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I really hope we would hire another coach but MJ is still on board kinda. If we stuck with Cliff again... so be it but I feel it's better options still available to push the new era forward.

Mannnnnn lol.... He'd have to keep lemon and honey nearby every game.

Very well could be!! No telling how this will shake out but it could grow to multi team and a ton of players. Then again after Monday, they may really just want to make the pick but at least we have options to improve the team!!

Forgot about Doc but definitely either!!!

Then there's this....

The Clifford thing is the biggest component!! Isn't the Bucks ex coach still available? Think so... regardless I'd love an upgrade!! I know Mitch probably wants to keep Clifford but we need an upgrade at coach. Maybe MJ will become more of a financial backing type minority owner. Hopefully these guys collaborate and form a dynamic structure to succeed!!

Got ya bro!!! Let's hope it's not a mess!!!

I saw that and has me wondering about the draft. Ironically this comes out and at the same time reports of the Pelicans not trading to 2 or 3 come out. Do Brandon n Scoot still meet MJ Monday? So much to think about going into the draft next week.

Well I think Melo would be worth the 3 plus so that'd be the hope. I'm pretty sure that if we do pick Miller, it's a high chance that we still trade with Portland and The Pels in a 3 way to where everyone gets satisfied. Too many scenarios but I wouldn't be mad at a Scoot and Miller future to be honest. It has nothing to do with how good Melo is... but the prospect of him leaving eventually like most do. I also could see a scenario where Melo has great success with the roster too tho. Mitch just has to be a lil more aggressive now.

Bro... tell me why that crossed my mind lol but I'm gonna assume they gonna stick with Melo but man that'd be wild lol

The ghost of Nic Batum(contract)has finally been set free!! Lol

Posted the other comment twice but I will say after watching Scoot highlights and workouts, I could see him in the Donovan Mitchell roll too. He has a very similar game coming in to me. Miller has Ingram written on him to me. Why I'm not mad at either. You got points about 1 or the other needing the keys but maybe they could make it work.

Exactly!! Lol now he is having a meeting.... That man don't want to quit yet lol. He probably sits in the bed at night thinking just that. Man, what if 1 of these dudes really hits. Then you just saw Denver win it all and they are basically a 2 star team with roll players. Heck, even Miami roster aint that great but they all buy in to good coaching. Regardless, we will be a better team post draft than before barring some weird mess.

Exactly!! Lol now he is having a meeting.... That man don't want to quit yet lol. He probably sits in the bed at night thinking just that. Man, what if 1 of these dudes really hits. Then you just saw Denver win it all and they are basically a 2 star team with roll players. Heck, even Miami roster aint that great but they all buy in to good coaching. Regardless, we will be a better team post draft than before barring some weird mess.

I'm starting to think MJ is having cold feet about selling the team. Scoot and Miller both have upside to become all stars and the trade calls may be deeper than we know. Regardless of what we do, I'd think we would be a better team next year.

That and I'd also like to get Trey Smith the 3rd. Dude has big upside!!!

I would take that 14th pick and get Anthony black. If we got to pair with bouknight or another pick. It'd give us a 6'6 2 way point guard that could operate behind Melo and be insurance if he goes down or leaves. Dude has mad potential!! Reminds me of Shai coming out.

Valid points and the Clifford one still gets me too!!! A young team with development needed and we brought in the vet lover. Honestly another reason I think they may trade the pick if MJ sees an avenue to cash in. I'm not down on the thought of Ingram because his game is steady improving. I like both Miller n Scoot but with Wemby being a lock... our pick is officially on the clock and calls coming in galore I'd bet. Have to at least hear what's out there and see if you get a Rudy Gobert trade package.

I thought about that with the thought he will want to bolt at some point. I'd like to try and build around him but I think all options need to ne looked at!

Nah I don't think it'd have ti be Zion... it us way too much risk vs reward for a guy who has played 113 games in 4 years. I am open to decent scenarios if it nets the proper talent. You have to at least see wgat you can get if it's a bidding war for 2. Otherwise you go with one of the 2 prospects but we could reshape the roster swiftly with the leverage from 2.

Yep I saw that but all things run through the number 2 pick. Everyone knows Wemby going 1.... so technically Charlotte is running the draft and everyone has to hit up Charlotte 1st. If Charlotte takes Scoot... Portland won't be getting as many calls. Ton of teams want a floor general.

I understand and trust me, I like both rookie prospects but I think the Pelicans understand that contract of Zion has hit them hard and that team in the west won't make it. Plus Brandon is only 26 with a developing game. Murphys upside is there too. Add in the 14th pick and there are more opportunities to land an all star player and 2 high upside players to boot. I did read that Scoot wowed Mitch and today is Miller's, we will here more soon.

Also.... Mitch drafted Ingram.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s6DUq__RWLE&pp=ygUTQnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0uc3Vucw%3D%3D

Forgot to mention whoever they decided to pick at 14 ( possible backup guard for Melo)or we could use 14 and 27 and move up to get back into the top 8 to select a target. Or use 14 and 27 to go get another young piece on the trade block.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-rumors-pelicans-trying-to-trade-up-to-draft-scoot-henderson-per-report/amp/ With the Pelicans fighting others to get to Scoot and the Hornets smitten with Miller... I had to do some research. Looking into the potential of getting Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy and pick 14 sounds like something I'm warming up to. Trey Murphys game has Miller written on it and I think his upside is on par with some solid 2 way wings. I say Gordon, Terry (allows us to get out both contracts and give McGowan more burn)and pick 2 for Ingram, Murphy and pick 14. Possibly even bring Jose Alvardo in for a backup pg too. That's give us a starting lineup of Ball Ingram Murphy Miles/Pj and Mark Williams. Easily one of the top starting 5s in the East. Take a look at Murphys Game for those who don't watch him. A high flyer with 1 of the highest 3 point percentages in the NBA last year. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LKdrIc9HHco&pp=ygUZYnJhbmRvbiBpbmdyYW0gaGlnaGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D