The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to upgrade the small forward position with a "3-and-D" wing to help spread the floor on offense while lessening the defensive burden on Julius Randle. 

One Eastern Conference executive said “I know they’re talking to a lot of teams" to fill the gap. Stanley Johnson was mentioned as a possible target as the Pistons would "give [him] away, and maybe you can try to resurrect him".

E'Twaun Moore and Solomon Hill currently fill the small forward role for the Pelicans. Moore is undersized and Hill has struggled with his production throughout the season.