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Mock Draft With Trades: The New Orleans Pelicans Move Up

By Aaron Kellerstrass

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles could be a nice fit on the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles could be a nice fit on the New Orleans Pelicans (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Pelicans, Tyrese Haliburton
AMES, IA – JANUARY 29: Tyrese Haliburton #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones(Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

2020 NBA Mock Draft with Trades: #5- Cleveland Cavaliers

Tyrese Haliburton. Pick Analysis. Phoenix Suns. Point Guard. 5. player. 66. Scouting Report

Rumors are that Cleveland is not looking to add another young developmental talent to a team that is already very young.

There is definitely a trade out there for the number five pick, though the Cavaliers might not be happy with the return. There is a perceived steep drop off after the 3rd pick in this draft, so any trade is not going to yield a ton.

In this case the Cavs get the established wing they are desperate for and still gets a top ten pick to add some young talent.

The Suns may be looking for a bigger trade for a more established player themselves after going 8-0 in the bubble. In this case they get a pass-first point guard in Haliburton, who may end up being the best point guard in the draft and is a nice fit along Devin Booker.

The Suns played well without Oubre Jr. in the bubble and may think he is expendable, especially if they can jump up and get a top talent that they like.