New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 season preview: One move away from being major threat in West
Why? Well, for starters, they do not have a true center. They let Jonas Valančiūnas walk in a sign-and-trade deal for a top-50 protected second-round draft pick. They drafted Yves Missi, a 20-year-old project, and signed Daniel Theis, a 32-year-old journeyman. These are not options for a serious team.