5 trades the New Orleans Pelicans could make with Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball’s move to the bench could be a signal that the Pelicans may not be convinced he is part of the future. Could a trade be in store?

Bulls get: Lonzo Ball
Pelicans get: Tomas Satoransky

The last deal is the only straight-up swap and it’s an out-of-the-box one. Tomas Satoransky was just brought in by Chicago but the Bulls are a mess presently. Their point guard issues are hardly any closer to being solved now than they were in the off-season.

Swapping out Satoransky for a more defensive-minded guard with low usage makes a ton of sense in the backcourt next to Zach Lavine. Where it might not make sense is that it continues to block Coby White. Ball’s ability to play and defend multiple positions makes the fit a bit easier to swallow and could help unlock Chicago a bit more.

For New Orleans, Satoransky provides shooting (37.0 percent from three this season) and playmaking (5.8 assists) and an ability to have another lead guard to stagger more effectively with Holiday.

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