Purpose16

You may be the only Canadian Pels fan in the history of forever

Thanks SuperSaint.

Not sure if the trade for Olynik brought any more Canadians on board, but I haven't been a fan all that long, Became a fan when they traded Anthony Davis. At the time, I was a Lakers fan, and did not appreciate Rob Pelinka's decision making. I am a HUGE believer in building with youth and draft picks, so thought the Pelicans got the better of the deal.

I have stated on previous posts, and sorry to be such a fair weather fan, but if they don't trade Zion (at least) I won't continue my patronage.

Hope you are having a great day.,

Blessed Good Friday, friends !

The day has turned out sunny here in South Western Ontario (Canada).

Can I solicit your opinions on three potential roster moves or trades, and please include your opinion or debate mine.

The central premise of my post is that a rebuild is in order. If you were able to research my history of posts, I said last off-season, that I was willing to stick with a Zion-led team for one more year...alas, that has not worked. I am not in the least interested in retaining him.

But a total rebuild is unlikely to happen via just trading him....my question / opinion request in this post is: What do we do with McCollum, Olinyk, and Bruce Brown ?

+ Would encourage trading CJ if we could get at least two 2nds/maybe a late first.

+ I know it is sacriledge as a Canadian to pan Kelly, but he is average at best and I don't see a long-term fit. Maybe trade him now or at next year's trading deadline. What do you think we can get for him.

+ Totally have no clue what a Bruce Brown trade would net. I believe his contract us up, so do we let him walk, or is there any sign and trade value.
Like Olinyk, would prefer to go younger.

Again, thanks for your opinions, God Bless you all, and Blessed Good Friday.

Purpose16

Thanks IW .... great analysis - I appreciate your time and thought.

If the Pelicans front office doesn't make any moves, I will loose it.

I am not one to criticize, nor do I over emphasis trades... but we have assets that others want in BI, CJ, and Green, and need to get SOMETHING back in return ... if for no other reason than to start the rebuilding program.

I live just west of Toronto, and was a Raps fan for a while (actually going to their G-League game Friday night)....don't really see the fit for them in Ingram, and agree that bringing RJ in doesn't help...could be wrong, though.

Also, do not really see us re-signing Brandon.

In a perfect world, I would part with Ingram, Green and CJ now if we can attain reasonable value, and FatAss over the summer if he regains market power/tradability....but agree, thats 'in a perfect world.'

Have a great day, everybody !

ESPN is saying Atlanta has some interest in Brandon.

Opinion request please: What can we get from them / who are we interested in ? Would love to have Dyson back, but I know he has been critical of the organization.

Would love to see two of our first round picks returned, plus maybe another young player ? Might have to take Larry Nance back.

Thanks all ... hope your Saturday is a good one.

Speak the truth Mac .... thanks for posting.

Thanks Soggy....very helpful insight.

Great analysis, PELsu ... thank you so much.

Agree with everything you said in the third paragraph.

Hope you all are staying warm, folks. (I am Canadian, so its a little cold and snowy right now),

Getting really frustrated at the lack of movement as trade deadline approaches. It is my belief that the roster must be blown up.

Has anyone come across any youth or draft pick oriented trades they think might help us in the long-term. I am of the view we need one or more trades, albeit at a lesser value, like the trades where we received draft capital and / or younger players from the Lakers and Bucks.

Have a great day, all....appreciate any input you care to share.

Given that Kuminga is hurt, and Draymond is showing his age. They are always in 'win now' mode, and not afraid to go over the cap.

Other than Pod, and maybe Trace Jackson Davis, there are no other young assets on that roster I would be interested in.

Would GSW give us Pod and two firsts - or am I being too optomistic ?

Appreciate all your thoughtfulness.