New Orleans Pelicans consider trading for Jalen Suggs from Magic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans are exploring a potential trade for Jalen Suggs, currently with the Orlando Magic. Jamahl Mosley, the new Pelicans head coach, previously coached Suggs, who has developed into a strong defensive player. The Magic may look to move Suggs to facilitate a contract extension for teammate Anthony Black. Suggs is on a five-year, $150.5 million contract, and his shooting performance has varied, presenting both challenges and opportunities for any potential deal. The Pelicans aim to improve their defense and believe Suggs could fit well with Mosley's scheme.
- •Pelicans seek Jalen Suggs to improve defense.
- •Suggs is under contract for five years at $150.5 million.
- •Mosley and Suggs have a prior coaching relationship.
- •Magic may prioritize extending Anthony Black over Suggs.
- •Suggs' shooting performance raises questions for potential trade.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Pelicans Should Reunite Jamahl Mosley With Jalen Suggs
"The New Orleans Pelicans should reunite their new head coach, Jamahl Mosley, with one of his former star pupils in Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs.
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