KTR Dynasty Analysis

[Laimbeer40]

New Orleans Pelicans

Owner: Palooka81

Owner Analysis: I'm a fan of what Palooka has done with this franchise. There's probably still too much of a mix of unrealized potential to have a real contender but flipping someone like Tari Eason for Bradley Beal is a solid direction. Not sure if it will pan out or not but I do know the Pels are in capable hands.

Current Roster:
Top 5 - 1 (SGA)
Top 50 - 0
Top 75 - 2 (Beal, J.Allen)
Top 100 - 1 (J.Grant)
Top 125 - 4 (D.Russell, A.Gordon, Z.Collins, P.Williams)
Top 150 - 0
Top 200 - 2 (Tre Jones, D.Hunter)

Extension Decisions:
Bradley Beal UFA is $16.4m (This is an attractive price point as his load management keeps his salary low. It's just you have to deal with the missed games) 
D'Angelo Russell UFA is $22.4m (It's better than the $28m he is making now but my guess is he could be had cheaper in free agency than the extension) 
Patrick Williams RFA is $17m (Yikes, it just hasn't panned out for Pat. Maybe he is a guy that flourishes with a change of scenery. Probably another to let test the market) 
Precious Achiuwa RFA is $7.5m (Getting 20 mpg and looking proficient on the boards. Really needs more minutes to feel good about extension. Might be worth it?)
Jerami Grant UFA is $20m (Fantrax loves him and he puts up fantasy numbers. But he isn't sexy and could maybe be had cheaper in UFA)
Jarrett Allen UFA is $13m (Allen is inconsistent but this feels like a bargain price especially considering the lack of Centers out there)

Can't Extend: 
Alec Burks (Nice minimum signing. Looks like he might be able to get a 2yr deal next season if he keeps us his current play)

Deep Sleepers: 
Rayan Rupert (Developmental player not getting any minutes on this awful Blazers squad. Gonna take time)
Usman Garuba (I had given up on him but MAYBE the Warriors can develop him. I would have had more confidence before they fumbled Wiseman)
Jordan Miller (Will get to cut his teeth in G-League this year. He could be in a good spot when LAC blows it up in a couple yrs)

Outlook: The West is very strong. While I love SGA, I'm not sure the supporting cast is a contender. They should be in the mix to be one of the final seeds. Never rule out a trade with them either. Looking past this season they have about $50m in cap but like 5 legit guys they have to extend or replace. A lot of decisions to be made.