The New Orleans Pelicans have Jonas Valanciunas on the trade block as they search for a center upgrade. They have an exciting young roster, but the Pelicans want to add a defensive anchor at the five. No deal has materialized yet, but there are several big men on the block.
Center is a devalued position in the modern NBA. Teams either want an elite option or are comfortable going small or churning through multiple players. Valanciunas is an elite rebounder that can space the floor, but his lack of rim protection can be costly, especially when playing next to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.