The Wizards and Pelicans have quite a bit in common. They both feature generational talent from Kentucky, they tend to trade a lot of draft picks, and they both have a lot of money invested in centers.
In June, the two teams crossed paths when the Wizards traded their 52nd overall pick to New Orleans in exchange for Tim Frazier. The trade helped Washington address their backup point guard situation, and freed up the Pelicans to sign Rajon Rondo to a one-year deal to help take the team to the next level as they try to convince DeMarcus Cousins to stay in New Orleans.