If Tobias and Ivey aren't in the long-term plans, gambling on Zion would be the kind of trade that would make Detroit the "OKC of the East." A change of scenery, where Zion is the clear #2 to Cade, is probably Zion's natural fit. Bringing in Looney for a SRP, helps shore up the frontcourt depth with Beef Stew and Reed.

For Nola, the Trae trade may have just reset the market for players seen as "distressed assets." And arguably, the Luka-AD trade started the process. The Pelicans basically do a soft reboot here. Tobias = McCollum, while Ivey = Kispert. Plus a future protected FRP and a SRP for Looney.