New Orleans Pelicans

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 26, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

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PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 18: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 18, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: 3 trade possibilities for Anthony Davis

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New Orleans Pelicans: Expectations for 2019 NBA Trade Deadline

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New Orleans Pelicans: 3 trades team should make before deadline

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 23: Tobias Harris #34 of the LA Clippers drives against Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Jrue Holiday’s defense is saving the season

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New Orleans Pelicans: 3 trade possibilities for first round pick

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New Orleans Pelicans: Lack of resources curbs trade deadline optimism

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New Orleans Pelicans: Is it time to consider tanking?

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New Orleans Pelicans: A history of desperation

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BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the second half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Moves must be made to keep Anthony Davis in town

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New Orleans Pelicans: Imagining a trade for Kemba Walker

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New Orleans Pelicans: Is Julius Randle reaching his ceiling?

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New Orleans Pelicans: Julius Randle small-ball hasn’t worked

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 5: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is introduced prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 5, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans: Checking in on Anthony Davis’ MVP chances

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New Orleans Pelicans are the perfect landing spot for Carmelo Anthony

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Elfrid Payton’s return will help New Orleans Pelicans get back on track

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Something isn’t clicking with the New Orleans Pelicans

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New Orleans Pelicans: Recapping the road trip from hell

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New Orleans Pelicans: Loss against Spurs latest in recurring theme

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New Orleans Pelicans: Evaluating Otto Porter Jr. as a trade target

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Pelicans’ strong start isn’t enough to keep Anthony Davis

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Checking in on the undefeated New Orleans Pelicans

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New Orleans Pelicans: Nikola Mirotic off to a hot start in 2018-19

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