It's a massive win/win for both sides. Pelicans get an unprecedented haul for an expiring contract. Lakers position themselves to have a Big 3 of LeBron/Davis/Kemba (or Butler or Kyrie)... Lakers should be the frontrunners to win a title and the Pelicans will have one of the most exciting young teams in the league.
I didn't see us outbidding that offer without giving up Tatum, Brown, Smart, #14, #20, #22, and the Memphis 1st - and that wasn't going to happen without Davis agreeing to stay long term and Kyrie agreeing to re-sign long term.
As far as the Celtics concerned - they are about to step into irrelevance, but it'll be fun to watch Tatum develop over the next several years.
Saw a rumor (idk how reliable) that there are three firsts and then a protected 2023 pick swap option
There is an additional swap with the deal, sources tell @ActionNetNBA.
The No.4, two more 1sts, (3 total 1sts) and one swap.
Yeah, the Pelicans can swap first-rounders with the Lakers in 2023, but there are protections.
https://twitter.com/alexkennedynba/status/1140045906357686273?s=21
So, per Windhorst and others it’s even worse than this. They’re calling it Nets/Celtics 2.0. It’s something like:
Players -Ball, Ingram, Hart
Picks - 2019 #4; 2021 1st; 2023 1st
Pick Swaps - 2022 Pick Swap; 2024 Pick Swap
If this is true, this is a HAUL for NOLA, and long-term this sets them up very well just like Boston after the Nets trade, especially with Lebron’s age and AD’s injury history. Those picks and swaps from 2022 on are almost assuredly going to be pretty good.
So, yeah, I’m completely fine not giving up anywhere near that much for what’s likely a one year rental.