Here is a collection of all of the Jrue Holiday trade rumors the New Orleans Pelicans should consider.
The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most popular teams this offseason, especially since it was reported that they are shopping Jrue Holiday in a trade.
The Pelicans trade rumors have been flying ever since, and it seems like just about every team is in on the action.
We took the liberty of collecting rumors surrounding eight different teams, though there are reportedly even more than that trying to pry Holiday away.
We left out teams like Dallas and Portland, who have been mentioned in rumors but don’t really have the necessary assets for a trade.
Teams like the Suns and Bulls were also left off this particular list, though they could be players for Holiday if they are desperate to get back to the playoffs.
Here are the eight most reasonable trade rumors for Jrue Holiday, in no particular order:
#8: Indiana Pacers
The Pacers have been involved in rumors because two of their best players (Myles Turner and Victor Oladipo) have expressed dissatisfaction with the team.
Some also see Myles Turner as a fit with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram long term, as he is guy who can protect the rim and stretch the floor. . Here is a trade that gets them both:
This one seems like a longshot but it would be an interesting swap.
The Pels replace Holiday with a younger version, pick up their starting center and still keep their lottery pick in this year’s draft, where they could add the best wing available.
I don’t hate it but it’s more likely the Pels would need a third team to make an Indiana trade work for everyone.
New Orleans Pelicans trade rumors: Jrue Holiday to the Heat or Clippers
Trade #7
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat were very close to a title this year and probably feel they just need to add one more player to get there.
A combination of Jimmy Butler and Jrue Holiday would have some appeal, though it’s unclear if Miami would be willing to trade away some of their depth to get it.
Would they be willing to give up Tyler Herro? If not, a deal might look something like this:
If Miami was willing to put Herro in place of Robinson, it is worth considering, but if not, this is a trade the New Orleans Pelicans should avoid.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers want to shake things up and are one of the teams that would definitely love to add Holiday. But at what cost?
It’s hard to see the Pelicans being interested in any package that does not include Paul George, as most of the Clippers’ role players are on the wrong side of 30.
Would they want to swap stars? I can’t see it. If not, here is a trade that could work:
I can’t see this one working either. The Clippers traded away their draft picks for the next 100 years to get Paul George, so they don’t have the young players or draft assets the Pels would want.
Beverley and Zubac are intriguing, but they can do better.
Jrue Holiday trade rumors: The New Orleans Pelicans could swap with Warriors or Nuggets
Golden State Warriors
It is no secret that the Warriors want to trade the #2 pick in the draft for an impact player so it makes sense that they have been linked to Jrue Holiday.
I love this trade, as it would allow the Pelicans to get more versatile, taller and add another top-five pick to their core.
This makes a lot of sense for the both teams, as the Warriors add another star to complement their “Big 3” and the Pels get a wing and can take LaMelo Ball or James Wiseman with the #2 pick.
Denver Nuggets
Another team that has been closely linked to Jrue Holiday is the Nuggets, who would love to add a third star to go along with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. There have been a lot of trade rumors surrounding Denver and the sticking point seems to be whether the Nuggets would prefer to include Michael Porter Jr. or Bol Bol. The Pels would prefer both but this is probably the offer they would get:
If the Pels could get Denver to toss in a future pick or Bol Bol, even better, but this trade gives them a nice bench player in Gary Harris and a future star wing in Michael Porter Jr.
Taking a risk on high-ceiling players like Porter Jr. is a great way to maximize Holiday’s value, though there might be better trades available.
New Orleans Pelicans trade rumors: Jrue Holiday to the Celtics or Hawks
Boston Celtics
We’ve outlined a number of trades to the Celtics since it was announced that they too were interested in Holiday and would clear their draft assets to get him.
This involves additional trades, as the Celtics would first have to trade their three first-round picks to move into the lottery.
In this trade, the Celtics have move up to #7 after trading three picks to the Detroit Pistons:
This would be a risk, as Gordon has a gruesome injury history but the Pels would get a solid wing who can score and make plays while also picking up the 7th pick in the draft.
Hayward makes more than Holiday but has one less year on his contract, which would give the Pels future cap flexibility.
They could get an impact big man or point guard in the draft and would be much deeper overall. It’s a risk, but one worth considering.
Atlanta Hawks
We’ve picked Atlanta as one of our top trade spots for Holiday, as they can send back less salary and potentially allow the Pels to build a very deep and talented team with the cap space and picks.
Two rotation players, the 6th pick and a ton of cap space sounds pretty good to me. This trade is more about what the Pelicans could do after, which could lead to a juggernaut.
I like Atlanta as a destination because this trade frees up a ton of cap space to sign a guy like Serge Ibaka.
New Orleans Pelicans trade rumors: Jrue Holiday to the Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets have been one of the teams most rumored to be after Jrue Holiday and we’ve seen about a million different versions of what the Pelicans could potentially get.
Here is the deal that makes the most sense for the Pelicans:
The Pels get an exciting wing in Caris LeVert, as well as their backup point guard in Spencer Dinwiddie, who would be a huge upgrade.
They also pick up another pick which they could use in a future trade to get another veteran or move up in the draft. They would also clear a lot of cap space to use on another free agent, adding depth where they need it.
Jarrett Allen has also been rumored to be part of the package and the Pels may prefer him to Dinwiddie, but there is definitely a match one way or another.
The New Orleans Pelicans will likely trade Jrue Holiday soon and it will probably be to one of these eight teams unless some new mystery team gets into the mix.