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Published Mar 25, 2021

NBA Trade Deadline, Part 3: Last-Minute Deals With Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor

Bill Simmons, alongside Ryen Russillo and Kevin O’Connor, dissects the strategic moves and final decisions of the NBA trade deadline, focusing on key players like Lonzo Ball, Victor Oladipo, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Andre Drummond, and examining how teams like the Pelicans, Heat, Mavericks, and Celtics are setting up for future success.
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  • Lonzo's Role

    The decision to retain with the Pelicans is a strategic move that reflects the team's long-term vision. highlights Lonzo's improved performance, noting his enhanced shooting and defensive skills, which make him a valuable asset for the Pelicans' future 1. adds that Lonzo's fit with is ideal, as he functions as a point guard who doesn't dominate the ball, allowing Zion to thrive 1.

    Lonzo stays with the Pelicans. What does this mean?

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    The flexibility to either keep or trade Lonzo in the offseason provides New Orleans with options to enhance their roster further 2.

       

    Oladipo's Move

    move to the Miami Heat is seen as a strategic gamble with potential upside. explains that Miami acquired Oladipo without sacrificing significant assets, allowing them to test his fit within their system 3. Despite his recent struggles, the Heat hope to rejuvenate Oladipo's career, leveraging their strong team culture 4.

    I think it's a worthy gamble for Miami. It's something we've been hearing. Old depot wanted to go to Miami, what, for three years?

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    This move also preserves Miami's flexibility for future trades or signings, such as potentially acquiring in the offseason 5.

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