Barring any trades that create more cap space, Solomon Hill will be considered the New Orleans Pelicans biggest free agent addition to the roster since his price tag could wind up exceeding $12 million dollars a year. Once formally signed after the moratorium is lifted, he'll instantly become the second highest paid player on the team, yet some have expressed doubts whether he will be worth the money.
In recent history, the Pelicans list of small forwards has made for difficult reading. Not since Trevor Ariza has the team had a legitimate starting option at the position.