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5 Free Agents The New Orleans Pelicans Should Consider This Summer

By Terrence Verwayne

Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle Korver

Unrestricted Free Agent

It’s no secret the Pelicans desperately need shooters. They’ve had a void on the perimeter all season when it comes to long-distance scoring. As a team, they shot 35 percent from three on the season, which ranked them 19th in the NBA.

Adding a sharpshooting vet such as Kyle Korver would go a long way in improving in that area. Of all NBA players who took at least 105 three-point attempts this season, Korver ranked first in the NBA in three-point percentage at 45.1 percent on the year. And even more impressive, for his career, the 14-year vet has shot 43 percent from outside.

After being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers midseason, Kyle Korver is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Of course the Pelicans’ first order of business this offseason will be to retain Jrue Holiday. But once that’s (hopefully) complete, New Orleans’ attention should quickly pivot towards Korver.

The pairing of DeMarcus Cousins with Anthony Davis will continue to free up opportunities for open looks on the outside as team’s are forced to double inside. Having a guy on the roster who can consistently take advantage of those situations and knock down perimeter shots is exactly what the Pelicans will need going forward.

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