07 Feb 2022 21:19:15
Zion probably (most definitely) wants out of New Orleans. I could see him wanting to play for the Knicks and I do not think the Pelicans are going to really want to keep him given all that has happened. So:
New York Knicks receive: Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans receive: Julius Randle, Obi Toppin, 2023 First Round Pick via Dallas, 2024 First Round Pick
This gives a decent package of two picks, young talent, and a former all star for a young player with injury concerns. I think its fair value given the pressure New Orleans would face and what they could realistically get for him.
1.) 07 Feb 2022
07 Feb 2022 23:06:39
I would pay that much for a player who can’t take care of his body like a pro should.
2.) 08 Feb 2022
08 Feb 2022 01:04:08
How does NO take on the nearly $16 mil in salary difference when New Orleans is currently over the salary cap?
And before you say $17 mil trade exception, understand that trade exceptions do not work that way. They could put Toppin into the exception, and still need New Orleans to add about $6 mil in salary (Satoransky? ) to make the numbers work.
3.) 08 Feb 2022
08 Feb 2022 01:49:32
Thanks Friedman for pointing that out. There’s no way Pels take that offer anyway.