According to WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel, the New Orleans Pelicans might have interest in a disgruntled point guard who’s under contract with the Atlanta Hawks: “NBA source tells me #Pelicans have ‘had discussions’ about acquiring Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder in trade. Unsure how far talks got. I’m told NOLA likes his talent, potential fit on court…but has major concerns about his pending legal issues (felony assault).”nfl replica jerseys
To be clear, felony charges were recommended in Schroder’s case, which stems from a September fight, per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Michael Cunningham.
Everything hinges on what the Pelicans offer.
Atlanta owes Schroder $15.5 million during each of the next three seasons, and he isn’t its point guard of the future after the draft-day addition of Trae Young. But would it be enough for New Orleans to send over Solomon Hill and a heavily protected first-round pick that would likely convert into a second-round selection down the road? cheap nfl replica jerseys
That’s the most realistic package between these teams, and it should appease both sides. Hill isn’t essential to the Pelicans’ plans, and getting anything for a floor general who has expressed interest in joining a different organization has to please the Hawks. That Hill’s contract expires a year sooner than Schroder’s is only gravy. replica nfl jerseys cheap
But why is New Orleans interested?
It already has Jrue Holiday and Frank Jackson, and Elfrid Payton is heading back to his hometown squad on a one-year deal. Point guard isn’t a primary need for a team that’s still struggling to surround Holiday and Anthony Davis with high-caliber wings. cheap replica nfl jerseys
Perhaps the Pelicans are convinced Schroder’s upside is worth the investment, so long as Atlanta’s asking price doesn’t rise too high. Maybe this was nothing more than a perfunctory display of interest as nfl replica jersey New Orleans does its due diligence. But if it’s something more, the Hawks have to be overjoyed they might have found a buyer.