With important max extensions on the horizon, the New Orleans Pelicans will have to be efficient with their cap space if they want to have a deep roster.
Obviously some of this talent will come from the draft, as the Pelicans have a chest of picks that they can use to plug holes or take risks on high upside talent.
But they also need low-cost veterans who can play, as few NBA rookies come league-ready and the Pels stars are young themselves.
David Griffin and the Pelicans will have to get creative, find hidden gems or take flyers on low-risk projects that could pay dividends.