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Take it for what it's worth, but a source told me last week that Pelicans aren't just going to give up Anderson. I'm new at this whole stats journalism thing, and it is really just for fun, so I don't really know how much I trust him.
Nonetheless, he said they see him as a great compliment for Anthony Davis and a good veteran presence. If they trade him it will be a very fair deal. If he's right, I'd say the Cavs would need to part with the TPE, a pick, and find a way to get NOP a young talent.
Ultimately, my view is that NOP will want two of the three asset types: salary cap relief, a good draft pick, and/or a young talent. If the Cavs can find a way to get NOP two of those three, in my mind, New Orleans takes that deal. But the TPE on its own will not do it.
We can't combine the TPE with anything else anyway. As far as NO goes if they're holding onto Anderson for the right deal than they are doing the right thing. He's a great fit for them and he's one of the best in the league at what he does.