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NBA Trades: Top 3 teams that should trade for Cam Reddish

By Holden Walter-Warner

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 22: Cam Reddish #22 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at State Farm Arena on November 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 22: Cam Reddish #22 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at State Farm Arena on November 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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NBA Trades: 3 teams that should trade for Cam Reddish
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – MARCH 24: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils talks with Cam Reddish #2 against the UCF Knights during the first half in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Colonial Life Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina, NBA Trades: 3 teams that should trade for Cam Reddish. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 teams that should trade for Cam Reddish – 2. New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans appear poised to be buyers at the deadline, perhaps a surprise, considering their record. But this is a franchise that believes it’s one Zion Williamson return away from factoring into the postseason.

Reddish would be an intriguing fit alongside Williamson and Brandon Ingram. He could help create a very versatile group of wings and pseudo-big men that could switch often and wreak havoc on both the offensive and defensive ends, should Reddish reach his potential.

He would be a more appealing option if Reddish shot the ball a bit better and could space the floor for this roster. He’s a career 32.9 percent shooter from three, though he has shown improvement with a 37.9 percent average this season. Reddish is also able to score in the pick-and-roll.

New Orleans’ bench would also benefit if Reddish were in the picture. The team’s bench has not really held up this season and Reddish would instantly become one of the best players of the unit if Willie Green plugged him in there.

The thrust of the issue for the Pelicans is what they’ll have to give up to get Reddish. Certainly, a young player will be part of the equation – Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes to mind.

A first-round pick is likely to need to trade hands as well. Is that worthwhile for a team that won’t compete for a title this year and could potentially sign Reddish in the offseason?

An underrated aspect of trading for Reddish is reuniting him with Williamson, his college teammate. It could serve as a reminder of all New Orleans will have done for Williamson should he ever decide to look elsewhere for an NBA future.

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