The New Orleans Pelicans traded for Nikola Mirotic last week. This helps give the team an offensive boost after losing Tony Allen and Jameer Nelson. As a result, these moves further weaken their previously delicate backup guard situation.
The New Orleans Pelicans must be able to find a backup center to provide rim protection for. There needs to be a solid second unit when Anthony Davis goes to the bench. Cheick Diallo has not been able to make the best of his opportunities on the court.