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Who benefits most from the Nikola Mirotic trade?

The Chicago Bulls on Thursday traded Nikola Mirotic and a second-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans, who received Omer Asik, Tony Allen, Jameer Nelson and a 2018 protected first-round pick.

What does this mean from a fantasy perspective? Let's start in New Orleans:

Pelicans get an absolutely perfect fit

Mirotic is a rugged stretch-4 who can score from inside and out and can help out on the glass. This is exactly what the Pelicans need this season after the unfortunate loss of DeMarcus Cousins.