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NBA Trade Rumors: Who Should Trade For Hassan Whiteside?

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry talks to forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

1. New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have a number of intriguing trade assets, including power forward Ryan Anderson, combo guard Tyreke Evans, and shooting guard Eric Gordon. In this scenario, either Anderson or Evans could be used as a bargaining chip to acquire Hassan Whiteside.

Between Whiteside and Anthony Davis, the Pelicans would have the single most dominant on-paper interior defense in the NBA.

Stylistically, this combination of players would work well. Davis operates primarily out of the mid-post offensively, with head coach Alvin Gentry helping Davis develop range beyond the 3-point line.

The question is, would Miami find it sufficient to receive some combination of Anderson, Evans and, perhaps, Kendrick Perkins as compensation?

Chances are, a third team or draft picks would need to be involved to help Miami get the full return on their investment. Anderson is a pending free agent, as well, and while dropping Josh McRoberts’ salary would be helpful, it likely won’t be enough to intrigue Pat Riley.

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Due to the potential of a Davis and Whiteside pairing, however, New Orleans cannot complete the trade deadline without making an offer.

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