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Predictions on New Orleans Pelicans finish in Western Conference amid Jimmy Butler debacle in Minnesota

With Minnesota on the verge of losing Jimmy Butler, where do you think the New Orleans Pelicans finish in the West and why?

Kevin: 5th seed

I don’t think the mess in Minnesota changes where the Pelicans will finish because I’ve always had them ahead of Timberwolves. I believe that New Orleans will finish as the 5th seed this season, and unless Butler ends up in Portland or Denver, I don’t see how any potential trade affects the Pels in the standings.

Jamile: 5th seed

The Warriors and Rockets are still at the top of the conference, but after that, the picture gets much cloudier.