Terrence Jones Reportedly Being Shopped by Pelicans After DeMarcus Cousins Trade
Shortly after a blockbuster trade for DeMarcus Cousins, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to trade forward Terrence Jones.
Per Chris Haynes of ESPN, the idea of a trade is a mutual decision between the team and the player.
New Orleans acquired Cousins Sunday night in a deal that sent Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and two draft picks to the Sacramento Kings, per Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
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Jones, who is in his first year with the Pelicans, is averaging 11.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
The 25-year-old spent his first four years with the Houston Rockets before signing a one-year deal in the offseason.
"I wanted an opportunity to play for a team that is young and defining itself, but could still compete right away," Jones explained in July, per Oliver Maroney of Basketball Insiders. "I wanted a larger role, where I could really compete and help a team win."
Jones has played in 51 games this year, averaging 24.8 minutes per contest, although a frontcourt that includes Cousins and Anthony Davis would likely take away a lot of playing time going forward.
The former Kentucky Wildcats star will now hope to find a destination that allows for more opportunity for the remainder of the season before he tries to cash in during free agency.
