A former New Orleans Pelicans center could be on the move again during the 2024-25 NBA season via trade.
Moving on from Valanciunas was only the first of several changes the Pelicans made to their frontcourt. Virtually their entire depth chart from last season has been revamped, as Larry Nance Jr. and Cody Zeller were both part of the trade package to the
To help replace some of that depth in the middle, New Orleans used a first-round pick on Yves Missi out of Baylor. Veteran Daniel Theis was signed in free agency and the teamIngram rumors aren’t the only ones that have been swirling around recently. Despite signing a deal with the Wizards a few weeks ago, Valanciunas has found himself in the middle of trade speculation.recently spoke to an NBA executive who mentioned Valanciunas’s stay in the nation’s capital may not be for long.
“It was a brilliant deal for the Wizards and it was a brilliant deal for him and his agents, too. The Wizards don’t need him and don’t want him, they do not want to win games next year—they want the No. 1 pick. So, probably early January, you are going to see them shopping him, seeing if they can get a first-round pick, and as long as he stays healthy, they should be able to," he said.
The Lakers are always on the look out for roster upgrades. While Anthony Davis playing center is probably the best lineup for the team, he has stated time and time again that he prefers playing power forward.Kenneth Teape is an alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury and graduated in 2013 with an Honors Degree in Media Communications with a focus on print journalism.
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