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NBA Trade Rumors: 3 best trade destinations for Lonzo Ball

By Corey Rausch

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on prior to a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 14, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on prior to a preseason game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 14, 2020 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Shams Charania continues to help the news cycle move and helped raised some eyebrows earlier today when he made note of the fact that the New Orleans Pelicans were fielding calls regarding Lonzo Ball and JJ Reddick. While the fit in New Orleans has been messy all year these names entering the trade market is still a big deal.

With a focus on Lonzo Ball, the market is likely to be polarizing. Ball was good last year and finally looked like the prospect that had him drafted number two overall in 2017. He posted a line of 11.8 points, 7.0 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game with shooting splits of .403/.375/.566. The wheels came off in the bubble and has continued into this season. Through 12 games his stats have changed to the following: 12.0 points, 4.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals on shooting splits of .389/.291/.583.

Given the dichotomy of the season and his overall talent, the trade potential of Lonzo Ball intriguing. What are the best fits for the fourth-year guard?

Ball has the worst effective field goal percentage since his rookie year this year but do not let that take away from what he could be. He is playing in an untenable situation with a coach that alluded to not being in on him before he interviewed for the job last summer. A change in scenery could be exactly what he needs and he is the type of passer who would thrive in the right situation. So where are the best fits for Lonzo Ball?

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