CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 05: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Getting Devonte’ Graham in a sign-and-trade was a smart move for the New Orleans Pelicans.
With most of the point guards taken off of the market so quickly, the Pelicans had to make some type of move unless they wanted to be left with Kira Lewis (who isn’t ready for the big stage just yet) or Nickeil Alexander-Walker (who is considered more of a two-guard).
The signing of Graham cost the Pelicans half of what it would have to keep Lonzo Ball.