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Recent Reports Signal Unforgivable Pelicans Mistake at Trade Deadline

The trade season is officially upon us. The Atlanta Hawks kicked things off by moving on from their franchise star <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> on Wednesday, with many more moves expected between now and the February 5 trade deadline.

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Despite being regarded as one of the NBA’s most powerful and electrifying finishers, <a href="/nba/players/zion_williamson/686084">Zion Williamson</a> has yet to appear in an NBA Slam Dunk Contest since entering the league.

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After losing eight straight, the New Orleans Pelicans are once again stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-30 record. While the injuries have certainly prevented them from finding continuity and building chemistry, the Pelicans are clearly nowhere near where the front office thought they would be at this stage of the season.

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The New Orleans Pelicans boast the worst record in the Western Conference, and with the NBA trade deadline approaching, many feel the team will field calls to sell off some of its talent.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

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The NBA Trade Deadline news cycle is churning with countless whispers, but the latest rumblings surrounding <a href="/nba/players/zion_williamson/686084">Zion Williamson</a>’s New Orleans Pelicans are grounded in an unavoidable reality.

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NBA fans have been waiting for <a href="/nba/players/zion_williamson/686084">Zion Williamson</a> to do the Slam Dunk Contest since he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. However, injuries have prevented the star forward from showcasing his aerial talent on the big stage.

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The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block.

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The New Orleans Pelicans continue to be one of the most talked-about teams ahead of the looming trade deadline. How aggressively the 8-29 Pelicans will sell and who they will make available will determine the trade market.

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New coach, new front office, same old story for <a href="/nba/players/zion_williamson/686084">Zion Williamson</a>’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and <a href="/nba/players/jose_alvarado/533546">Jose Alvarado</a>.

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With the New Orleans Pelicans headed for another lost season at the bottom of the Western Conference, the four weeks between now and the February 5 trade deadline will be crucial for the organization.

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The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a disastrous season. With less than a month left before the trade deadline, the expectation is that the Pelicans would be sellers to accelerate their rebuild.

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Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim the players simply do not know their history. However, <a href="/nba/players/trey_murphy/596126">Trey Murphy</a> III broke that mold right after getting called up during the NBA Draft.

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The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, names like <a href="/nba/players/herbert_jones/592910">Herbert Jones</a> and <a href="/nba/players/trey_murphy/596126">Trey Murphy</a> III are well known inside league circles as ideal fits for what the Lakers want to add.

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The Bucks continue to look for ways to improve the roster around <a href="/nba/players/giannis_antetokounmpo/261031">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a>, even if their options are limited. Milwaukee doesn’t have the assets to chase true superstar trades, so the focus has shifted to a more familiar lane.

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