • Thaddeus Young

    FA

    Thaddeus Young
    PF, 6' 8", -0.22 LEBRON
    Re-Sign Free Agent | Roll + Cut Big

    $4.5M

    2yrs

    28
  • T.J. Warren

    ST

    T.J. Warren
    SF, 6' 8", -0.77 LEBRON
    Sign & Trade | Secondary Ball Handler

    $10.7M

    3yrs

    12
  • Josh Jackson

    FA

    Josh Jackson
    SF, 6' 8", -2.15 LEBRON
    FA Signing | Stationary Shooter

    $6.0M

    3yrs

    28
  • Chris Boucher

    FA

    Chris Boucher
    PF, 6' 9", 1.62 LEBRON
    Re-Sign Free Agent | Stretch Big

    $9.2M

    3yrs

    28
    • Notes

    Re-signed free agent Thaddeus Young to a 2 year contract worth $10.0M.

    2022 $4.5M • 2023 $5.5M

    Sign-And-Trade T.J. Warren for a 3 year contract worth $34.0M.
    Incoming trade value of $10.7M
    Outgoing trade value of $10.7M

    2022 $10.7M • 2023 $11.2M • 2024 $12.0M

    Signed free agent Josh Jackson to a 3 year contract worth $18.0M.

    2022 $6.0M • 2023 $6.0M • 2024 $6.0M

    Re-signed free agent Chris Boucher to a 3 year contract worth $29.0M.

    2022 $9.2M • 2023 $9.7M • 2024 $10.0M

+3  Wins

+61.45  MPG

+0.13  Off.

-0.75  Def.

Comment Opinions Please. Is This Good? Read The Full Description As All The Trade Details, Draft Picks, & Free Agent Signings Are There.

1. Trade Devonte Graham, Kira Lewis Jr, Willy Hernangomez, & 2022 1st(#8) To The Toronto Raptors For Fred VanVleet & 2022 DET 2nd(#33)

Why ?: VanVleet is the point guard New Orleans needs to become a legit championship contender next season & gain favorable seeding in a stacked western conference. He’s a great shooter, ball handler, passer, defender, & has championship experience.

2. Move Garrett Temple & 2024 CHI 2nd To The Orlando Magic For A 3D Printer

Why ?: To get comfortably under the luxury line in order to ink their rookies & sign Isaiah Thomas to a contract.

3. Draft Bryce McGowens(SG, 6’6 175) With The #33 Pick In The 2022 NBA Draft

Why ?: McGowens has high potential to be a consistent two way role player in the league. He’s an impressive off ball scorer that can also create his own shot. Highlight-reel dunks are also something he brings to the table.

4. Draft Ismael Kamagate(C, 6’11 225) With The #41 Pick In The 2022 NBA Draft

Why ?: He projects to be a solid rim protector in the league as someone who is very long & athletic. Kamagate excels at scoring on rolls & in the transition as well.

5. Draft Dominick Barlow(PF, 6’10 215) With The #52 Pick In The 2022 NBA Draft

Why ?: This is someone who has flown under the radar & isn’t on many people’s draft boards. He took a unique path to get to the NBA draft, which may be why there’s a good chance he’ll go undrafted. But Barlow is worth the shot at 52. He’s a tall, lengthy, & energetic combo forward that has potential to surprise some people, like Herb Jones did this season.

6. Sign Isaiah Thomas To A One Year Deal Worth The Minimum($2.4 Million)

Why ?: Thomas would be a great veteran & mentor on a team with title aspirations. He would also be very helpful developing Alvarado & improving his overall game.

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Pelicans Ideal Starting Lineup:

VanVleet, McCollum, Ingram, Zion, & Valancinus

Backup Five:

Alvarado, Murphy lll, Jones, Nance Jr, Hayes

Rest Of Bench:

Thomas, McGowens, Marshall, Barlow, & Kamagate

Two Way Players/G-League:

Dereon Seabron & Julian Strawther

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