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NBA rumors: Buzz builds around Pacers-Pelicans trade, but there\u2019s a hold-up<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> have been a major disappointment this season, currently sitting at 10-36 after a recent home loss to the Detroit Pistons. The continued struggles have led some to believe that the Pelicans will be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, although it remains to be seen how things will play out.<\/p>\n

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Recently, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported that<\/a>, for the Indiana Pacers, \u201csophomore center Yves Missi of the\u00a0New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> (is) looming large as a potential trade-deadline acquisition \u2014 with impending free agent Bennedict Mathurin<\/a>\u00a0potentially going<\/a> to New Orleans in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, NBA insider Jake Fischer has added more fuel<\/a> to the \u201cMathurin to the Pelicans\u201d fire.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn incomplete deal framework that could still make it to the finish line: There have been whispers about various trade constructions that would feature Missi landing with Indiana and swingman\u00a0Bennedict Mathurin<\/a> heading to New Orleans,\u201d reported Fischer on Marc Stein\u2019s Substack.<\/p>\n

However, he also noted a potential issue with the trade talks, because \u201cIndiana is holding out for a greater return for the microwave scorer than merely Missi.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In a vacuum, it\u2019s easy to see why both the Pelicans and Pacers would have interest in this potential deal. New Orleans could certainly use some more young talent on the wing, especially if they end up trading one or both of Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones this offseason.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Pacers are desperate for some more frontcourt depth after Myles Turner bolted for the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency this past summer.<\/p>\n

Both the Pacers and Pelicans sit toward the bottom of their respective conferences and have been decimated by injuries this season. Indiana of course is playing without injured star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, while the Pelicans have dealt with an array of injury troubles, including continued concerns for Zion Williamson.<\/p>\n

In any case, the NBA trade deadline is set for February 5, so the clock is ticking if the two sides are serious about getting something done.<\/p>\n

Related: NBA rumors: What Brett Siegel is hearing about Bulls\u2019 Zion Williamson, Yves Missi trade interest<\/a><\/p>\n

Related: NBA rumors: Pistons linked to Herb Jones trade as Pelicans posturing continues<\/a><\/p>\n