The New Orleans Pelicans put together perhaps the most impressive and promising young core in the league. Even so, it feels like they still need to move a couple of pieces around to put an end to their woes and become the contender they could be. The Pelicans looked overwhelmed, unconfident, and inexperienced (as expected) in the Orlando bubble. They lost games they should and could have won and it’s pretty clear that they need another go-to-scorer and a guy that can anchor their defense in the paint. Obviously, they’re hoping Zion Williamson will be a full-go next season without any kinds of minutes restrictions. Even so, and despite Brandon Ingram’s All-Star season, the Pelicans must do a better job at surrounding him by elite talent. They can offer Jrue Holiday, Josh Hart, Jaxson Hayes, JJ Redick, and a couple of picks to add another star to their promising core. But who’d be the better fit? Let’s break it down:

4.Bradley Beal The Washington Wizards are reportedly unwilling to listen to trade offers for Beal, especially with John Wall set to come back next season. Even so, that could change if they start to slide in the standings early in the season, and Beal will be one of the most sought-after players in the league. Beal is one of the best scorers we’ve seen lately. He’s a guy you can trust in clutch-time situations, with playoffs experience, and the kind of leadership this team needs. They’d have to compete with the Nuggets, Nets, Heat, and others for his services, though.