03 Mar 2018 01:28:26
NOP-SAS Trade

Pelicans Receive: Kawhi Leonard

-This is a no brainer obviously for the Pelicans. Kawhi is undoubtedly a superstar in this league. They give up a lot here but it's worth it. Given Rondo can settle into his role, they can sign some shooters and other role players to fill in a round the new big 3, NOP will be a huge threat to the Warriors.

Spurs Receive: Cheik Diallo, Nikola Mirotic, Jrue Holiday, 2018 unprotected NOP first round pick, 2019 unprotected NOP first round pick, 2022 unprotected NOP second round pick

-The Spurs simply cannot beat the Warriors even with Kawhi Leonard healthy. They do not have enough pure talent. If they start their rebuilding process now, they will be able to get enough young talent to compete in the future once again. The assets that they receive from this trade are amazing. The 2018 first will be valuable because Demarcus Cousins and Kawhi Leonard are out for the season. The 2019 will be less valuable given the team will be healthy. Holiday and Mirotic are solid role players and Cheik Diallo is a nice young player. 3 future picks are very valuable and given Kawhi is rumored to leave in 2019 free agency, the Spurs will want to capitalize now before the last year of his contract begins.

1.) 03 Mar 2018
03 Mar 2018 09:00:17
Salaries are 20 million off and Pelicans traded their 1st rounder for Mirotic.