New Orleans Pelicans
After a disappointing offseason, it would be absolutely surprised if the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t try to acquire Kyrie Irving should he find his way to the trade block – though, you’d have to wonder if there is any bad blood between David Griffin and Kyrie dating back to their time in Cleveland.
Assuming the two are OK, this is the type of move that would indicate to Zion Williamson that the team is all-in on improving. Kyrie, Zion, and Brandon Ingram are all former Duke players and they’d form quite the interesting big 3.
The Nets could send Kyrie to the Western Conference and probably not have to worry about him biting them back in the butt in the playoffs. Plus, who wouldn’t want to see the Pelicans take a major step forward this season. Their fans deserve it. And whether they like it or not, Kyrie could help them achieve that this year.