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5 sleeper teams New Orleans could trade Anthony Davis to

ByEthan Krieger|
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans takes to the court before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center on December 28, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 28: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans takes to the court before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Smoothie King Center on December 28, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans blocks the shot of CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center on October 24, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 24: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans blocks the shot of CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of the game at Moda Center on October 24, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Dark Horse #2: Portland Trail Blazers

CJ McCollum is a guard that would pair very nicely with Jrue Holiday if the Pellies decide to hang onto him. Portland is very high on their young, decently stretchy big-man, Zach Collins, but they’d absolutely part with him in this scenario. Seth Curry adds some shooting prowess to New Orleans, and two future first rounders ensure the Pelicans can keep acquiring young talent to rebuild around.

The Blazers get a perfect guy to pair with the lonely and dynamic Damian Lillard, and the Pelicans return an all-star and some pieces for the future. Wesley Johnson is just included for the money to work out.