NBA Trade Rumours: 3 players that the New Orleans Pelicans are currently targeting

#2 Jeremy Lin

Atlanta Hawks v Denver Nuggets

After an injury-hit couple of years, Jeremy Lin signed with the Atlanta Hawks this summer, with the hopes of proving his fitness to the NBA. Lin has successfully done this, as despite only playing 19.4 minutes per night, the point guard is averaging 10.9 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.4 rebounds. Nevertheless, Lin will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Sporting News is claiming that the Pelicans will make a move for the 30-year-old:

When the Hawks traded for Lin last summer, the hope was that he could be a veteran presence for the first part of the season for young point guard Trae Young, then could be swapped for a rebuilding asset to help the woebegone Hawks’ future. A first-rounder would do the trick. The Pelicans and Sixers have also inquired about Lin, and the Hawks may be able to create some bidding for his services ahead of the deadline.

The Hawks are already out of playoff contention, so as the deadline approaches, the team may be willing to take even less than a first-round pick. Ultimately, this deal could go down to the wire, although the Pelicans would benefit from Lin's experience from the bench.