4 low-key Pelicans trades to cash in on Larry Nance Jr.

Smart front offices find ways to squeeze every drop of value out of every single asset that passes through the building. It is the only way for small-market teams allergic to the luxury tax to stay competitive. The New Orleans Pelicans are getting squeezed out of the Western Conference's top-six conversation by the day though. That's why EVP David Griffin has got to start exploring every opportunity to cash in on Larry Nance Jr . this offseason. The Pelicans could get their new center sorted out with the Nets. However, Nicolas Claxton has to agree to a contract extension that starts under $20 million in the first season for this scenario to work without including Dyson Daniels. Nance Jr. and