If the New Orleans Pelicans are searching for another depth option, they could turn to a past All-Defensive veteran to come in and join the roster.
is all about finding a way to improve this roster so they can finally make some noise in the playoffs.
Under Willie Green, they've been to the postseason in two out of three years but have failed to advance a single time. Still,that landed them star guard Dejounte Murray in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, two other players, and two first round picks.when many considered him to be someone who could become one of the best players at his position.
He's searching for a max contract extension that's north of $200 million, something the Pelicans aren't willing to pay.New Orleans has made it known they would like to have him as part of this organization going forward, just not for that price. That couldTurning to the free agent market, Robert Covington could be a real option they pursue as someone they can land for a league minimum contract.trade. His role was limited, only scoring 4.5 points and grabbing 3.4 rebounds in 16.
However, the former All-Defensive First Team player has proven to still be a top defender, averaging 1.3 steals during that same time frame. Covington certainly isn't a difference maker at this point in his career, but that's not what New Orleans would be bringing him in to be. They just need him to come off the bench and have specific impact as a three-and-D guy, while providing veteran leadership to this group who certainly needs it.
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