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Can a Trade Get Zion Williamson to the Playoffs in His Rookie Season?


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SOURCE: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2874047-can-a-trade-get-zion-williamson-to-the-playoffs-in-his-rookie-season
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Summary

JJ Redick is second in three-point accuracy (46.4 percent) among players taking at least three triples per game, and he ranks in the 98th percentile for points per shot attempt. The Pelicans rank in the 17th percentile for defensive rebounding with Zion on the floor. New Orleans Pelicans get: Robert CovingtonMinnesota Timberwolves get: Darius Miller, Frank Jackson, two first-round picks (2020 via New Orleans, 2020 via Cleveland) and two second-round picks (2020 via New Orleans, 2020 via Washington)Robert Covington was bound to become a popular name this time of year due to his veteran skill set, his team-friendly contract and the Minnesota Timberwolves' recent struggles. If a player like Covington could complement Zion on the defensive end and hit open shots on offense, the Pelicans would be able to make a late run to the playoffs. New Orleans Pelicans get: Nemanja BjelicaSacramento Kings get: Darius Miller, a first-round pick (2020 via Cleveland) and a second-round pick (2020 via Washington)The Pelicans will struggle to find a better volume shooter at the 4 or 5 than Nemanja Bjelica. He ranks in the 98th percentile for three-point percentage and the 83rd percentile for mid-range efficiency with the Sacramento Kings, skills that should translate well to lineups featuring Moore, Redick and Ball with Zion occupying the dunker's spot or in the post. New Orleans Pelicans get: Meyers LeonardMiami Heat get: Darius Miller, Nicolo Melli, a first-round pick (2020 via Cleveland) and three second-round picks (2020 via New Orleans, 2020 via Washington, 2021 via New Orleans)Meyers Leonard may not be one to push the pace, but he can certainly space the floor. New Orleans Pelicans get: Davis BertansWashington Wizards get: Darius Miller, two first-round picks (2020 via Cleveland, 2020 via New Orleans) and two second-round picks (2020 via New Orleans, 2020 via Washington)Davis Bertans is the perfect candidate. Bertans ranks in the 95th percentile for points per shot attempt and the 96th percentile as a pick-and-roll roll man, and he has one of the 15 best three-point percentages among players with at least three attempts per game.

As said here by Preston Ellis