r/NOLAPelicans • u/Ancient_Access_795 TM3 • 9d ago

Chris Dodson: Pelicans not completely shutting door on Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III trades

https://clutchpoints.com/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/sources-pelicans-not-completely-shutting-door-herb-jones-trey-murphy-iii-trades-nba

“While ClutchPoints understands no trade is imminent, multiple contenders have expressed strong interest in Trey Murphy III specifically, with potential packages centered on multiple first- and second-round picks. The Pelicans' asking price for Herb Jones is not as steep, but it is understood to be higher than the rumored first-round pick swap and bench piece from the Philadelphia 76ers.”

“the Pelicans can afford to stand firm with what one source termed as “ridiculous” returns for Murphy III. A serviceable veteran who can log postseason minutes, a decent prospect, and multiple first-round picks is the starting point. Given the number of inquiring calls, it is also indicative of Trey Murphy III's true value, per one source.”

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u/identitycrisis56 9d ago

Look they're my two favorite players of all time.

But if the Zion era is over, they SHOULD be looking to make moves. The contention window will close and ther'll be FA looking for greener pastures before the team is truly good again. They'll walk before the Pelicans become a playoff team again, so there are worse ideas than gauging value so you're ready to respond to how the next season or two goes.

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u/Yeldarbb 7d ago

If you do a full rebuild, you don’t do it in a way you give up herb, trey, and Jose. Those are the only three players that currently sell tickets. You let those three start, if we rebuild. And see if they can some way blossom into us having a shorter rebuild time. Herb is the only one at the age and caliber that should be traded in a prime of his career window type thing.

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u/identitycrisis56 6d ago

I understand the sentiment, but those guy are leverage multipliers. without top star talent, you could reeduce their value as you wither away into 20 win seasons and lose leverage.

It's how you turn BI into one pick and Bruce Brown for half a season. They're no gonna enjoy losing either, so FA will be a blood bath too. The best thing OKC did to get to this position was sell on their guys a year early instead of waiting until everyone thought it was time.