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Pelicans trade Ingram at the Trade Deadline


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Rockets

Rockets

+1 player ($36.0m),
Cap Impact + $1.1M

+ 0  Wins

-25.09  MPG

+2.77  Off.

-2.18  Def.

Pelicans

Pelicans

+2 players ($22.3m) +1 pick,
Cap Impact - $3.8M

+1  Wins

+22.88  MPG

-2.11  Off.

+1.31  Def.

Wizards

Wizards

+1 player ($0),
Cap Impact + $2.7M

-1  Wins

+2.21  MPG

-0.66  Off.

+0.87  Def.

Pelicans:

They trade Ingram for two quality pieces to improve a lot of areas of their roster. Firstly, Dillon Brooks, although he is the most hatable player in the NBA for the past three years, he is still a good role player for any NBA team that is looking to win now. He brings the 3 point ability, hustle and that defensive/winning intensity that clearly rubbed off the young Rockets core in his time there. He is not Ingram, but he is the type of player that fits with the Pelicans more. Dillon Brooks and Dejounte are two very hungry winners and these 2 additions would uplift this roster talent-wise and mentality-wise. Jonas Valanciunas, on the other hand is also in this deal. This trade only works during the season because Jonas signed with the Wizards. Pelicans made a huge mistake by not signing him back as he is the best center that they can get at the moment. But, they get him back in this trade. Now the pelicans have a strong 3 string center rotation with Missi, Jonas and Theis.

Wizards:

They trade Jonas for Steven Adams. Ultimately, this just allows the Wizards to get off the Jonas contract quicker as he isn't part of their rebuilding plan. Worth mentioning that Alex Sarr would be given the opportunity to learn from and play alongside Jonas Valanciunas, then Steven Adams.

Rockets:

This allows a lot of flexibility for the Rockets. They get off Dillon Brooks contract and Steven Adams $12 mill. Rockets do not have to sign him back but if this team works out it is also a blessing for them. Many would think that there can be some problems on the rise, as there is too many ball-handlers on this team and not enough off-ball talent. Udoka coached the Celtics and was able to mold a great offense with so much talent. Ingram can play that Tatum role under him, not necessarily in the sense that he is the best player (because Sengun, Reed and Green should be prioritized) but more in the sense that he is a playmaking wing that can do it all and if they need a bucket they can give it to him.

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